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Post by scalydemon on Dec 27, 2013 19:46:52 GMT -6
The purpose of this thread is to have a place for people to write and post mini reviews of Old school gaming products recently produced (within the last few years or so). Some may term them OSR products.
The reason for them being mini reviews is so more people participate in posting reviews. It shouldn't have to be something that takes you a lot of time or thought really - just a little info on a product for those that may be interested. It may also serve the purpose of helping to promote OSR products. Write as little or as much as you desire in your review. Please try and stick to the basic format below to help things stay cohesive (copy and paste this format and fill it in with your thoughts).
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Disclosure statement:
Product details/description/appearance:
What it is about/your thoughts:
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Post by scalydemon on Dec 27, 2013 19:56:25 GMT -6
I'll start,
Title: Towers of Krshal
By: Albert Rakowski
For: looks like any old school fantasy based RPG
Levels - Any
Disclosure statement: None. I don't know the author nor have I had any writing association etc.
Product details/description/appearance: Lulu produced. Glossy cover. Digest sized approx 8 1/2" x 6". 32 pages.
I like the cover art, although its a bit dark and I personally would have preferred a non gloss cover to give the product a better old school look - but this may be a lulu thing. Interior art is very sparse, really only the intro page and a few diagrams
What it is about/your thoughts: This is a resource basically for building interesting Cities to have in your campaign. It is very bare bones, but I liked that. It is primarily table driven, and has a creeped out feel/flavor to the descriptions (think Lovecraft or Carcosa etc.)
General recommendations: If you use this as a tool/aid, as I think it is intended, it is a nice little product. Those that want to just roll dice or do very little work and have a City created for them may be dissapointed in how bare bones it is.
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Post by kent on Dec 27, 2013 20:05:59 GMT -6
That is a weak review. Pointless actually.
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Post by scalydemon on Dec 27, 2013 21:39:23 GMT -6
That is a weak review. Pointless actually. The second review is up already! And its a review of the 1st review!  |
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Post by scalydemon on Dec 28, 2013 12:49:51 GMT -6
Title: Sabres & Witchery
By: Simon Washbourne
For: uses the Swords & Wizardy mechanics as a base, but it is it's own game/setting
Levels - any
Disclosure statement: None
Product details/description/appearance: Digest sized approx 6" x 8" available thru Lulu. 101 pages including the Open game license statement. I like the art inside as it fits the setting and time period well. There is a moderate amount of interior art. The cover is simple but in good taste (glossy).
What it is about/your thoughts: This is a ruleset, based on the S&W core mechanics to play a game set in the late 1600's through early 1800's likely in Europe. I read through the game and it looks very well and concisely written. I like how it uses familiar mechanics, stat blocks etc, but also includes some fun sounding classes to play based on the setting. I also liked that it includes a few introductory adventures, although these are quite bare bones. The mechanic in the ruleset where a natural 20 can be deadly - I thought was clever. Its a minor quibble of mine that in most forms of D&D a well placed blow by a minor creature has no chance of killing a mid level foe, this solves that problem. I also like the rules on firearms and the equipment/raiment options listed. This book screams at you to run a Solomon Kane style adventure.
General recommendations: This smallish book does exactly what it sets out to do. Well done.
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Post by scalydemon on Oct 27, 2017 22:34:13 GMT -6
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Post by scalydemon on Jan 15, 2018 21:50:58 GMT -6
Title: Lost Lands - Borderland Provinces
By: Frog God games/Matt Finch (primarily)
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Levels - if applicable - various
Disclosure statement: none
Product details/description/appearance: I will be reviewing the overall setting and also some individual products (player's gazeteer, player's guide, journey generator etc.)
What it is about/your thoughts: This is a campaign setting for designed for the S&W ruleset/ this is an initial placeholder for upcoming thoughts on this/these
General recommendations: to be discussed
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Post by scalydemon on Jan 15, 2018 22:50:22 GMT -6
Title: Borderland Provinces - Player's Gazeteer
By: Frog God games/Matt Finch (primarily)
For: Swords & Wizardry ruleset
Levels - various
Disclosure statement: none
Product details/description/appearance: 22 pages, which includes the cover and OGL blurb etc. I got the pdf only as part of a bundle. Formatting is very nice. There is some sparse art, but mostly shields, small castles and the like. A nice opening art piece by Jason Sholtis (I think)
What it is about/your thoughts: This is a gazeteer you can hand out or make available to the players while playing this campaign setting (Borderland Provinces). I have never run a campaign before that supplied anything such as this. I find it very refreshing, takes some of the burden of being able to describe any/all regions etc from the DM. I also like how it keeps some info sparse or mysterious, to be explored.
General recommendations: Grab this if you are running this setting. Grab it otherwise if you find it cheap and would like to see an example of this type of product (perhaps for your own setting), or if you just would like to read the basics of this setting to get a feel.
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