Press Ink Bat To Publish D&D Co-Creator Dave Arneson’s Final RPG Project

[aco175]

Because the anniversary doesn't belong to WotC and because, without Arneson, it's debatable whether there'd be more than a handful of people celebrating whatever it is that Tactical Studies Rules would have published without him.

I think it would sound less like a grab if Wizards was putting out something with his name on it, or at least have it for 5e. I get his history in the game and think that a book with all the big names would be cool. I would like to think it would be the same if say, Monte Cook put out something for his Cypher System and said it is for the 50th.

 

[havard]

I think it would sound less like a grab if Wizards was putting out something with his name on it, or at least have it for 5e. I get his history in the game and think that a book with all the big names would be cool.

A WotC produced book with homage to many of the early creators would be cool. Sadly, WotC hasn't show much interest in that, although the History book will be interesting.

I would like to think it would be the same if say, Monte Cook put out something for his Cypher System and said it is for the 50th.

Certainly this year marks the 50th anniversary of modern roleplaying games, not just D&D.

However, I disagree that your example would be the same.

Blackmoor and Dave Arneson are intrinsically connected to the origins and history of D&D in the way that Monte Cook / Cypher are not (no disrespect, they are great).

I hope to see a lot of Dave Arneson commemoration this year, just like how friends and family of Gary are arranging conventions and reprinting books to honor the D&D other creator.

-Havard

 

[Alzrius]

So, in the grim darkness of Blackmoor's future, has the Egg of Coot become the Rotten Egg of Coot?

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

A WotC produced book with homage to many of the early creators would be cool. Sadly, WotC hasn't show much interest in that, although the History book will be interesting.

They're 50/50 on these so far. Art & Arcana was fabulous. Lore & Legends I'll be selling once I finish reading it, due to the editing issues, factual errors and the weird decision to reprint some of the art pieces in tiny, tiny sizes in what's supposed to be a big coffee table full of art.

I'm excited about the OD&D book, as I was for Lore & Legends, but will definitely be waiting for reviews before dropping down my it-costs-how-much dollars.

 

[havard]

Some confusion about the upcoming project, but hopefully the involved parties will be able to work things out: Age of the Wolf not Sanctioned by Estate Morgan Says

-Havard

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Some confusion about the upcoming project, but hopefully the involved parties will be able to work things out: Age of the Wolf not Sanctioned by Estate Morgan Says

D'oh!

 

[Egg Embry]

Some confusion about the upcoming project, but hopefully the involved parties will be able to work things out: Age of the Wolf not Sanctioned by Estate Morgan Says

-Havard

Thank you for sharing. I've updated the article and linked back to your post.

 

[havard]

Thank you for sharing. I've updated the article and linked back to your post.

Thank you! I have added a link back to your article.

I think you assessment of the latest complications seem fair based on what we know at this point. I am crossing my fingers that these things can be resolved.

-Havard