In any case, I just wanted to say thanks to the Troll Lords for putting out such a nice product that isn't a slave to the past but knows where it's roots are!
Now I just have to rustle up some people to play with ...
Old hand. New to C&C
Old hand. New to C&C
After taking a long break from tabletop gaming about 3 years ago (4th ed. finally did me in) I'd been getting the itch to play again recently and I sort of stumbled into a bunch of OSR blogs and the like and a few of them mentioned C&C. Intrigued, I picked up a copy of the PHB through amazon and I have to say after receiving it a few days ago and giving it a long look I'm hooked; Just about the perfect blend of old "skool" and new "skool" I could have hoped for.
In any case, I just wanted to say thanks to the Troll Lords for putting out such a nice product that isn't a slave to the past but knows where it's roots are!
Now I just have to rustle up some people to play with ...
In any case, I just wanted to say thanks to the Troll Lords for putting out such a nice product that isn't a slave to the past but knows where it's roots are!
Now I just have to rustle up some people to play with ...
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Welcome to the Crusade!
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Welcome!
You sound like me! I stopped playing right as 3rd ed came out (nothing against 3rd ed, just graduated and started working and lost touch with gaming group) and several years ago I was like, hmmm I'd loves me some D&D but getting back into the swing of the rules seemed hard. Poof! C&C: so simple yet robust. I was in love instantly.
If you're deep into 3e or PF or 2e with Player's Option and Complete books then C&C doesn't look like enough rules at first, but the Siege Engine really does the trick.
I'm a shameless fanboy, it's true.
But the point is: Welcome!
You sound like me! I stopped playing right as 3rd ed came out (nothing against 3rd ed, just graduated and started working and lost touch with gaming group) and several years ago I was like, hmmm I'd loves me some D&D but getting back into the swing of the rules seemed hard. Poof! C&C: so simple yet robust. I was in love instantly.
If you're deep into 3e or PF or 2e with Player's Option and Complete books then C&C doesn't look like enough rules at first, but the Siege Engine really does the trick.
I'm a shameless fanboy, it's true.
But the point is: Welcome!
Bill D.
Author: Yarr! Rules-Light Pirate RPG
BD Games - www.playBDgames.com
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/browse.ph ... rs_id=5781
Author: Yarr! Rules-Light Pirate RPG
BD Games - www.playBDgames.com
http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/browse.ph ... rs_id=5781
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Good to have you along for the ride. As I tell people, C&C is my D&D!
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Treebore wrote:Welcome to the Crusade!
+1, hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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Re: Old hand. New to C&C
I know my old gaming group still plays the 4th ed. of "that one game that bears the name of the game that isn't that game anymore" and I'm still friends with a couple of those guys so maybe I'll do some arm twisting and get them to try something new. I'm sure I'll have to DM, but that's actually something I'm looking forward to with this system.
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Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Welcome to the Crusade. Enjoy the journey.
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Welcome to the Crusade.
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Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Hi and caret.
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Welcome to the Crusade!NJPDX wrote:After taking a long break from tabletop gaming about 3 years ago (4th ed. finally did me in) I'd been getting the itch to play again recently and I sort of stumbled into a bunch of OSR blogs and the like and a few of them mentioned C&C. Intrigued, I picked up a copy of the PHB through amazon and I have to say after receiving it a few days ago and giving it a long look I'm hooked; Just about the perfect blend of old "skool" and new "skool" I could have hoped for.
In any case, I just wanted to say thanks to the Troll Lords for putting out such a nice product that isn't a slave to the past but knows where it's roots are!
Now I just have to rustle up some people to play with ...
A fray! Time for NJPDX to do what NJPDX does best. Mulch the 4th edition and gather your friends for C&C (and cheese dip).NJPDX wrote:I know my old gaming group still plays the 4th ed. of "that one game that bears the name of the game that isn't that game anymore" and I'm still friends with a couple of those guys so maybe I'll do some arm twisting and get them to try something new. I'm sure I'll have to DM, but that's actually something I'm looking forward to with this system.
I love your avatar. My favorite comics series ever. Working on restoring my collection lost when a water pipe burst over it in my last house's basement.
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"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
"Rules not understood should have appropriate questions directed to the publisher; disputes with the Dungeon Master are another matter entirely. THE REFEREE IS THE FINAL ARBITER OF ALL AFFAIRS OF HIS OR HER CAMPAIGN."
-- E. Gary Gygax
"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
"Rules not understood should have appropriate questions directed to the publisher; disputes with the Dungeon Master are another matter entirely. THE REFEREE IS THE FINAL ARBITER OF ALL AFFAIRS OF HIS OR HER CAMPAIGN."
-- E. Gary Gygax
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
I wish I had my old Groo comics too. Man I loved those things.
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Yeah, I lost mine in a house fire back in 2003.NJPDX wrote:I wish I had my old Groo comics too. Man I loved those things.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Yikes! Sorry to hear, guys.
I have the fortune of having the owner of the comic store I frequented as a pre-teen and teen operating his new store just two blocks from me here in town. I have re-bought quite a number of Groo comics. My wife reads the Buffy and Angel series of comics (among others), so we have enjoyed a few trips to the comic store to add to our collections.
I have the fortune of having the owner of the comic store I frequented as a pre-teen and teen operating his new store just two blocks from me here in town. I have re-bought quite a number of Groo comics. My wife reads the Buffy and Angel series of comics (among others), so we have enjoyed a few trips to the comic store to add to our collections.
Psalm 73:26
"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
"Rules not understood should have appropriate questions directed to the publisher; disputes with the Dungeon Master are another matter entirely. THE REFEREE IS THE FINAL ARBITER OF ALL AFFAIRS OF HIS OR HER CAMPAIGN."
-- E. Gary Gygax
"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
"Rules not understood should have appropriate questions directed to the publisher; disputes with the Dungeon Master are another matter entirely. THE REFEREE IS THE FINAL ARBITER OF ALL AFFAIRS OF HIS OR HER CAMPAIGN."
-- E. Gary Gygax
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Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Me too. But the purge of '95 I stopped collecting and sold my collection en-mass. I even had the Starslayer back-ups, the first run(s) (If my mind doesn't fail me I think it was First Comics then Pacific comics) and the special before they went to EPIC.NJPDX wrote:I wish I had my old Groo comics too. Man I loved those things.
There will never be another Groo. ('Mazing Man was cool to.)
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Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Definitely welcome! Let us know here in the Troll Dens how your game fares. We like to hear about fellow crusaders games!
Re: Old hand. New to C&C
I just have to get through the next month or so at work; 60 hours a week since the start of May and until the end of July is kind of putting my RPG aspirations on hold at the moment.
In any case, dachda (who used to live in Portland) was kind enough to contact me and mentioned his old group is without a GM ... so depending on how things shake out after deadlines that might evolve into something. We'll see.
In any case, dachda (who used to live in Portland) was kind enough to contact me and mentioned his old group is without a GM ... so depending on how things shake out after deadlines that might evolve into something. We'll see.
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Re: Old hand. New to C&C
Lots of luck to ya!!