[SWRPG] Revised Core Rules: Buy it?

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Well, for a generic Science Fiction Setting I strongly recommend "Dragonstar". Ìt would not be to difficult to throw magic away, if you wish / need to...

 

[Rollo Le Brun]

Since I've been stealing my brothers copy every chance I get I figured to poney up for this new/old book. I suppose it's gonna run $40 or so? Ouch!

 

[Ranger REG]

Also, another well-known generic sci-fi RPG coming out soon in d20 is Traveller.

As for me, I care what new and revised rules will contain in the revised book. That will affect my decision to buy the new book. If it contains a mass combat rules based on the Attack of the Clone (i.e., Clone War), then I may appeal to such.

I still don't like their decision to drop armor bonus in favor of DR (ideally, both stats should appear for each armor).

 

[leaghe]

Also, another well-known generic sci-fi RPG coming out soon in d20 is Traveller

Yessss.... I actually have a copy of 'Marc Miller's Traveller', which is a nicely detailed sci-fi game I've never actually run. Perhaps I should skip SW revised and get Traveller d20 instead. I suspect it would suit my gaming style better anyway.

When is Traveller d20 being released?

Leaghe

 

[Horacio]

When is Traveller d20 being released?

Leaghe

In their website, thy say March 2002, so it's near!

 

[Wild Karrde]

I'm in the same category as a few others on here. I will buy it, but I'm not dancing for joy over the prospect of dropping another 30 to 40 bucks.

I keep thinking they should allow you to send in your old book and exchange it for the new one...maybe kick them the printing costs for a new one or something like that. Some kind of trade in deal would be cool I think.

Oh well.

 

[Ranger REG]

Or perhaps there should be a local paper recycling center you could turn in your book for some money.

I doubt you're gonna find a recall. That's like you can turn in your 2001 Ford Mustang for a 2002 model.



Perhaps your idea should also apply to electronic games and other stuff. I should be able to turn in my Diablo for Diablo II at no cost. Or use my old movie ticket for the original Star Wars to watch the Star Wars Special Edition.

Maybe they should listen to this fan (that is, if they say they are listening): do not print a revised core rules until 2005 ... and don't ditch armor bonus, keep it with DR.

 

[Wild Karrde]

Or perhaps there should be a local paper recycling center you could turn in your book for some money.

I doubt you're gonna find a recall. That's like you can turn in your 2001 Ford Mustang for a 2002 model.



Perhaps your idea should also apply to electronic games and other stuff. I should be able to turn in my Diablo for Diablo II at no cost. Or use my old movie ticket for the original Star Wars to watch the Star Wars Special Edition.

Maybe they should listen to this fan (that is, if they say they are listening): do not print a revised core rules until 2005 ... and don't ditch armor bonus, keep it with DR.

If Ford sold a bad product you're right they would do a recall on the model. Or they would send out the fix and you would take you car to your mechanic and they'd fix it at no cost to you.

Diablo 1 and 2 had problems and you download patches at no cost to fix these problems.

It's not like it's a brand new edition so your star wars and other anologies really don't even apply in that way. It's a simple matter that they put out an inferior product, players complained and now they are trying to fix it.

If I bought a blender from the store and it didn't work quite right then I would take it back and they would exchange it. It's that simple. Is that going to happen with this game? Of course not. But they could give you some kind of rebate or discount, something of that nature for people who did spend money on a product that wasn't quite ready to be released. They forced it out the door so they should be held somehow responsible.

 

[leaghe]

I agree with Wilde Karrde 100%. However, since the changes are supposed to be presented in a free pdf that owners of the original book can download, I think that qualifies as a 'patch' or 'fix'. I just hate sorting through all the changes and marking appropriate areas in my book.

Leaghe

 

[Ranger REG]

If Ford sold a bad product you're right they would do a recall on the model. Or they would send out the fix and you would take you car to your mechanic and they'd fix it at no cost to you.

True, but you wouldn't ask for a new model in exchange for your current model.

Diablo 1 and 2 had problems and you download patches at no cost to fix these problems.

Patches fixes thing, it does not introduce new material, which is what the revised edition is about (probably as ordered by Mr. Lucas).

It's not like it's a brand new edition so your star wars and other anologies really don't even apply in that way. It's a simple matter that they put out an inferior product, players complained and now they are trying to fix it.

A revised edition would be considered a brand new edition. If they want to simply correct the current rulebook, they can simply do so buy ordering a new printing, just as they did with D&D Player's Handbook (currently on its second printing).

If I bought a blender from the store and it didn't work quite right then I would take it back and they would exchange it. It's that simple. Is that going to happen with this game? Of course not. But they could give you some kind of rebate or discount, something of that nature for people who did spend money on a product that wasn't quite ready to be released. They forced it out the door so they should be held somehow responsible.

That's why store policy have a grace period for exchange or refund. If you had not been satisified with the product immediately after purchase, you have the right to return to get your money back within the grace period. If you didn't do it in time, then you are stuck with the product.

Of couse, make sure the store do not carry an ALL SALES FINAL sign.

The only time they will ever do a recall is for safety reasons.