Got me a 1st printing Players Handbook... and it's weeeird.

[slimykuotoan]

But really cool.

And it hath artwork I've never seen in any o'er printing!

The sacred tome:

[slimykuotoan]

I really like it.

And I'm now privy to C&C artwork most of you are not!!!

[Rhuvein]

I really like it.

And I'm now privy to C&C artwork most of you are not!!!

Well, I think most of us have the 1st print!

Hmm, I'll have to pull it out and have a look see - since I haven't used it in about 8 or 9 years!

[slimykuotoan]

Only us old warriors Rhuvein.

Check out pages 36, 80 and 93 when u do. Verily, I've ne'er seen any o' the likes o' that bayfore.

[maximus]

What does the cover look like? I think I have the 3rd printing of PH, digest version.

[Treebore]

The only serious problem with the first printing, aside form irritating spelling errors and the errata, most of which has now been corrected, with a couple of exceptions, is the layout is pretty "basic".

[slimykuotoan]

What does the cover look like? I think I have the 3rd printing of PH, digest version.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg5MDA=/ ... b/$_35.JPG

[Kayolan]

I got a copy of the first printing, pretty much mint condition as I very soon afterward got the third printing. The binding is super tight on my copy, as in I couldn't break it in even when I tried to get it to lay flat even a little, it would quickly snap back shut on me, which was annoying. Editing was very bad. Layout wasn't great either. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment, but I don't seem to recall art that wasn't in the third printing, I think that some of the pieces were much larger than they appeared in the third, although I could be wrong about this since it's been years since I've cracked it open.

[slimykuotoan]

Yeah, biiig pics fer sure.

[slimykuotoan]

I'm sitting here pursuing it, whilst listening to Megadeth.

[slimykuotoan]

It's SO old school, it BLOWS my MIND.

[slimykuotoan]

This' how I feel, when I'm reading it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpvUqzPixAU

[maximus]

What does the cover look like? I think I have the 3rd printing of PH, digest version.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg5MDA=/ ... b/$_35.JPG

Thanks. Looks like the cover of the After Winters Dark set I picked up awhile back.

[slimykuotoan]

Yeah, I looove that cover.

[dcfitch]

Never seen the fabled 1st printing of our sacred holy book! Can you attach a picture or two of the interior art?

[slimykuotoan]

I'm not sure I can take a pic and post it due to copyright, but the stuff is so beautiful man.

[Rhuvein]

Finally looked at the art and it does seem interesting ~ darker but not necessarily in a bad way. I still remember the thrill when the book first came out. I had the C&C White Box which was fabulous for what it was, but the get the full blown game was the excellence!

I'd say it's a great collector's item for any Crusader!

[Treebore]

The inside covers of my first printing contain my very first house rules for C&C.

[slimykuotoan]

Yeah, I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

[Rigon]

My 1st print has Steve's signature in it. I should have gotten Mac's, Davis', and Peter's while I was at it.

R-

[Rhuvein]

My 1st print has Steve's signature in it. I should have gotten Mac's, Davis', and Peter's while I was at it.

R-

Nice.

I did get Mac, Steve and Davis for the 2nd print!

[slimykuotoan]

Having this book is a must imo.

Aye, owning the wellspring from which all C&C flowed, makes one strong with the power of the old gods verily...

[slimykuotoan]

By Crom, it feels good to possess this old tome.

But alas, tis a feeling few o'ers will likely experience.

[Jyrdan Fairblade]

Funny, to me it's the later printings that look weird.

[serleran]

Funny, to me it's the later printings that look weird.

Agreed.

[slimykuotoan]

Yeah, I guess by weird I mean AWESOME!!!

[tylermo]

I still love the old book. Takes me back to buying it at Egyptian Campaign from Stephen and Todd in 2005? That book, M&T, and Crusader 2, I think. Good times.