Has Crusader 9 gone out yet?

Coleston the Cavalier · Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:23 pm

Has Crusader 9 gone out yet?
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seskis281 · Post by **seskis281** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:47 pm

I asked Steve about it and he just posted on the front page update - they had a cutter problem that delayed it a week or so... should be shipping today or tomorrow I think.
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Coleston the Cavalier · Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:51 pm

seskis281 wrote:
I asked Steve about it and he just posted on the front page update - they had a cutter problem that delayed it a week or so... should be shipping today or tomorrow I think.

No problem. I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.

Thanks.
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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:28 am

Glad I read this, I was beginning to think that my subscription had gotten mixed up. I was hoping to come back from vacation and have it in the mail. I'll just have to keep an eye out for it now.

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Jackal · Post by **Jackal** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:02 pm

Crusader 9 is out; I got mine yesterday. But I know mine was thrown in with an order I had just placed so I'm not sure if all the regular subscriptions (I just renewed mine) have gone out as well or I just got lucky.

I haven't read it cover to cover yet but, so far, it's looking good.

Ghul · Post by **Ghul** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:11 pm

Hi Jackal,

Did the first installment of The Dweomercraefter's Den make it in #9? I'm looking forward to seeing this in print, as it was the last thing Gary and I collaborated on before he passed away.

Thanks,

--Jeff T.

Jackal · Post by **Jackal** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:32 pm

It sure did. I'll be pouring over the entire thing later today so I'll let you know what I think.

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:33 pm

Excellent. I hope to get my copy sometime, but, seeing as I never got #1, or #6, I dunno... glad #9 is out, though.

moriarty777 · Post by **moriarty777** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:38 pm

I got word yesterday that mine was sent out ... and I'll be getting issue 8 at the same time. It's been a long wait for number eight. However, Steve now has a good idea why the first copy of it didn't get to me.

Soon... very soon is all I can hope for.

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Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:53 pm

Lucky devil, my issue #8 is still nowhere to be seen. I suppose I will have to contact Steve again...
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moriarty777 · Post by **moriarty777** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:17 pm

Matthew wrote:
Lucky devil, my issue #8 is still nowhere to be seen. I suppose I will have to contact Steve again...

Don't count me as lucky yet... I still have to get it (and all the other stuff being shipped with it).

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adaen · Post by **adaen** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:37 am

As posted on my blog:

The Crusader's May 2008 (Volume 4 Number 9) arrived at my house over the weekend and I've been slowly digging in.

First of all, I want to say that I really love this gaming magazine. It is devoted to the concept of old-school Dungeons & Dragons in its latest incarnation, Castles & Crusades.It has fantastic, old-school, color cover art (this is where the color should be) and a well-put-together, black-and-white interior (this is where color is NOT needed....let's keep the costs down people). Its just long enough (32 pages), contains some new info, some throw-back stuff, and an adventure (this month) to boot! Very nice all around.

While I'm at it, here's the run down:

Revenge of the Skobbits - goofy color comic on the inside cover that's sure to appeal to any who revered Wormy or its ilk.

How it All Happened - more from the late Gary Gygax on his youth and the beginnings of D&D. I really miss Gary being around and well, I have no words poetic enough to describe just how much he meant to me. I'm not sure how many more of these columns Gary got to write before passing on, but I know his death will really hit home when I see the first Crusader without his input.

Alea Iacta Est - Stephen Chenault's thoughts on how 4E is a good thing for all concerns...He comes across as a bit of a blow-hard in this, but that's never bothered me.....I mean, Gary came across as a bit of a blow-hard in much of his writing. If that really bothered me, I'd have never finished the original AD&D DungeonMaster's Guide. And I'm a bit of a blowhard too....Anyway, and to be fair to Stephen, I think he expresses a lot of really great ideas in this editorial.

Hammer & Anvil - Casey Canfield's campaign setting continues to take shape. I'll be interested to see where he goes with this.

A Starsiege ad ov note....Can't wait to see this in print....

An Intro to Card Modeling - Some practical advice from Tom Tullis

The Aihrdian Chronicles - I haven't finished this yet, but from what I've seen, Stephen Chenault seems to be doing some fine fiction as well as fine game design.

Castellan' sGuide to Arms and Armor Ad - WTF, is this 3.5?

The Angry Gamer - Stupid Names piss him off....and me.

Moat Gate - Don MacVittie updates us on the Moat Gate product of Yggsburgh....

The Dweomercraefter's Den - Gary and Jeffery Calanian on Zagyg Castle...interesting history.

Musings from the Den - Stephen Chenault tells us about what to expect...

And finally, Slippery Slope - A Joe Damiani adventure. To be honest, I have only skimmed this. I have high hopes and really would like to see this sort of thing be a regular in The Crusader.....I'm assuming it rocks....if it doesn't you'll hear about it soon.

Auld Wyrmish - Mike Stewart's...um errata from...like the last issue....wasn't this handled online? I think this was a wash for me.

And finally, Tom Wham's goofy, morbid cartoon and a back cover that advertises advertising.....eek

Anyway, I did really enjoy the magazine. I give it a solid 8.

~AoB
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sieg · Post by **sieg** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:02 am

Yes, the errata was posted here, but there was virtually no room for AW this issue so Liz and I decided to post it in the mag as the AW so its still around but doesn't take up much room. Besides, there ARE a few people who subscribe to the Crusader but don't read this forum. Mad, I know!
CGA&A being a 3.5 product? What gave you that idea?
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adaen · Post by **adaen** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:07 am

sieg wrote:
CGA&A being a 3.5 product? What gave you that idea?

Not that it was actually a 3.5 product....just that its title was rather splat-bookish. I'm sure it is great though....
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sieg · Post by **sieg** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:20 am

adaen wrote:
Not that it was actually a 3.5 product....just that its title was rather splat-bookish. I'm sure it is great though....

Well, I think it is, but then again I would.
As for "Splatbook"....well, I suppose some might call it that. But its optional, no real new rules in it (just tweak effects to make the weapon/armor interesting) and is only 24 or so pages long. Plus it'll be cheap!

I suppose the same might be said of the 2E Ad&D "Complete Guide to Navel Lint" books. Were they cheap? I never bought 'em so I don't really know...

Anyway, if interest permits the next one will be a Guide to Castles & Dominions and after that...who knows. But I don't believe any new classes, rules or such like will be in them. At least I have no intention of doing that. To me, such is what creates a subtle "requirement" to buy which I'm against.
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:47 am

Having read the threads about the Castellan's guide to Arms/Armor and knowing sieg's work, I'm very much looking forward to this book.

I think it's foolish to assume anything about a product because of a name or some preconceived notion based on some other poorly design version of D&D!
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:50 am

Oh yeah, I meant to add that, IMO - having a guide like would be a very helpful guide/resource to the Player's Handbook!
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:51 am

My Crusader 9 arrived over the weekend, so I grabbed it tonight when I got home.

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:19 am

What aspects of "Castles and Dominions" do yo wish to cover? IF you would like another Game Master to look at it, who has done a fair amount of castle, domain, and world building over the years, I volunteer to give you feedback.
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sieg · Post by **sieg** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:00 am

Appreciate it, Treebore! Of course, let's ee how the first volume sells. If it bombs Steve may say "screw it!" and put me back to writing more modules.
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Indigo Rose · Post by **Indigo Rose** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:13 pm

sieg wrote:
Appreciate it, Treebore! Of course, let's ee how the first volume sells. If it bombs Steve may say "screw it!" and put me back to writing more modules.

Oh, like you'd hate that!
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James M. Ward · Post by **James M. Ward** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:12 pm

Hey,

I'm James M. Ward and I'm the managing editor for the Crusader. I appreciate the comments on this board and I promise to watch these boards closely for comments and more of what you all want to see in the magazine.

We at Troll Lords have lots of plans for the magazine. The fans will be pleased to know that we will start putting it out monthly with issue 11. I know there have been some late problems in the past, but I have to say the writers , editors, and typesetters are doing a great job to get it out on time now.

I would like your comments on the following ideas:

1) one-page board game reviews to help people buy fun games

2) a series on how to become a successful game designer

3) a series on how to become a successful novel author

4) The magazine going to 36 pages

I look forward to your comments,

James M. Ward

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:23 pm

I would absolutely love to see a "classifieds" section - gamers looking for gamers. C&C is a niche game, with people spread so far across the globe that it can be hard for them to locate others of like nature, and, because most of them don't come to the boards.... they have no real way of finding each other.

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:18 pm

How about a dedicated, or somewhat dedicated, house rules column. Start using the house rules some of use have posted, and then ask readers and other members to send in rules variations they use. Also use the article to encourage people to visit the forums to share more ideas, etc...
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Jackal · Post by **Jackal** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:32 pm

Edit: Moved.

shadoes · Post by **shadoes** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:45 pm

Would like to see a new classes or variants section. Much like the Old Dragon did. Totally optional rules for PCs and NPCs. These could even be board submissions, etc.

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:52 pm

Please post suggestions in the sticky thread for Crusader suggestions - that is the point of it, to keep them all in one place.

Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:09 am

James Ward is doing a great job on the magazine and we are really excited about the changes and the direction he's giving it.

Trollzah!

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:46 am

Turns out I got mine yesterday and the wife didn't tell me. I'll look it over tomorrow when I get a chance.

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