Castellan's Guide to Arms & Armor

Post by **Breakdaddy** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:58 pm

I just picked up my Castellan's Guide and I really have to say: Excellent work Mike! Some well done research in there with interesting tidbits on the various types of equipment included along with balanced stats for our favorite Fantasy Roleplaying system, C&C. A very good addition to the C&C lineup. Excellent artwork, although much of it will be familiar to those of us with the other TLG books.

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:10 am

I am waiting for one more release before I play "catch up" on the TLG goodies.
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Post by **Breakdaddy** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:12 pm

Understood. Hell, I was a little behind myself. I picked up A5 too. Still havent cracked that one yet, so no report at the moment.

Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:58 pm

Speaking of A5 and CGAaA, I picked up both of them today, in an order to the Trolls. I was really tempted to get Towers of Adventure and AWD, too, but I need some money to eat with until next payday.
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seskis281 · Post by **seskis281** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:33 am

I ordered all 3 - waiting with baited breath for their delivery!

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:42 am

Maybe I'll give the ol' Steve a call, but I doubt he wants to talk to me anymore. I'm a bad boy.
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DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:44 am

Got this in the mail today and plan on looking it over tonight.

Still haven't received my copy of A5 yet though, and I ordered it before I ordered Arms & Armor.

Eisenmann · Post by **Eisenmann** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:14 am

I'm waiting for it to be released as a PDF. I'm hoping that it shows up soon on RPGNow.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:15 pm

BAH, my FLGS hasn't gotten any of this stuff in yet. Boo.

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K2h2m3 · Post by **K2h2m3** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:28 am

Same here Omote.

ssfsx17 · Post by **ssfsx17** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:00 am

I just got my copy in the mail. It's an excellent resource for any FRPG on dark age and early medieval equipment, and will nicely complement my books for The Riddle of Steel.

Coleston the Cavalier · Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:03 am

I went to my local gaming store (150 miles round trip) but they didn't have it.
I guess I'll have to order it. The preview in Crusader has me excited about it.

serleran wrote:
Maybe I'll give the ol' Steve a call, but I doubt he wants to talk to me anymore. I'm a bad boy.

Guess I've missed something.
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sieg · Post by **sieg** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:40 am

Thanks for the kind wors, all... I just need to get the copy and see how much of it was mine and how much Steve ads.
No, you didn't miss anything. Steve just talks to his employees least of all.
(at least, those that don't game with him)

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Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:21 am

Well, sir, it is pretty fantastic, nonetheless. Mine came in today and I've been pouring over the goodness therein (A5 came in, too, but I've been busy with Arms and Armor so far).
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Hrolfgar · Post by **Hrolfgar** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:22 am

I was just checking the preview over at rpgnow, and this is a must have for me. I will be able to scrap my lousy (and disliked) houserule attempt to mimic the 1e weapon to hit modifiers.

Frost · Post by **Frost** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:33 pm

Yes, the preview looks excellent. Well done, guys.
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Dristram · Post by **Dristram** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:24 pm

Omote wrote:
BAH, my FLGS hasn't gotten any of this stuff in yet. Boo.

-O

That's frustrating. IMHO, it should be available in stores at least by the time it comes in the mail. It's STILL not available for my game store to get from the distributor. That's sure not helping those who want to support their local game store.
My store manager told me he found out the release date is February 2nd. So, I guess look for this book in your favorite game store the 3rd or 4th.

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:36 pm

Yes, it has rule variations for specific effects as pertains to the historical use of said piece of equipment. For the most part, they are relatively minor adjustments, like a +1 against mailed armor.
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koralas · Post by **koralas** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:46 am

mediapig wrote:
Does this book have any useful rules / crunch type stuff in it, or is it mostly just a big list of weapons?

Can't go wrong with a book with a "poofy shirt"! No, really, it has rules for why silk shirts are cool, and I do mean that seriously.

I really enjoy the book, lots of fluff around the weapons, and like Serl said, there are rule variations, along with those cool descriptions.

mediapig · Post by **mediapig** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:14 pm

Sounds cool! I'll have to pick that up while it's on sale then!

FASAfan · Post by **FASAfan** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 2:40 am

Since the thread's already here, thought I'd ask...

1.) So a Spatha does 1d8+1 (pg. 16), with an additional +1 when used by a mounted warrior. Just making sure that +1 in the text under "Intent" didn't get accidently added to a standard 1d8.

2.) Had to read carefully, but according to the text on page 4, there is a functional difference between a Birnie and a Byrnie.

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one because of the similar spellings, and thus, pronunciations (I assume). When I search online, Birnie/Byrnie seem to be the same thing.

What gives? Is there any chance this is a misprint or "artistic license"?

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:07 am

FASAfan wrote:
Since the thread's already here, thought I'd ask...

1.) So a Spatha does 1d8+1 (pg. 16), with an additional +1 when used by a mounted warrior. Just making sure that +1 in the text under "Intent" didn't get accidently added to a standard 1d8.

2.) Had to read carefully, but according to the text on page 4, there is a functional difference between a Birnie and a Byrnie.

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one because of the similar spellings, and thus, pronunciations (I assume). When I search online, Birnie/Byrnie seem to be the same thing.

What gives? Is there any chance this is a misprint or "artistic license"?

hopefully Seig will see this one and have an answer, because I sure have no idea.
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