tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post3095654370723280970..comments2024-03-18T20:22:06.331-04:00Comments on GROGNARDIA: REVIEW: Knockspell #2James Maliszewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-77139167149475495912009-05-19T10:28:00.000-04:002009-05-19T10:28:00.000-04:00There are also these threads, although they are sl...There are also these threads, although they are slightly out of date:<br />http://odd74.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=1314&page=1<br />http://odd74.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=fanzine&thread=1642&page=1<br />Hope they are of help.Melanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165894144553629675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-13147100296842282202009-05-19T07:29:00.000-04:002009-05-19T07:29:00.000-04:00Melan: Thanks, nice work. Google translate helps a...Melan: Thanks, nice work. Google translate helps a little.<br /><br />[Apologies to James M. for tangent]Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165997449776226774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-35294824067016171302009-05-19T01:25:00.000-04:002009-05-19T01:25:00.000-04:00Kent: fomalhaut.rpg4.me, but that's regrettably no...Kent: fomalhaut.rpg4.me, but that's regrettably not in English.Melanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165894144553629675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-2535974573807477602009-05-18T11:07:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:07:00.000-04:00Does Melan, Man of Science, have a blog or organiz...Does Melan, Man of Science, have a blog or organizing website I can't find? I assume this is the guy who did a topological reduction of Dungeon design and the Systema-Tartarobasis which I have just found.Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165997449776226774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-56024586798583083762009-05-18T09:10:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:10:00.000-04:00if there is one criticism I would level at the sec...<I>if there is one criticism I would level at the second issue of Knockspell based on browsing my author's PDF, it is that it may be a bit too polished for its own good</I><BR>Perhaps, but if the magazine as a whole takes after the well-designed cover, then it may nudge the <I>Fight On!</I> people into upping their design and layout as a response. As long as it doesn't end up with two ultra-slick and content-free magazines, everyone wins!thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-35660311347340573562009-05-18T04:15:00.000-04:002009-05-18T04:15:00.000-04:00Zulgyan took the words out of my mouth -- Knockspe...Zulgyan took the words out of my mouth -- <B>Knockspell</B> seems closer to The Dragon in philosophy and content, while <B>Fight On!</B> owes more to the 1970s fanzine culture as far as influences go. This is of course no clear-cut distinction; for example, I have written for both and plan to continue in the future, although I am more on the 'fanzines' side of things (including homemade production values - if there is one criticism I would level at the second issue of Knockspell based on browsing my author's PDF, it is that it may be a bit too polished for its own good).Melanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165894144553629675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-35832940031948336762009-05-18T04:00:00.000-04:002009-05-18T04:00:00.000-04:00I think that a more fair analogy of Knockspell vs....I think that a more fair analogy of Knockspell vs. Fight On! would be Dragon vs. JG-Dungeoneer. <br /><br />I like Fight On! more because I'm less interest in cruchy stuff. But I like both of them a lot. Many articles from KS are superb.Santiago Oríahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004778441776946649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-37997762068777177212009-05-17T22:24:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:24:00.000-04:00Matt sent my pdf contributor copy and it is outsta...Matt sent my pdf contributor copy and it is outstanding! There is a plethora of great articles within. I really liked issue #1 and this issue blows the doors off of that. I am eagerly awaiting my order with the hardcopy so that I can sit outside and read this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-67706563217842625212009-05-17T16:00:00.000-04:002009-05-17T16:00:00.000-04:00In addition to the excellent and quite appropriate...In addition to the excellent and quite appropriate Maliszewski/Rients dichotomy, it's worth noting that <I>Fight On!</I> has got a few more "licenses"; Arduin and Tekumel seem to crop up frequently, and material for both <I>Runequest</I> and <I>Dragon Warriors</I> is apparently upcoming. I've been poking around the possibility of submitting <I>Call of Cthulhu</I> stuff too, but I don't think it's going to fly. ;)thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-26421573875176036082009-05-16T21:58:00.000-04:002009-05-16T21:58:00.000-04:00What? You had your copy couriered in from Knockspe...What? You had your copy couriered in from Knockspell HQ over night? I'm getting old and slow...AndreasDavourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170806742393291962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-23275482268785571072009-05-16T15:01:00.000-04:002009-05-16T15:01:00.000-04:00The magic system is a development of the one prese...The magic system is a development of the one presented in <I>First Fantasy Campaign</I>. It's basically spells-as-alchemy, with elixirs and potions taking the place of Vancian spell slots.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-90040390767908458352009-05-16T14:09:00.000-04:002009-05-16T14:09:00.000-04:00"Arnesonian" magic system? Color me intr..."Arnesonian" magic system? Color me intrigued. What can you share about it, and how does it differ from stnadard "Vancian-Gygaxian" D&D magic?Iglesiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416128782481346800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-48449896828074056942009-05-16T12:22:00.000-04:002009-05-16T12:22:00.000-04:00Thanks. That is very useful. In fact I was expecti...Thanks. That is very useful. In fact I was expecting you to say there was little difference so far while they feel their way in the early days. I think it is good that they have an attitude right from the start.<br /><br /><I>Knockspell feels more like the kind of magazine I'd create if I were creating a magazine, while Fight On! feels more like the kind of magazine Jeff Rients would create.</I>Crystal clear now. I'll have to take a look at both.Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165997449776226774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-43773029014243953632009-05-16T10:39:00.000-04:002009-05-16T10:39:00.000-04:00Is there any useful distinction you could draw bet...<I>Is there any useful distinction you could draw between Fight On! and Knockspell?</I><BR><BR>There are many, I think, but the biggest ones are these:<br /><br />1. <I>Fight On!</I> is not tied to any specific game system. Most of its content is "system-neutral," using close-but-not-quite <I>D&D</I> terminology for its stats after the manner of Judges Guild's Universal System. <I>Knockspell</I> is much more closely associated with <I>Swords & Wizardry</I> and OSRIC. This is a general tendency in both cases, since exceptions abound.<br /><br />2. <I>Knockspell</I> is a bit more focused on mechanical variants than is <I>Fight On!</I> Or, at the very least, those variants are "crunchier" than those in <I>Fight On!</I>. You're much more likely to see new character classes and sub-systems in KS than in FO!<br /><br />There are some "flavor" differences too, with <I>Knockspell</I> tending toward the more "serious" side of the gaming spectrum, while <I>Fight On!</I> is gloriously wahoo. To make an analogy I will almost certainly regret later, <I>Knockspell</I> feels more like the kind of magazine I'd create if I were creating a magazine, while <I>Fight On!</I> feels more like the kind of magazine Jeff Rients would create.<br /><br />But, since I've contributed to both magazines, I obviously like them both and am in fact glad that we're not limited to only a single vision for our old school magazines.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-49431603948709504582009-05-16T09:21:00.000-04:002009-05-16T09:21:00.000-04:00Is there any useful distinction you could draw bet...Is there any useful distinction you could draw between Fight On! and Knockspell? They seem to draw on the same contributers.Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165997449776226774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-53581278855198628752009-05-15T21:40:00.000-04:002009-05-15T21:40:00.000-04:00I am buying the S&W monster book too, have a r...<I>I am buying the S&W monster book too, have a review of that coming up?</I><BR><BR>Alas, I do not yet own a copy of that volume. I will review it once I have it, though.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-41916006056121780702009-05-15T21:27:00.000-04:002009-05-15T21:27:00.000-04:00You are becoming an excellent salesman. I was goin...You are becoming an excellent salesman. I was going to buy this anyway, but you really make it sound snazzy.<br /><br />I am buying the S&W monster book too, have a review of that coming up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-2011689826413523812009-05-15T15:14:00.000-04:002009-05-15T15:14:00.000-04:00Sounds really neat. I wish I could afford it.Sounds really neat. I wish I could afford it.Rachel Ghoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765944479141792643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-58243779139140141332009-05-15T13:34:00.000-04:002009-05-15T13:34:00.000-04:00Also, David Caldwell is doing a joint order for Ca...Also, David Caldwell is doing a joint order for Canadians - you might contact him.Matt Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678557558458924177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-33192284618079915702009-05-15T13:33:00.000-04:002009-05-15T13:33:00.000-04:00I think the pdf is up now on the storefront. I'm ...I think the pdf is up now on the storefront. I'm slammed today - my kid's bar mitzvah - but if it's not up (I think it is) I will add it tomorrow.Matt Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678557558458924177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-31334486315926658972009-05-15T13:16:00.000-04:002009-05-15T13:16:00.000-04:00Is it not available in pdf format? Unfortunately ...Is it not available in pdf format? Unfortunately for us Canadians, Lulu's shipping rates are insanely overpriced.OlmanFeelyushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521657876810568251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-563529814078768832009-05-15T10:44:00.000-04:002009-05-15T10:44:00.000-04:00My copy is on the way. It's too bad that I finishe...My copy is on the way. It's too bad that I finished a short piece on an optional rule for the thief class just as issue 2 made it's debut. Talk about missing the boat!Will Mistrettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403399118961902073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-53860414222169377422009-05-15T10:35:00.000-04:002009-05-15T10:35:00.000-04:00Well, I'm sold.Well, I'm sold.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997164906328234122noreply@blogger.com