tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post7077856988406723894..comments2024-03-19T03:02:38.228-04:00Comments on GROGNARDIA: At Last (or Nearly So)James Maliszewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-12482661677297319502011-12-02T13:21:48.750-05:002011-12-02T13:21:48.750-05:00Tempting, very tempting. And knowing Adam's in...Tempting, very tempting. And knowing Adam's in the game (Hi, brat!), I'm sure this will be a great looking book.Bob Portnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563075580066984380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-38404987022325474082011-12-01T23:35:16.523-05:002011-12-01T23:35:16.523-05:00Based on differing print costs, a sale on Lulu is ...Based on differing print costs, a sale on Lulu is worth five bucks less to James than a DriveThruRPG.com sale.<br /><br />(Napkin numbers)Adam Juryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864768217464609515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-66003089926319539932011-12-01T20:24:59.431-05:002011-12-01T20:24:59.431-05:00So, no Lulu, just RPGNow/DriveThrough ?
For the mo...<i>So, no Lulu, just RPGNow/DriveThrough ?</i><br /><br>For the moment, yes. If I find there's sufficient demand for Lulu, I may make that option available, too.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-20015625162546351132011-12-01T18:02:36.467-05:002011-12-01T18:02:36.467-05:00Love the cover, love the GREEN!
I'm a big fan ...Love the cover, love the GREEN!<br />I'm a big fan of that colour with the white font. I can't wait to get my hands on that book.<br /><br />So, no Lulu, just RPGNow/DriveThrough ?Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532221883378573281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-12900983721930544872011-12-01T13:38:29.379-05:002011-12-01T13:38:29.379-05:00Cafe Press is analogous to Lulu.com or other print...Cafe Press is analogous to Lulu.com or other print on demand services but for print on demand logos on hats, shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads etc. Just a suggestion.Joe Bardaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242764968237965401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-32067971258848258872011-12-01T11:53:39.209-05:002011-12-01T11:53:39.209-05:00I presume he wants a T-shirt based on your new cov...I presume he wants a T-shirt based on your new cover art, or GG logo, or both.Sir Yobgod Ababua the Handlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01880522667399635154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-89538830823253919502011-12-01T10:29:41.465-05:002011-12-01T10:29:41.465-05:00Is it Cafe Press time?
For what?<i>Is it Cafe Press time?</i><br /><br>For what?James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-9936757351061595262011-12-01T10:28:46.542-05:002011-12-01T10:28:46.542-05:00That cover looks all kinds of 70s sci-fi awesome. ...That cover looks all kinds of 70s sci-fi awesome. And I love the Grognardia Games logo too! It's up there with the original Brave Halfling logo that was all kinds of cool as well. Is it Cafe Press time?Joe Bardaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242764968237965401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-49430850072957783772011-12-01T06:58:04.395-05:002011-12-01T06:58:04.395-05:00Well, I like the in your face green cover. Convey...Well, I like the in your face green cover. Conveys a certain mood. Hope it matches the contents, eh!Adelaide Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052999343460635401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-28275070033068936872011-12-01T02:00:39.117-05:002011-12-01T02:00:39.117-05:00Have to admit I'm on the fence reading the cov...Have to admit I'm on the fence reading the cover( maybe it's the green) but I dig the hell out of the Grognardia Games logo. Very cool.I.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04345074915911014741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-71477096719011111732011-12-01T01:07:48.572-05:002011-12-01T01:07:48.572-05:00Looking forward to it.Looking forward to it.Robert Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-45802639165652637522011-11-30T23:10:31.623-05:002011-11-30T23:10:31.623-05:00So, there's little in the way of game mechanic...<i>So, there's little in the way of game mechanic revision in this version? Mainly an update of trade dress?</i><br /><br>Mostly, yes. The rules have been tightened up a bit (particularly with regard to psi powers) and better explained, but they're fundamentally the same rules as the original. I don't like new editions that aren't mostly backward compatible with their predecessors and the original <i>Thousand Suns</i> was perfectly fine as a ruleset, even if, <i>as a rulebook</i>, it was less than ideal.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-17923730982587806192011-11-30T23:07:51.290-05:002011-11-30T23:07:51.290-05:00I should also add that the new rulebook is 90%+ id...<i>I should also add that the new rulebook is 90%+ identical to the original in terms of content; the primary difference is its layout and organization, including lots of new artwork.</i><br /><br />So, there's little in the way of game mechanic revision in this version? Mainly an update of trade dress?KPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374233546533225028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-21648234657449150602011-11-30T22:57:23.276-05:002011-11-30T22:57:23.276-05:00AFAIK, nothing in TS:Revised has made it obsolete,...<i>AFAIK, nothing in TS:Revised has made it obsolete, and it is an excellent blend of crunch and fluff for this genre.</i><br /><br>That's correct. The Starships chapter of the revised rulebook was in fact largely written by Greg and is simply a simplified version of the rules presented in the <i>Starships</i> rulebook. I should also add that the new rulebook is 90%+ identical to the original in terms of content; the primary difference is its layout and organization, including <i>lots</i> of new artwork. So, if you have the original, there's really no necessity to buy the revision, though, speaking for myself, I can't stand to look at the 2008 version and will be very happy to be rid of it.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-30956186413954475992011-11-30T22:50:57.818-05:002011-11-30T22:50:57.818-05:00As a huge fan, GM and player with many hours into ...As a huge fan, GM and player with many hours into the original version of TS, I can assure anyone who is even slightly interested in this game that it will be well worth the purchase. The biggest issue I had with the original was the layout, so I expect the additional time and Adam's contribution will take this game to "11". Thousand.<br /><br />"Traveller without actually being Traveller" is very much what this game is to me. Updated with modern gaming sensibilities, without the luggage of The Third Imperium. I also highly recommend "Thousand Suns: Starships" by Greg Videll and James, if you can track down a hardcopy. AFAIK, nothing in TS:Revised has made it obsolete, and it is an excellent blend of crunch and fluff for this genre. I've been re-reading it over the past week and cannot wait to start running this game again.Robert Saint Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063044279947754807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-32863432637051825912011-11-30T22:50:43.943-05:002011-11-30T22:50:43.943-05:00Does this mean that the hitherto-"coming soon...<i>Does this mean that the hitherto-"coming soon" Grognardia Games will finally have a little substance as an entity?</i><br /><br>It'll have as much substance as one guy d/b/a can have, but yes :)James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-29814284815187880542011-11-30T22:48:55.345-05:002011-11-30T22:48:55.345-05:00Congratulations, James! Does this mean that the hi...Congratulations, James! Does this mean that the hitherto-"coming soon" Grognardia Games will finally have a little substance as an entity? I see the logo on the back cover...Greyhawk Grognardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929743865700766901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-45965671630789712752011-11-30T22:48:02.750-05:002011-11-30T22:48:02.750-05:00Definitely '70s SF.
It makes me happy to hear ...<i>Definitely '70s SF.</i><br /><br>It makes me happy to hear you say that, as that era of SF was a big part of the game's inspiration.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-32978668248289354602011-11-30T22:41:40.052-05:002011-11-30T22:41:40.052-05:00While I do love Stars Without Number, this cover i...While I do love Stars Without Number, this cover is much less garish... it makes me think of a green-screen computer vid display. Kind of calming and cool. Definitely '70s SF.Pere Ubuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553973043509436168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-39381111784050184282011-11-30T22:27:51.843-05:002011-11-30T22:27:51.843-05:00It's a good looking book, though. I hope it do...It's a good looking book, though. I hope it does really well!Alcazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127432568180888934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-9544084711066646052011-11-30T22:14:40.749-05:002011-11-30T22:14:40.749-05:00I love the cover. The contemporary green-and white...I love the cover. The contemporary green-and white actually reminds me of Traveller without actually being Traveller. Well done; looking forward to this. ;)toddroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668825555921002430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-89235548034332477442011-11-30T21:52:59.686-05:002011-11-30T21:52:59.686-05:00Sounds like i'll need to revive my moribund RP...Sounds like i'll need to revive my moribund RPGnow account.Aaron E. Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789462075611254929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-13997069057057628712011-11-30T21:49:42.427-05:002011-11-30T21:49:42.427-05:00If I can do Legend of the Galactic Heroes, I'm...If I can do <i>Legend of the Galactic Heroes</i>, I'm sold.Bradford C. Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810129226163375188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-45847429017823274922011-11-30T21:49:24.294-05:002011-11-30T21:49:24.294-05:00It won't be arriving at your FLGS.It won't be arriving at your FLGS.metamorphosissigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163514061779555557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-79343297312376700712011-11-30T21:49:06.172-05:002011-11-30T21:49:06.172-05:00Will be watching for its arrival at my FLGS.
For t...<i>Will be watching for its arrival at my FLGS.</i><br /><br>For the moment, the rulebook isn't going into regular distribution but will be available through RPGNow and DriveThruRPG, as bot a print and electronic product. Given how small an operation I am -- one man -- distribution isn't really something I'm concerning myself with. In the future, who knows?James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.com