Iron Lore ... can't wait ... Any playtesters here?

[Driddle]

Just trolling for inside info.
I know Monte is doing a dandy job of promo material at his site, but I'm in a creative slump right now and anxious to get my hands on the product.

I do so hope it allows for a satisfactory rapier duelist character concept...

 

[Crothian]

well, even if there are they can't tell us much

 

[DungeonmasterCal]

Not a playtester, would love to be.

 

[Kunimatyu]

Seriously. My entire playgroup is chomping at the bit for Iron Lore to come out; very few people in this group are fond of D&D's complicated -- and let's face it, eventually unbalancing -- magic system, but they love miniatures combat, swashbuckling stunts, and heroic adventure. I'm halfway considering picking up the new edition of the Warhammer RPG just to tide us over.

 

[BlackMoria]

Yes, I was a playtester. Unfortuately, due to NDA concerns, I cannot get into specifics until Iron Lore is released.

I do so hope it allows for a satisfactory rapier duelist character concept...

Absolutely....with enough choices that you can do all sorts of duelist concepts so that you simulate different styles or schools. Any more than that I cannot say at this time....

 

[Crothian]

Yes, I was a playtester. Unfortuately, due to NDA concerns, I cannot get into specifics until Iron Lore is released.

No specifics but how well does it rate against say normal D&D, arcana Evolved, and other d20 systems?

 

[A'koss]

I'm also totally hyped over IL and would have loved to have playtested it. If the 1st ed Duelist (y'know, the single combat, quasi-assassin version) can be modelled in IL, the anticipation level has just gone up yet another notch. That's my all-time favorite D&D class.

You can get the occasional tidbit of info on Monte's Iron Lore board but there's probably not a whole lot we can glean outside the occasional design diary...

Black Moria - how would rate the overall high level play-balance in IL vs D&D / AU[AE]? Fun factor? Do rounds of combat take much longer to aducate in IL with all the stunts, damage reduction and combat options? Is it fun or can it get a little tedious? Are there good options for player rewards with magic items taken out of the picture? I know you can't get into specifics, but your general impressions would be much appreciated!

Cheers!

 

[Varianor Abroad]

What Black Moria said. It's a good game with a lot of new options! (Sorry I can't be more specific.)

 

[Capellan]

No specifics but how well does it rate against say normal D&D, arcana Evolved, and other d20 systems?

Iron Lore set outs to be a high action fantasy game where equipment matters far less than character abilities.

If that's something you're interested in, you're gonna love it - because it achieves that goal really, really well.

 

[Crothian]

Iron Lore set outs to be a high action fantasy game where equipment matters far less than character abilities.

If that's something you're interested in, you're gonna love it - because it achieves that goal really, really well.

Thanks, that is right up my alley.