Today is my birthday, so I'm mostly taking it easy. However, my definition of "taking it easy" includes working on the current manuscript for Secrets of sha-Arthan. In this latest iteration, I've eliminated race-as-class, in large part because I wanted to open up greater possibilities for players of nonhuman characters, like the Ga'andrin.
Originally, I'd imagined that the Ga'andrin as eschewing sorcery entirely, Then, I thought about relegating their sorcerers to the realm of NPCs. However, after seeing Zhu Bajiee's latest artwork for me, I knew I couldn't deprive players of the opportunity to play one of these guys. As usual, he did a great job of bringing my vague ideas to life. I can't wait to finish the rulebook and share it with the world.
Happy birthday James. I like to give myself a birthday week, but that’s indulgent. At least three good days is a pleasure.
ReplyDeleteAs with the hobbiton tradition, you give us presents on your birthday—nay, every day. Thanks for all these years of gaming goodness and philosophy.
Happy birthday James!
ReplyDeleteWell son of a gun…happiest of all birf-days!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, James.
ReplyDeleteI love the art you've posted from Zhu. I'd also to hear more about how it's influenced your design of the setting.
Happy birthday. Interesting art as usual.
ReplyDeleteHappiest day signifying more gray is on the way!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Looking forward to Secrets of Sha-Arthan!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday (but let's be fair: your mom did all the work).
ReplyDeleteWonderful, evocative illustration. Any chance that guy has a half-gnoll sister available for mature dating? She would need grown children. A woman old enough to have an iron grip on birth control. An old gray scrounger like me doesn't like paternity surprises. Oh man, if she can cook, too . . .
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a nice day and a slap-up feast.
ReplyDeleteI realise I'm several days late, but I've not dropped in since then.