wizardoftheplains
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Hi All,
For any of you interested in the Sunset Kingdoms/Alfar Tower setting I've been working on...here's an update. If you want info on the setting, just do a search on ENWorld for Sunset Kingdoms or my name...wizardoftheplains.
I'd orginally been shooting for an Oct/Nov 03 printing. I'm pushing that out to early spring 04 due to the following reasons.
First and foremost, I've decided to not publish it as a d20. There is just too much d20 product out there. And there's some great stuff: Midnight and AU being two of my favorites. Instead, I'm putting my own system in the book, making it a complete game. I really want it to be different. I've played D and D for 25 odd years but have also played Torg, COC, Star Trek, Ars Magica, Paranoia and quite a few others. Each game has a special place in my gaming past and that is what I'm shooting for...finding that special spot in the hearts of people who really dig rpgs.
Second, it's a lot of work. The business side as well as the content creation side. So I'm taking some extra time to do this right. Getting artists, an editor, playtesters, industry data, etc., etc.
Third, I want it to be a game I'd play, not just have fun writing. To do this I'm taking the time to justify what I include in the book from a game balance - game story perspective.
I'll periodically post bits and pieces of the setting if you're interested. I also plan to have a preview website up this fall.
Gary
For any of you interested in the Sunset Kingdoms/Alfar Tower setting I've been working on...here's an update. If you want info on the setting, just do a search on ENWorld for Sunset Kingdoms or my name...wizardoftheplains.
I'd orginally been shooting for an Oct/Nov 03 printing. I'm pushing that out to early spring 04 due to the following reasons.
First and foremost, I've decided to not publish it as a d20. There is just too much d20 product out there. And there's some great stuff: Midnight and AU being two of my favorites. Instead, I'm putting my own system in the book, making it a complete game. I really want it to be different. I've played D and D for 25 odd years but have also played Torg, COC, Star Trek, Ars Magica, Paranoia and quite a few others. Each game has a special place in my gaming past and that is what I'm shooting for...finding that special spot in the hearts of people who really dig rpgs.
Second, it's a lot of work. The business side as well as the content creation side. So I'm taking some extra time to do this right. Getting artists, an editor, playtesters, industry data, etc., etc.
Third, I want it to be a game I'd play, not just have fun writing. To do this I'm taking the time to justify what I include in the book from a game balance - game story perspective.
I'll periodically post bits and pieces of the setting if you're interested. I also plan to have a preview website up this fall.
Gary
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