Re: Tavern Thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:51 am
I've never played any of the newer versions, unless you count UA, which some folks do. My Son played 2E & 3E, and enjoyed both, but he said 3E was better. I'm content with 1E.
Play by Post RGPs and a nifty dice roller
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I was initially excited to learn about a new edition of the game coming out, but then I remembered how much I disliked almost everything about 3E, which was continued in 3.5 and 4.0.Thalion wrote:I know we're all old school guys here but is anyone following with any interest the development of D&D 5e?
Hmmm... I think I've found that in OSRIC, personally.Thalion wrote:Maybe when 5e releases, I'll be able to find a game again in a system that suits me.
Although I'm skeptical of just what the 5e release will be like or if I'll relate to any of it, I'll see what's what for curiosity's sake, if nothing else.Thalion wrote:Maybe when 5e releases, I'll be able to find a game again in a system that suits me.
+1 This is pretty much my thoughts as well. The OGL has produced some absolutely awesome retro-clone systems and game products. Their growing popularity and sales is a hopeful indicator that "old-school" gaming is still alive and doing well. If anything, the successes that Pathfinder (primarily) has had and the harsh beating that 4e has taken should certainly come as a wake-up call and notice served to WotC. Guess we'll see if 5e fares any better.Alethan wrote:Hmmm... I think I've found that in OSRIC, personally.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! And Feliz Cumpleanos to your friend as well! Sounds like a great weekend.Argennian wrote:~ Just enjoying a few Redtail Ales this fine Friday evening. This was my first full week out in the field on my own. Been a loong week, but... it's over now. The weekend has begun!
(... isn't it funny just how much better things taste when you know you don't have to get up at the BCoD on the morrow? )
~ So, anyone got plans for the weekend?
Sat: going to one of my close friend's 'met-thru-gaming' surprise 40th birthday/Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday pm. It'll be an evening of drinking fun and other shenanigans and tomfoolery. (I'm sure there'll be many failed stat rolls that evening! )
Prior to that it's a shakedown playtest of my new hybrid 1E Metamorphosis Alpha/Star Frontiers/Gamma World game. I'm getting ready to run a homebrew tournament module at Kublacon 2012 (http://www.kublacon.com) for the second time and need to get some stuff from the game system test driven in a hurry!
Sun: will be a going for an early (well, early for probably drinking a lot the night before) am hike at Pt Reyes National Seashore. Then it's back home for shower, laundry and game updates!
A great (hiccup) weekend to all!!
Care to link, SL? I'm that damn lazy...SocraticLawyer wrote:Happy Cinco de Mayo! And Feliz Cumpleanos to your friend as well! Sounds like a great weekend.Argennian wrote:~ Just enjoying a few Redtail Ales this fine Friday evening. This was my first full week out in the field on my own. Been a loong week, but... it's over now. The weekend has begun!
(... isn't it funny just how much better things taste when you know you don't have to get up at the BCoD on the morrow? )
~ So, anyone got plans for the weekend?
Sat: going to one of my close friend's 'met-thru-gaming' surprise 40th birthday/Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday pm. It'll be an evening of drinking fun and other shenanigans and tomfoolery. (I'm sure there'll be many failed stat rolls that evening! )
Prior to that it's a shakedown playtest of my new hybrid 1E Metamorphosis Alpha/Star Frontiers/Gamma World game. I'm getting ready to run a homebrew tournament module at Kublacon 2012 (http://www.kublacon.com) for the second time and need to get some stuff from the game system test driven in a hurry!
Sun: will be a going for an early (well, early for probably drinking a lot the night before) am hike at Pt Reyes National Seashore. Then it's back home for shower, laundry and game updates!
A great (hiccup) weekend to all!!
Ditto on not getting up at the BCoD!!
No big plans this weekend here, although I've got a continuation of my OSRIC FtF B2 game tomorrow. I'll be posting a campaign journal over at Dragonsfoot later today (same name there as here).
Happy Saturday. Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo responsibly
I was going to ask the same thing, but I think I found it.Alethan wrote:Care to link, SL? I'm that damn lazy...
I've already pre-ordered the 1e reprinting from my local gaming store. Just waiting until it ships in the summer to pick it up.Argennian wrote:Although I'm skeptical of just what the 5e release will be like or if I'll relate to any of it, I'll see what's what for curiosity's sake, if nothing else.Thalion wrote:Maybe when 5e releases, I'll be able to find a game again in a system that suits me.
I am stoked to see "Lizards of the Toast" (aka WoC) doing the reprinting of the basic 1e core rulebooks due out this summer. I'm on a waiting list for these at the local game store (http://www.endgameoakland.com) here in town. Not like I need more copies but if enough folks buy them, it would definitely send a message...
+1 This is pretty much my thoughts as well. The OGL has produced some absolutely awesome retro-clone systems and game products. Their growing popularity and sales is a hopeful indicator that "old-school" gaming is still alive and doing well. If anything, the successes that Pathfinder (primarily) has had and the harsh beating that 4e has taken should certainly come as a wake-up call and notice served to WoC. Guess we'll see if 5e fares any better.Alethan wrote:Hmmm... I think I've found that in OSRIC, personally.
Cool! I saw a picture of the outer covers for the three core 1e core books over at either Dragonsfoot or K&KA. VERY curious to know if they're exact duplicates on the inside or if any of the original text was changed or revised?Thalion wrote:I've already pre-ordered the 1e reprinting from my local gaming store. Just waiting until it ships in the summer to pick it up.
Well, I'm interested in trying to get some local folks together to try and re-form the "old-school" game group, with perhaps say a monthly/bi-monthly game session at Endgame here in Oakland. The last 2 guys I played with in the original group we formed haven't really been available. On a separate but related note, I am very excited about the fact that the lads at Endgame now recognize OSRIC as a current/in-production ruleset, therefore we're allowed to run that in their Mini-Con now! Getting them to acknowledge the good OGL-clones out there, like OSRIC, Swords & Wizardry, etc. was the first step. Maybe I can even convince them to offer OSRIC suppliments & material, too?Thalion wrote:... Mitch, I get the feeling you're much more tied into the local Bay Area gaming scene than I am. Know of any old school games in the area that might be interested in another player? I don't have a ton of time for gaming so anything that may meet infrequently would be of interest.
I'll let you know when I get them. I think they said July now (for the reprints).Argennian wrote:Well, Cinco de Mayo has come and gone. It was an expectedly long but fun weekend. The Sci-Fi playtest went well and my buddy's birthday thankfully remained amazingly civil. The worst I got was a mild Sunday-am headache from the drinking and some sunburn from my hike. It was unusually hot here in the Bay Area on Sunday so I hiked to the beach and hung out there for the afternoon.
Cool! I saw a picture of the outer covers for the three core 1e core books over at either Dragonsfoot or K&KA. VERY curious to know if they're exact duplicates on the inside or if any of the original text was changed or revised?Thalion wrote:I've already pre-ordered the 1e reprinting from my local gaming store. Just waiting until it ships in the summer to pick it up.
Well, I'm interested in trying to get some local folks together to try and re-form the "old-school" game group, with perhaps say a monthly/bi-monthly game session at Endgame here in Oakland. The last 2 guys I played with in the original group we formed haven't really been available. On a separate but related note, I am very excited about the fact that the lads at Endgame now recognize OSRIC as a current/in-production ruleset, therefore we're allowed to run that in their Mini-Con now! Getting them to acknowledge the good OGL-clones out there, like OSRIC, Swords & Wizardry, etc. was the first step. Maybe I can even convince them to offer OSRIC suppliments & material, too?Thalion wrote:... Mitch, I get the feeling you're much more tied into the local Bay Area gaming scene than I am. Know of any old school games in the area that might be interested in another player? I don't have a ton of time for gaming so anything that may meet infrequently would be of interest.
And beer apparently!Nuke66 wrote:Yea, let's talk sex, politics and kids!
Yep, beer is good!rredmond wrote:And beer apparently!Nuke66 wrote:Yea, let's talk sex, politics and kids!
The OSRIC Unearthed expansion sounded cool enough that I started looking for it. Found it on DriveThruRPG for $1.99. I'll read through it on my lunch break.Thalion wrote: The OSR is really starting to get recognized at local gaming shops. I saw some Swords and Wizardry as well as Dark Dungeon stuff the last time I was at Endgame. The last time I was at Black Diamond in Concord, they not only had a copy or two of OSRIC on the shelves, but also OSRIC Unearthed, which I promptly snatched up. It's kind of cool. It's got more character classes as well as rules for various martial arts/fighting styles.
I think the martial arts are cool. There are the traditional eastern martial arts such as aikido, karate, and such... as well as western and fantasy ones too. Boxing, swordfighting and such.Alethan wrote:The OSRIC Unearthed expansion sounded cool enough that I started looking for it. Found it on DriveThruRPG for $1.99. I'll read through it on my lunch break.Thalion wrote: The OSR is really starting to get recognized at local gaming shops. I saw some Swords and Wizardry as well as Dark Dungeon stuff the last time I was at Endgame. The last time I was at Black Diamond in Concord, they not only had a copy or two of OSRIC on the shelves, but also OSRIC Unearthed, which I promptly snatched up. It's kind of cool. It's got more character classes as well as rules for various martial arts/fighting styles.