Northern Crown Preview/Intro

[JohnNephew]

Doug Anderson's epic fantasy North America d20 game, Northern Crown, is steadily moving its way toward completion on time for release at Gen Con. And for folks interested in it, we have published the New World Adventures introduction on our website as a free PDF download. Check it out here: http://www.atlas-games.com/pdf_storage/NCIntro.pdf

 

[mearls]

Looks great! In a market increasingly stuffed with dull and regurgitated material, Northern Crown stands out as a beacon of originality. I'm really looking forward to this.

 

[2WS-Steve]

Yah -- really looking forward to this. Nice preview too.

 

[tsadkiel]

Northern Crown is pretty much the entirety of my d20 fantasy "to buy" list.

And when's Glimpse of the Abyss coming out? (You don't really have to answer that. )

 

[Lucky Number]

Northern Crown is pretty much the entirety of my d20 fantasy "to buy" list.

I'd have to agree. I don't think I've been this excited about a book's release, even going back to the 3E Player's Handbook. In fact, I've spoken to people who haven't ever played a single RPG who are excited about it.

That said, I'd really prefer that the book was a bit more affordable. I've found that the main point that keeps my non-gamer friends from getting into the hobby is the cost- very few people seem willing to shell out 30-40 dollars a book, regardless of quality.

Still, not many other games have given me this many ideas before they are even released, so i'm going to make sure i get a copy.

 

[Razuur]

I am so glad Atlas is still willing to slip their fingers into the D20 market.

This looks great.

Razuur

 

[GMSkarka]

Adamant Entertainment has just acquired the license from Atlas Games to produce support material for Northern Crown in both PDF and Print format. (see the announcement here.)

We're going to start with a free PDF adventure that will be available when the books are released.

Right now, we're planning out our release schedule for the rest of 2005. If you have any suggestions of things you'd like to see, don't hesitate to let us know!

 

[scourger]

Just saw it at GamingReport, too. Will post to the other thread you link.

 

[Razuur]

That is really good news as well.

With both of you steering this product, it will no doubt be a wonderful line.

Razuur

 

[dougmander]

Right now, we're planning out our release schedule for the rest of 2005. If you have any suggestions of things you'd like to see, don't hesitate to let us know!

As Northern Crown line developer, I second Gareth's request for things you'd like to see to support the game, although I suppose you will know more clearly after you all see what's in the two books coming out in August. I know what's on my wish list, and Gareth and I are already discussing it.

One thing you will definitely see in the coming months: adventures, adventures, and adventures. How many cool campaign settings have died on the vine for lack of them? Some of my fave settings, such as For Faerie, Queen & Country, many, many GURPS books, or any of the TSR 2nd Edition historical sourcebooks, became far less accessible for me as a GM because there weren't any published adventures available for them. Having a free adventure to download and play by the time the books are released in August is my top priority.

Thanks to everyone on this thread who has expressed excitement/hope/support for Northern Crown. This would be as good a time as any to mention that the level of creative freedom I've had working with John and Michelle Nephew (now augmented by Gareth!) has really been a game designer's dream. It has been a three-year journey getting these books to press -- the whole thing had to be updated to 3.5e at one point -- and how ever much you're looking forward to them, I doubt it matches my own level of anticipation.

Huzzah, Devil take the hindmost, &c