tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post6258531771553614426..comments2024-03-29T03:53:01.413-07:00Comments on B/X BLACKRAZOR: The OTHER CompanionJBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-11816177826701250622010-01-12T10:42:48.510-08:002010-01-12T10:42:48.510-08:00I don't think they are dissimilar enough to be...I don't think they are dissimilar enough to be incompatiable. But, I lean a little towards you're one rule set approach. I like to have as few reference books as possible as well as being able to point at a book and tell my players, "you will be playing with these rules."<br /><br />I'll likely house rule the unholy heck out of them, but its still more convenient than some of the Mister Suitcase 3.x players I've seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-3597935932024729202010-01-11T23:47:02.021-08:002010-01-11T23:47:02.021-08:00@ DrCM: Strangely enough, when I started getting b...@ DrCM: Strangely enough, when I started getting back into D&D (after a 10 year hiatus or so), it was BECMI that brought me...its completeness, its simplicity.<br /><br />And once I had my fling (and subsequent disenchantment) with D20, the RC and BECMI was still a saving grace, still a simple thing of beauty.<br /><br />But now I believe that BECMI is a poor substitute for B/X. IMOJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532311924539491087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-58872263834238006562010-01-11T19:39:30.651-08:002010-01-11T19:39:30.651-08:00All this does is make me want to see it more.
I&#...All this does is make me want to see it more.<br /><br />I've downloaded the barrataria one, and that sure looks like fun, but... what I WANT is what you're selling us on here.<br /><br />My favorite edition is, in retrospect, probably RC. Which is a little funny, since it is far and away the one I played the least. Anyway, I have B/X again after years and years, and well, the notion of a C that would match my B/X better than --CMI did? That brings a smile to my face. Keep at it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-72332757399588895282010-01-11T19:02:54.501-08:002010-01-11T19:02:54.501-08:00@ Blake: in all honesty, I am driven ONLY by my pa...@ Blake: in all honesty, I am driven ONLY by my passion for the game and not by any "spirit of competition." My "bummer" feeling was my perfectionist tendency saying, "oh, there's is out first...AND it looks better (at least the font does."<br /><br />@ All: folks, I fully expect people to pick and choose bits and pieces from everything. Some sticklers (like myself) are "tradition-minded" and when playing one game we play ONLY that game, but I don't fault people for taking a more eclectic approach. I say as much in the Forward to my book: when in doubt as to which rules to use with it, choose the set you like the best or that feels the most fun!<br /><br />That being said, MY Companion was written for the game style I enjoy...straight B/X play. In my opinion, that's its best use, but (as I also say in the Forward), once you buy it, it is YOUR book, to do whatever you want with it! I know people will anyway!<br />: )JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532311924539491087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-25873016628581315732010-01-11T18:45:07.309-08:002010-01-11T18:45:07.309-08:00Here is a repost of what I said on my blog about t...Here is a repost of what I said on my blog about the various similar clones and supplements coming out of the OSR:<br /><br /><i>For me, I like a variety of ideas on my favorite game, whether it comes from the 0e or the 1e spectrum of play. So I read through and utilize bits from most of the clones, as well as the supplements and magazines. If Raggi publishes the LotFP rpg, I'll read it and possibly use it for inspiration in my LL campaign. What I won't do is roll my eyes and say, "ANOTHER one?!" The quality and love put into the available clones (as well as the wealth of ideas) are seriously not that off-putting. :)</i><br /><br />Like those mentioned here, I believe that most old-school gamers pick and choose from a variety of sources. I think Barrataria did a fantastic job, just as I think the authors of the "major" clones did a fantastic job. I read them as a gamer and a fan and I know that I'll do the same with your companion book (I check here periodically for progress reports).<br /><br />When I read that you were bummed that the "other" companion was released and looked good, my stomach sank a bit. My hope is that your spirit of competition is not driven by hard feelings but rather a passion to make your product the best it can be.<br /><br />Take care and I look forward to reading your work.R. Lawrence Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251746447853665858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-40530316612391885212010-01-11T12:56:11.581-08:002010-01-11T12:56:11.581-08:00You've still got my vote.You've still got my vote.Aaron E. Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789462075611254929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-90779782290823491732010-01-11T12:32:22.704-08:002010-01-11T12:32:22.704-08:00I'm a happy to pick and choose type too. Glad ...I'm a happy to pick and choose type too. Glad you didn't lose heart over this. Your passion for the project suggests a job well done. Can't wait to see the finished product.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-72184043432478652672010-01-11T12:11:07.078-08:002010-01-11T12:11:07.078-08:00I'm a huge fan of BECMI and cant really think ...I'm a huge fan of BECMI and cant really think of anything major I would like to see changed in it, but I still think writing an entire ruleset expansion book is an impressive feat. <br />*applause!* :)<br /><br />Besides, having more than one means we can all pick and choose what we want from each version. :)<br /><br />-HavardHavard:https://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com