Real RPGs, none of that new fangled computer bullshit

[The Brain]

Anyone ever play any of the Pendragon RPG series? I'm tempted by the forthcoming Charlemagne, but am wary of buying games that I don't have guaranteed players for these days.

I think I may have created a character many moons ago.

[mongers]

I have a bunch of old TSR modules and boxed sets that I want to get rid of; mainly Planescape, Forgotten Realms and Ravenloft, no shrinkwrapped items, but in excellent condition, and complete.

What are the best places to try and sell them? I haven't got an ebay account, so no positive feedback, and I know it's more difficult to sell without a feedback.

L.

I don't think it is, just buy a dozen cheap $2-4 items to get some feedback, then list away, though be prepared to post abroad for top dollar.

Though personally I don't find ebay worth the hassle nowadays, clunky website and over administration etc.

[Hansmeister]

Anyone ever play any of the Pendragon RPG series? I'm tempted by the forthcoming Charlemagne, but am wary of buying games that I don't have guaranteed players for these days.

I played a campaign a few years ago.  It is a great story based rpg, but some of the mechanics are somewhat clunky.  I hope now that chaosium has the rights again they'll release a new edition to give it a more modern game design mechanism. I was thinking of creating a version around a heavily modified version of the genesys system.

The grand campaign is absolutely stupendous in scope.

[Habbaku]

Thanks for the input, Hans. Great to see you around again!

I think that Pendragon recently came out with a 5.2 or 5.3 or something, so maybe that rules set will solve some of the clunkiness? Either way, I might as well take the plunge on Charlemagne. Won't be the first time I've bought a massive RPG tome purely for reading material. 

[Hansmeister]

No, Stafford  treated KAP as his baby and only fiddled around the edges with the rules. I'm interested in Charlemagne as well, simply because Stafford was so compelling at creating great stories (as well as allowing players to create them).

KAP is one of the few rpgs where the non-combat play is more fun and interesting than the combat.

[Razgovory]

Holy Shit.

[11B4V]

I think is is the only Kickstarter Ive done.

[saskganesh]

Playing a 6th level MU (Hilroy) in a first edition AD&D game and a 3rd level Sorcerer (Sola) in a Rolemaster 2nd edition venture. Same games, still ongoing long term. I play about 3-4 sessions total a  month, which is perfect. I have had to decline playing in other games which have come my way.

I've found F2F games via Meet Up and grog forums like Dragonsfoot. Last time I was DM, most of my players came to me via word-of-mouth.

[mongers]

Playing a 6th level MU (Hilroy) in a first edition AD&D game and a 3rd level Sorcerer (Sola) in a Rolemaster 2nd edition venture. Same games, still ongoing long term. I play about 3-4 sessions total a  month, which is perfect. I have had to decline playing in other games which have come my way.

I've found F2F games via Meet Up and grog forums like Dragonsfoot. Last time I was DM, most of my players came to me via word-of-mouth.

That's rather nice, Sasks.

[saskganesh]

In RM, we are trying to track down an evil unicorn, have found the evil old temple that may be one of his lairs, and then were savaged by a vampiric rabbit Both casters fell. Sola will be OK, but the NPC bard had to be raised, meaning she is out of action for three months of game time.

The vampire bunny may actually be a shapeshift of the badass unicorn.  Great stuff.

[The Minsky Moment]

Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch takes care of that business.  Always carry one, near the rope and 10' pole.

[grumbler]

Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch takes care of that business.  Always carry one, near the rope and 10' pole.

Brother Maynard has that.

[Zoupa]

I signed up to a D&D session for the first time in over 20 years.

I'm excited

Does anyone have experience with 5th edition?

[saskganesh]

I signed up to a D&D session for the first time in over 20 years.

I'm excited

Does anyone have experience with 5th edition?

Yet to play. I imagine a lot depends on the DM's skillz and rules knowledge, as per usual.

My impression is that everyone has more hit points but everyone does more damage and hits more often. But there's more healing.  So, longer fights. 

[The Brain]

Got Zweihänder, Grim & Perilous RPG. Since it's essentially Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay without the Warhammer license I'm not really sure what its purpose is (why not just play WFRP?), but it's a nice fat book and I'm a sucker for that kind of RPG books. Sure you can use it for whatever low-fantasy grimdark setting you happen to like, but the same could be said about WFRP (and some of those settings have their own RPGs like GoT or Solomon Kane). Not a criticism mind you, more just a question.