I'm a proud to say I bought Castles & Crusades when it was only a 128 Page tome. Back then, I was more about AD&D feel and was only had a passing interest in Amazing Adventures. I'm only just learning that Amazing Adventures and the Companion evolved on Indegogo at some point and then I see Amazing Adventures 5E
I'm certainly interested to drop some $$...
...and I'm having a bit of a moment.
Is it the 5th Edition of Amazing Adventures or something else? Can anyone catch a guy up on Amazing Adventures' evolution? I'm becoming interested in pulp and the dynamics.
Amazing Adventures 5E or the 5th Edition of Amazing Adventures?
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Re: Amazing Adventures 5E or the 5th Edition of Amazing Adventures?
If you are a fan of the 5E system go for it! It's a TLG product so you know its good. But...you linked the pdf at 19.99 and you could pick up a physical copy for 10.00 on sale now!
Of course rhe other problem is...will TLG put out any more 5E products?
Of course rhe other problem is...will TLG put out any more 5E products?
Re: Amazing Adventures 5E or the 5th Edition of Amazing Adventures?
AA has only had a couple editions at most. AA5e is AA compatible with D&D5e. It's still pretty cool and worth a look. The Mentalist class alone is worth it, IMO
I heard that TLG has pretty much tabled (no pun intended) their 5e support
I heard that TLG has pretty much tabled (no pun intended) their 5e support
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Re: Amazing Adventures 5E or the 5th Edition of Amazing Adventures?
I've followed the evolution of Amazing Adventures from early kickstart to today, and have a whole box of AA books and adventures. Here is the evolution as I recall it off the top of my head:
Amazing Adventures started out as a pulp-only system which was compatible with C&C, then evolved into a more universal-genre game also compatible with C&C. The 5E version is the universal-genre flavor with game mechanics compatible with D&D 5E. There is a new edition (new printing?) of AA coming out soon with flashy new covers but content consistent with the universal-genre version.
I'm not sure how the Troll Lords would count editions, but here's my thought:
AA 1E = pulp genre version of the game
AA 2E = universal-genre version of the game
5E AA = AA 2E redone as 5E
Amazing Adventures started out as a pulp-only system which was compatible with C&C, then evolved into a more universal-genre game also compatible with C&C. The 5E version is the universal-genre flavor with game mechanics compatible with D&D 5E. There is a new edition (new printing?) of AA coming out soon with flashy new covers but content consistent with the universal-genre version.
I'm not sure how the Troll Lords would count editions, but here's my thought:
AA 1E = pulp genre version of the game
AA 2E = universal-genre version of the game
5E AA = AA 2E redone as 5E
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Just discovered Amazing Adventures and loving it!
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Lord Marshall, Earl of Stone Creek, C&C Society
Just discovered Amazing Adventures and loving it!
MA1E WardenMaster - Killing Characters since 1976, MA4E Playtester in 2006.
C&C Playtester in 2003, OD&D player since 1975
Re: Amazing Adventures 5E or the 5th Edition of Amazing Adventures?
So far I've liked everything I've seen of AA, in all "editions." I love using AA stuff in C&C and vice-versa.finarvyn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:03 pmI've followed the evolution of Amazing Adventures from early kickstart to today, and have a whole box of AA books and adventures. Here is the evolution as I recall it off the top of my head:
Amazing Adventures started out as a pulp-only system which was compatible with C&C, then evolved into a more universal-genre game also compatible with C&C. The 5E version is the universal-genre flavor with game mechanics compatible with D&D 5E. There is a new edition (new printing?) of AA coming out soon with flashy new covers but content consistent with the universal-genre version.
I'm not sure how the Troll Lords would count editions, but here's my thought:
AA 1E = pulp genre version of the game
AA 2E = universal-genre version of the game
5E AA = AA 2E redone as 5E
I did think the Feral was a weird fit for a Monk-type class..