Which Middle Earth RPG?

[jdrakeh]

Thanks for all of the feedback, folks!

 

[Jd Smith1]

I disagree. I regard TOR 2e as superior to the previous incarnations in every aspect. For me they cleaned up the game. They made it better.

Nope. 1e was better.

 

[TheSword]

I can’t speak to the other three versions because I’ve only read parts and not played them so I’ve not cast my vote on the basis of gameplay. Other than to say we really enjoyed playing Adventures in Middle Earth. It’s the product line that really got me hooked on their work.

However whichever version you go with it’s worth picking up the C7 products (they regularly do humble bundles) because their adventures and supplements are great and the art across the whole line is absolutely stunning.

I found them very good at writing Tolkein adjacent material that made you feel relevant to the world Tolkein created without feeling like bit players in the main story. Check it out. Otherwise I echo the suggestion to get the current one.

 

[damiller]

Nope. 1e was better.

In what ways?

 

[Jd Smith1]

In what ways?

Hope was better. A few other details of tone and color. The 'feel' was much more Tolkien, where every fight/endeavor was desperate business and memorable.

2e was faded. It was just RPG mechanics.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

However whichever version you go with it’s worth picking up the C7 products (they regularly do humble bundles) because their adventures and supplements are great and the art across the whole line is absolutely stunning.

Aren't they now prohibited from selling them, now that they don't have the license?

 

[jdrakeh]

Aren't they now prohibited from selling them, now that they don't have the license?

I believe so, yes. They've had Humble Bundles in the past but, to my knowledge, none since they lost the license.

 

[TheSword]

Aren't they now prohibited from selling them, now that they don't have the license?

You’re right! It’s all down to 3rd party book shops. It’s definitely worth keeping an eye out for bargains though. If the cash is spare.

 

[Bill Zebub]

I disagree. I regard TOR 2e as superior to the previous incarnations in every aspect. For me they cleaned up the game. They made it better.

I will agree they "cleaned it up". 1st edition was poorly organized and had wonky rules that were hard to understand. But it was also a great game.

2nd edition is easy to understand. And bland.

 

[damiller]

I will agree they "cleaned it up". 1st edition was poorly organized and had wonky rules that were hard to understand. But it was also a great game.

2nd edition is easy to understand. And bland.

Define bland.