Who is the D20 system publisher to watch?

[der_kluge]

D20

Obviously, I'm looking forward to Thunderhead's product, but partially because A) I work for them, and B) I'm privy to inside knowledge, and I know what's coming.

But, beyond that, I think Mongoose has promise if they keep putting out products like Chaos Magic, and FFG, since I've been impressed with Dragonstar.

 

[CWD]

I think FDP, Green Ronin, and AEG will all be racehorses this year. But Atlas could be the sleeper hit, with Nyambe and Occult Lore.

I vote for my publisher!

 

[Skywalker]

Privateer Press

 

[Psion]

I think I have let it be known that Kalamar is my setting of choice

The "favorite setting" poll is down the hall and to the left.

Troll lords, eh? Unusual choice.

 

[drowdude]

I voted for AEG based on the quality of the Rokugan books.


Although S&S, FFG, Green Ronin, and Malhavoc have all put out top notch books that I reference/use regularly.



Slightly off-topic... but the worst publisher I've had the misfortune of purchasing a product from thusfar is Avalanche Press.

Gawd what was I thinking? I should have *known* it would suck just by looking at the Heavy-Metal cover art

 

[Nightfall]

Okay I admit, I voted for Sword and Sorcery as their OWN improvement, but that's my own take, as I didn't read this thing that clearly.

My real and honest choice still rates Malhavoc Press as coming in at least THIRD as the most popular, especially as Monte gets more stuff in print and on PDF.

Next, and this may be unsual for some, Dark Portal Games. Psion I know you read WR1. Let me say, I have good feeling about these guys and I think that Arekoz (their setting) will get some good press when they get a distributor.

Finally, my top pick has to be a three way tie folks. I'm sorry but they are just that damn good together. Thunderhead Games, Atlas and Green Ronin. Thunderhead Games, mainly because I think Bluffside will REALLY stoke a lot people, Atlas, because I think the upcoming release for their "Seven Strongholds" will be VERY well received, and Green Ronin...well I admit, a tad biased towards Freeport stuff AND more information on Demons and maybe getting some stuff on Loths/Fiends.

 

[Turlogh]

I voted Other they are doing quite well
Seriously- Necromancer Games, Green Ronin and Troll Lords are the people to watch.
Start Watch'n

 

[Eosin the Red]

Privateer Press

I think PP has put on a good show so far and has only gotten better as they learn.

Earth 1066
Windhaven (can't remember the publishers name).
and last but not least Thunderhead

 

[WSmith]

I voted Other they are doing quite well
Seriously- Necromancer Games, Green Ronin and Troll Lords are the people to watch.
Start Watch'n

As an insider of Necromancer Games, all I can say is, keep watching. There are going to be some amazing things coming your way.

 

[reutbing0]

Go Necromancer

Necromancer Games ! They've got Rappan Athuk 3 , Tomb of Abysthor, Maze of Zayene series, Bards Gate, The Wurst of Grimtooths traps, what evil lurks, a psionics adventure (by Mike Mearls don't have a title yet), Wrath of Orcus and Necropolis coming out this year...... WOW !

But hey I'm a necro-fan. I'll also be watching AEG, S&SS and Fiery Dragon closely, but I really think that this will be a very suvvesful year for WotC and that about 50% of the current d20 publishers list won't exist anymore in 2003.

Oh and WDsmith: Stop teasing