First, the Basic Charts Edition of Heroes of the Dungeon Crawl is still available for free download. Over 100 hits on the Lulu site and 19 downloads as of now.
The Next Step For HotDC
Though I'm not on schedule with Danger in the Dwarven Dungeon, I have done some work. A few days ago, I did computer versions of the map of the Stoutheart Farm and some of the dungeon below it. I have also begun stocking the rooms in the file I have opened for this project. So, yes, work has begun. I'm still excited about this adventure, and I hope you will be too once it's done. It will be fun and challenging, while offering an interesting plot and plenty of opportunity to role play or hack n slash. And, This will be made for the HotDC system. I have other stuff in the works for Labyrinth Lord.
While splitting my time between HotDC and LL, I have begun to consider what the next step will be for the HotDC rules. I have a few ideas in mind, and I have begun looking at combat. I'm not budging on the six sided dice thing, but combat is on the table. The reason being that I want to keep it as simple as possible. I'll get more into this in future posts, and the second issue of The Hero's Chronicle as well. After looking at some other stuff and getting my hands on some art, I am considering an update to the HotDC Basic Charts Edition. This would take place after the Dwarven Dungeon is completed.
I am still working on things and learning as I go, which is why HotDC is free to download. You can buy a copy at any time of you wish to support the cause. This hasn't happened yet, but I'm not losing any sleep over it either.
Labyrinth Lord
While it wasn't in the plans to get as involved with LL as I have out of the gate, I really felt compelled to do it. I've had my worries over the whole "can they really do this" issue, as you know, but here it is. It's out there, and Goblinoid Games has recaptured something pretty special from my youth. I have been active in the community supporting the cause and will continue to do so, but I do want to get back to HotDC as well
While keeping up with things at LL, I have assisted in editing two projects. The first is an uncredited effort (I didn't ask) called The Pheonix Barony by David Bezio. This is a campaign setting and offers lots of details of people and places. He has some adventures in the works, and I will assist in editing if he asks. I really like what he has done so far and recommend it.
The second is Fortress of the Mountain King by Moritz Mehlem. It has not been released yet, but he discusses it little in his thread on the Labyrinth Lord forum. I'm not sure what he plans to do with it as far as downloads and purchases, but I'm guessing it will be a Lulu offering as well.
I have offered some ideas of my own in a thread I created on the Labyrinth Lord forum. I even put the very first map created in my time of gaming by my brother in that thread. You have heard me discuss it in this blog. The adventure was called When In Doubt, Seek It Out. I have done a computer version of that map that I haven't released yet. Originally, my intent was to use it in the Secret City of Moldayvia project.
The other adventure idea I discuss in that thread is the Wizard's School Adventure. That is actually the first one I intended to do for LL, but it turns out I have done more work on When In Doubt. It may be the first one that sees the light of day. What I'm trying not to do is get sidetracked from HotDC, which needs more attention.
What's interesting to note is that people there are pretty excited about that game, but I hope they will be patient and understand that it won't all happen at once. The worst thing they can do is get impatient and give up. I really believe a more focussed game plan is needed there, but as I don't have a financial stake in tings there, I don't want to come off as somebody who is trying to tell them what to do.
There has been a little news in the Basic RPG movement, which I still think can be a boon to bringing new players into the game if done right.
A thread over at Enworld asks, Why No Beginner Boxed Set For D&D
Well, as we have reported here, there was a Basic D&D announced, and Chris Perkins told me at Gencon that it would cover at least three levels, which is what it covered back in the TSR days. My concern is whether this will be a boxed set like the old ones that allowed you to create adventures and play several sessions with what is included in the box, or will it be like the current Basic Set for D&D 3.5 that has a couple adventures and then tells you to get the three core books?
In that thread, Scott Rouse of Wizards of the Coast said:
Keep on the Shadowfell will be an intro product for existing players to help transition to 4e rules.
In the fall of 2008 we have a product planned that will be a starter for new RPG players that will teach the basics.
As for what will be included in the Basic Set, we still wait for details. I know it's not the priority over at Wizards, but a few details would be nice. I think they'd be surprised at the reaction they would get if they do it in the style of Moldvay Basic with stripped down 4e rules. Time will tell.
The Basic Set that will likely be in that style is the one being prepared by Troll Lord Games. I'm talking about the C&C Basic Set, which has been discussed in this thread of their forum.
Steve, and I believe that is Steve Chenault, posted this recently in that thread.
The new cover has been sent to the web-master. I'm working on the detailed TOC so we can post that and people can get a better idea of what is coming.
Steve
Could that mean a Christmas release for Basic C&C? Time will tell.
Anyway, to wrap this long winded post up, work will continue on HotDC. I want to get back to focusing more on it in the days ahead. To those who have downloaded the HotDC Basic Charts Edition, thank you very much for looking. You have seen it at an early stage, and the plan is to clean it up, explain things better and improve this game in the months ahead.
Stay Tuned!!!
Gimme Basic And Other Stuff
There has been a little news in the Basic RPG movement, which I still think can be a boon to bringing new players into the game if done right.
A thread over at Enworld asks, Why No Beginner Boxed Set For D&D
Well, as we have reported here, there was a Basic D&D announced, and Chris Perkins told me at Gencon that it would cover at least three levels, which is what it covered back in the TSR days. My concern is whether this will be a boxed set like the old ones that allowed you to create adventures and play several sessions with what is included in the box, or will it be like the current Basic Set for D&D 3.5 that has a couple adventures and then tells you to get the three core books?
In that thread, Scott Rouse of Wizards of the Coast said:
Keep on the Shadowfell will be an intro product for existing players to help transition to 4e rules.
In the fall of 2008 we have a product planned that will be a starter for new RPG players that will teach the basics.
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Scott Rouse
SR. Brand Manager - Dungeons & Dragons
Wizards of the Coast
Scott Rouse
SR. Brand Manager - Dungeons & Dragons
Wizards of the Coast
As for what will be included in the Basic Set, we still wait for details. I know it's not the priority over at Wizards, but a few details would be nice. I think they'd be surprised at the reaction they would get if they do it in the style of Moldvay Basic with stripped down 4e rules. Time will tell.
The Basic Set that will likely be in that style is the one being prepared by Troll Lord Games. I'm talking about the C&C Basic Set, which has been discussed in this thread of their forum.
Steve, and I believe that is Steve Chenault, posted this recently in that thread.
The new cover has been sent to the web-master. I'm working on the detailed TOC so we can post that and people can get a better idea of what is coming.
Steve
Could that mean a Christmas release for Basic C&C? Time will tell.
Anyway, to wrap this long winded post up, work will continue on HotDC. I want to get back to focusing more on it in the days ahead. To those who have downloaded the HotDC Basic Charts Edition, thank you very much for looking. You have seen it at an early stage, and the plan is to clean it up, explain things better and improve this game in the months ahead.
Stay Tuned!!!
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