Got my Crusader #13!
Got my Crusader #13!
It's an interesting mix of looking backwards and forwards.
Backward looking with the last of the Gary Gygax "how it all happened' articles totaling 7 pages!, then Steve and Mark give us 3 pages about the amazing rush to get UW, SS, ToA printed in time for Gen Con. (Kudos to all for the long hours, especially Peter for the "15 hour days and weekends too")
Then the future is shown, with Steve's sample chapter on NPCs from the (soon to be a reality, I hope) CKG. And Mike Stewart putting in a few pages showing off the upcoming Arms & Armor.
Plus there are a number of other goodies. Not as much crunch as some past Crusaders, but good reading nevertheless.
Look to your mailboxes, fellas!!
_________________
Sir Dachda McKinty,
Margrave and Knight of Portlandia
Castles & Crusades Society
Backward looking with the last of the Gary Gygax "how it all happened' articles totaling 7 pages!, then Steve and Mark give us 3 pages about the amazing rush to get UW, SS, ToA printed in time for Gen Con. (Kudos to all for the long hours, especially Peter for the "15 hour days and weekends too")
Then the future is shown, with Steve's sample chapter on NPCs from the (soon to be a reality, I hope) CKG. And Mike Stewart putting in a few pages showing off the upcoming Arms & Armor.
Plus there are a number of other goodies. Not as much crunch as some past Crusaders, but good reading nevertheless.
Look to your mailboxes, fellas!!
_________________
Sir Dachda McKinty,
Margrave and Knight of Portlandia
Castles & Crusades Society
Received mine as well.
A fitting transitional issue, as dachda said, "closing the loop" so to speak on the past and giving a good vibe and path for the future.
Well done again guys. Keep 'em coming!
(I especially liked the inside-front-cover announcement of the three A mods for Dec, Jan & Feb. - looking forward to these!)
_________________
John "Sir Seskis" Wright
Ilshara: Lands of Exile:
http://johnwright281.tripod.com/
High Squire of the C&C Society
www.cncsociety.org
A fitting transitional issue, as dachda said, "closing the loop" so to speak on the past and giving a good vibe and path for the future.
Well done again guys. Keep 'em coming!
(I especially liked the inside-front-cover announcement of the three A mods for Dec, Jan & Feb. - looking forward to these!)
_________________
John "Sir Seskis" Wright
Ilshara: Lands of Exile:
http://johnwright281.tripod.com/
High Squire of the C&C Society
www.cncsociety.org
I got mine today. Definitely a lot of good reading! So did Steve get those dice or not?
_________________
The Ruby Lord, Earl of the Society
Next Con I am attending: http://www.neoncon.com/
My House Rules: http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... llordgames
_________________
The Ruby Lord, Earl of the Society
Next Con I am attending: http://www.neoncon.com/
My House Rules: http://www.freeyabb.com/phpbb/viewtopic ... llordgames
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.
- gideon_thorne
- Maukling
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
- Contact:
*chuckles* That article was an ....edited... version. If Steve and I put out even half the stuff we talk about, we'd have to leave the country... maybe even the planet.
_________________
"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
_________________
"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
Got mine today and only paged through it. Looks excellent. I will read it tomorrow.
_________________
Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
_________________
Count Rhuveinus - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Franqueforte
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
Lord Tadhg - Lejendary Keeper of Castle Ardmore
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth
gideon_thorne wrote:
*chuckles* That article was an ....edited... version. If Steve and I put out even half the stuff we talk about, we'd have to leave the country... maybe even the planet.
Hey now, you know what they say about a Tease!!
_________________
Sir Dachda McKinty,
Margrave and Knight of Portlandia
Castles & Crusades Society
- DangerDwarf
- Maukling
- Posts: 5284
- Joined: Sat May 27, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: East Texas
-
- Ulthal
- Posts: 796
- Joined: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:00 am
Got mine yesterday. Looks good. I liked Gary's article that dealt with the creation of TSR. It was a good peek at the CKG section on npc's.
The highlight was Sieg's Arms and armor preview- That product has moved into the must buy category. It looks well written, well illustrated, and provides a nice insight into the differences/history among weapons and armor. At 1st glance the crunchy bit looks cool.
morty
_________________
A Room Zoom Zoom. A Room Zoom Zoom. Gilly Gilly Gilly Gilly Ot Zat Za Come open the magic door with me, With your imagination there's so much we can see. There is a doorway that leads to a place. I'll find my way by the smile on your face.
The highlight was Sieg's Arms and armor preview- That product has moved into the must buy category. It looks well written, well illustrated, and provides a nice insight into the differences/history among weapons and armor. At 1st glance the crunchy bit looks cool.
morty
_________________
A Room Zoom Zoom. A Room Zoom Zoom. Gilly Gilly Gilly Gilly Ot Zat Za Come open the magic door with me, With your imagination there's so much we can see. There is a doorway that leads to a place. I'll find my way by the smile on your face.
Ah room zoom zoom, ah room zoom zoom. gilly gilly gilly gilly, gilly ah sa sa. Come through the magic door with me and see the things you never dreamed you'll see.
- Julian Grimm
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 4609
- Joined: Thu May 11, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: SW Missouri
- Contact:
I agree 13 was a great transitional issue. I also may have to pick up a copy of Airships since the game looks good and is something I am interested in.
I'm wondering, with the transition, will there be a new volume number on issue 14?
_________________
The Lord of Ravens
My blog
I'm wondering, with the transition, will there be a new volume number on issue 14?
_________________
The Lord of Ravens
My blog
Lord Skystorm
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
We change volume numbers with every January issue. I'm glad to see the airship article was of interest. I want to talk about a good game in every issue so that some of you can make fun buying choices.
It's the same thing with the book reviews that are coming up. Remember that with issue 15 in December Crusader goes to 36 pages!
James M. Ward
Managing Editor
Crusader
It's the same thing with the book reviews that are coming up. Remember that with issue 15 in December Crusader goes to 36 pages!
James M. Ward
Managing Editor
Crusader
- Omote
- Battle Stag
- Posts: 11560
- Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
- Contact:
Yes, read through some of Issue #13 this morning. Good stuff, like usual. As for 36 pages, there is always room for more Aihrdian Chronicles stuff.
But I do have to say that the big honkin' advertisement on the inside cover (nice painting BTW) for A5, A6, and A7 is cool and all, but c'mon... Are those release dates serious? C'mon.
-O
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
But I do have to say that the big honkin' advertisement on the inside cover (nice painting BTW) for A5, A6, and A7 is cool and all, but c'mon... Are those release dates serious? C'mon.
-O
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
@-Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society-@
VAE VICTUS!
>> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <<
VAE VICTUS!
>> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <<
Mine arrived Saturday, and like usual, was curled in the mail box. Thank you for putting heavier cardstock covers on these. That greatly helps prevent permanent damage.
Oh, and do not think I am complaining. I get these for free, so I have no reason to moan. I'm just saying I am very happy that the cover was sturdier -- I can straighten it out easier.
_________________
If it matters, leave a message at the beep.
Serl's Corner
Oh, and do not think I am complaining. I get these for free, so I have no reason to moan. I'm just saying I am very happy that the cover was sturdier -- I can straighten it out easier.
_________________
If it matters, leave a message at the beep.
Serl's Corner
- moriarty777
- Renegade Mage
- Posts: 3739
- Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: Montreal, Canada
Which reminds me... I still have to renew... need to do that tonight. Haven't received 13 yet but as a Canadian Subscriber, I'm accustomed to having to wait longer (for one reason or another).
Hopefully 13 will be in my box today... but if it arrives in my box by the end of the week I will be freakin' ecstatic!
M
_________________
"You face Death itself in the form of... 1d4 Tarrasques!"
Partner to Brave Halfling Publishing
http://www.arcanacreations.com
Hopefully 13 will be in my box today... but if it arrives in my box by the end of the week I will be freakin' ecstatic!
M
_________________
"You face Death itself in the form of... 1d4 Tarrasques!"
Partner to Brave Halfling Publishing
http://www.arcanacreations.com
- Troll Lord
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 3232
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
OMOTE!!!
A5 is done and we are working over A6. We are really going to work toward a monthly release until that series is DONE!!!!!!
Keep the faith man. Keep the faith.
Steve
_________________
The High Lord, Coburg the Undying
He who sits on the elephants back
Castle and Crusade Society
[email protected]
A5 is done and we are working over A6. We are really going to work toward a monthly release until that series is DONE!!!!!!
Keep the faith man. Keep the faith.
Steve
_________________
The High Lord, Coburg the Undying
He who sits on the elephants back
Castle and Crusade Society
[email protected]
_____________________________
He Who Sits on the Elephants Back
The Troll Lord
Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
He Who Sits on the Elephants Back
The Troll Lord
Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
- DangerDwarf
- Maukling
- Posts: 5284
- Joined: Sat May 27, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: East Texas
Omote wrote:
But I do have to say that the big honkin' advertisement on the inside cover (nice painting BTW) for A5, A6, and A7 is cool and all, but c'mon... Are those release dates serious? C'mon.
I've still not managed to move beyond the inside of the front cover. I'm still staring at the advert in disbelief.
- Omote
- Battle Stag
- Posts: 11560
- Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: The fairest view in the park, Ohio.
- Contact:
Troll Lord wrote:
OMOTE!!!
A5 is done and we are working over A6. We are really going to work toward a monthly release until that series is DONE!!!!!!
Keep the faith man. Keep the faith.
Steve
GAH! Don't yell at me. I'm sorry Mr. Troll man. It was foolish of me to make such a statement. Consider my faith as strong as ever. Hallelujah!!!
Nice advertisment and cover painting BTW.
-O
_________________
> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <
Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society
@-Duke Omote Landwehr, Holy Order of the FPQ ~ Prince of the Castles & Crusades Society-@
VAE VICTUS!
>> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <<
VAE VICTUS!
>> Omote's Advanced C&C stuff <<
- Troll Lord
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 3232
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
DangerDwarf wrote:
I've still not managed to move beyond the inside of the front cover. I'm still staring at the advert in disbelief.
Et tu!???
Steve
_________________
The High Lord, Coburg the Undying
He who sits on the elephants back
Castle and Crusade Society
[email protected]
_____________________________
He Who Sits on the Elephants Back
The Troll Lord
Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
He Who Sits on the Elephants Back
The Troll Lord
Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
- Troll Lord
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 3232
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
Omote wrote:
GAH! Don't yell at me. I'm sorry Mr. Troll man. It was foolish of me to make such a statement. Consider my faith as strong as ever. Hallelujah!!!
Nice advertisment and cover painting BTW.
-O
Steve
_________________
The High Lord, Coburg the Undying
He who sits on the elephants back
Castle and Crusade Society
[email protected]
_____________________________
He Who Sits on the Elephants Back
The Troll Lord
Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
He Who Sits on the Elephants Back
The Troll Lord
Steve Chenault, President & CEO of Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games
- gideon_thorne
- Maukling
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
- Contact:
Troll Lord wrote:
Et tu!???
Steve
Its from shock on how bad the art sucks. ^_~`
_________________
"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
Art is very subjective, but from my experience (30+ years in the hobby industry) I think that piece of art is fantastic. It's a dynamic battle scene. The two figures are in the proper proportions. It's an exciting piece of action that I can easily imagine myself doing. Plust it gives fans of C&C some great information and I bet my buddy Steve hits those deadlines.
best,
James M. Ward
Managing Editor
Crusader
best,
James M. Ward
Managing Editor
Crusader
- gideon_thorne
- Maukling
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
- Contact:
James M. Ward wrote:
Art is very subjective, but from my experience (30+ years in the hobby industry) I think that piece of art is fantastic. It's a dynamic battle scene. The two figures are in the proper proportions. It's an exciting piece of action that I can easily imagine myself doing. Plust it gives fans of C&C some great information and I bet my buddy Steve hits those deadlines.
best,
James M. Ward
Managing Editor
Crusader
*grins* Its my art dude. I'm picking on myself. I do that.
_________________
"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
- Julian Grimm
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 4609
- Joined: Thu May 11, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: SW Missouri
- Contact:
What else do you do to yourself?
_________________
The Lord of Ravens
My blog
_________________
The Lord of Ravens
My blog
Lord Skystorm
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
- moriarty777
- Renegade Mage
- Posts: 3739
- Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: Montreal, Canada
Can't comment... still waiting... and hoping... that 13 will be in my Mailbox today!
M
_________________
"You face Death itself in the form of... 1d4 Tarrasques!"
Partner to Brave Halfling Publishing
http://www.arcanacreations.com
M
_________________
"You face Death itself in the form of... 1d4 Tarrasques!"
Partner to Brave Halfling Publishing
http://www.arcanacreations.com
- gideon_thorne
- Maukling
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
- Contact:
Julian Grimm wrote:
What else do you do to yourself?
Why? Has living in MO turned you into some sort of weirdie voyeur? There are all kinds of shops for that along the highway squire.
_________________
"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach
- Julian Grimm
- Greater Lore Drake
- Posts: 4609
- Joined: Thu May 11, 2006 7:00 am
- Location: SW Missouri
- Contact:
gideon_thorne wrote:
Why? Has living in MO turned you into some sort of weirdie voyeur? There are all kinds of shops for that along the highway squire.
And how do you know those shops?
_________________
The Lord of Ravens
My blog
Lord Skystorm
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
Grand Knight Commander KoTC, Member C&CS
Donner Party Meats: We're here to serve YOU!
AD&D per se is as dead a system as Latin is a language, while the C&C game has much the same spirit and nearly the same mechanics. --Gary Gygax 8/16/06
- gideon_thorne
- Maukling
- Posts: 6176
- Joined: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:00 am
- Contact:
Julian Grimm wrote:
And how do you know those shops?
I passed em on the highway every time I went to Archon. Kinda hard to miss a pink building with pink dayglow lights.
_________________
"We'll go out through the kitchen!" Tanis Half-Elven
Peter Bradley
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout, 'Save us!' And I'll look down, and whisper 'No.' " ~Rorschach