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Post by thetekumelproject on Dec 2, 2014 16:38:32 GMT -6
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benno
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Post by benno on Dec 2, 2014 20:13:55 GMT -6
Ugh, Tekumel, my one gaming weakness. I've ordered but I find it incredibly frustrating that there is no information on the content. I know from the picture of the first page we get an adventure but no information on what it is, for example. Could you give a brief outline of what's in this issue?
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Post by thetekumelproject on Dec 2, 2014 21:12:30 GMT -6
The fanzine is all about EPT. First there are a few "additions and changes" ie. He will be referring to the alignments as "Change/Stability" rather than "Good/Evil". Then a description of one of two additional classes he uses - the Shaman. There are some nicely fleshed out Patrons with some really cool scenario hooks for each. A short bestiary of some beasties not in EPT. Then some magic items. At the end is a short scenario. I thought the Shaman write-up quite good and liked the magic items. The scenario was seems a good introductory adventure that looks like it could lead to others. My favourite section, however, is the Patrons. A really, really good idea. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 21:27:56 GMT -6
I'm never buying anything from that Dwimmermount guy. Period. No matter how cool it is.
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benno
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Post by benno on Dec 3, 2014 8:36:26 GMT -6
I sympathise, vlark but I also believe that forgiveness is preferable to resentment. Thanks Tekumelproject, the patrons do sound very interesting.
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Post by akooser on Dec 28, 2014 10:59:31 GMT -6
Yeah, it's very cool. I have my copy.
Table of Contents
Page 2 - Alignment, Professions, and Basic Talents
House rules to the EPT main book
Page 3 - Shaman
Adds another spell caster that doesn't have to be a foreigner and could well come from some distant tribe or from a relic culture
Page 10 - Patrons
Are fleshed out from the random patron table. Helps to anchor them in a time and place.
Page 16 - Bestiary
Monsters that appeared in other EPT stuff but didn't have EPT stats.
Page 21 - Magical Devices
Like it says more magical toys for your game. They keep with the format found in the EPT main book.
Page 23 - The Hidden Shrine
Does a good job of anchoring in the political and social aspects of dungeon delving on Tekumel.
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Post by greentongue on Dec 29, 2014 6:53:56 GMT -6
I'd be all over this if it wouldn't just sit on the shelve collecting dust with the rest of the EPT stuff.  (A personal problem, not a problem with the offering.) = |
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Post by chicagowiz on Dec 29, 2014 9:24:35 GMT -6
I sympathise, vlark but I also believe that forgiveness is preferable to resentment. Thanks Tekumelproject, the patrons do sound very interesting. It's not resentment, it's the "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me" principle. I, too, will not purchase or support Jamal. |
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Post by monk on Dec 29, 2014 19:51:38 GMT -6
I'd be all over this if it wouldn't just sit on the shelve collecting dust with the rest of the EPT stuff. (A personal problem, not a problem with the offering.) = I have a similar problem, but solve it by ripping off anything I like from EPT/Tekumel and integrating it into my own world. That way I get to use what I like without having to convince anyone else to play EPT. |
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benno
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Post by benno on Dec 29, 2014 21:02:12 GMT -6
I sympathise, vlark but I also believe that forgiveness is preferable to resentment. Thanks Tekumelproject, the patrons do sound very interesting. It's not resentment, it's the "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me" principle. I, too, will not purchase or support Jamal. Oh, same thing. |
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Post by chicagowiz on Dec 29, 2014 21:46:46 GMT -6
It's not resentment, it's the "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me" principle. I, too, will not purchase or support Jamal. Oh, same thing. *shrug* I have no resentment at Jamal, I'm just not going to throw good money after bad. |
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Post by oakesspalding on Dec 30, 2014 0:58:17 GMT -6
I assume Jamal is James. Why is he called Jamal?
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benno
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Post by benno on Dec 30, 2014 2:33:08 GMT -6
*shrug* I have no resentment at Jamal, I'm just not going to throw good money after bad. Okay. I don't care. If you have issue with my preference for forgiveness then that is your issue. |
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Post by chicagowiz on Dec 30, 2014 8:42:42 GMT -6
*shrug* I have no resentment at Jamal, I'm just not going to throw good money after bad. Okay. I don't care. If you have issue with my preference for forgiveness then that is your issue. LOL, nope, I don't have an issue with your preference. To each their own. Jamal's history, tendencies and activities are fair game for discussion and option. PT Barnum's theorem is one used by him in this latest venture. |
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Post by chicagowiz on Dec 30, 2014 8:44:11 GMT -6
I assume Jamal is James. Why is he called Jamal? Shorthand for James Maliszewski. I first saw it during the Kickstarter debacle. |
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Post by monk on Dec 30, 2014 12:22:53 GMT -6
I don't what the history is, but if you send that guy the money on paypal he sends a zine to your house. At least that was my experience.
Speaking of the zine, the art in it is rad. Jason Sholtis channeling some solid Jakallan flava. I like.
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akooser
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Post by akooser on Dec 30, 2014 17:59:17 GMT -6
For you folks that have issues with James, start a new thread about it. This isn't the place for it. Last I check we are talking about Issue 1 not your personal issues. monk Yeah, the art is super cool. |
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Post by Finarvyn on Dec 31, 2014 5:51:59 GMT -6
[ADMIN VOICE]
Please do not clutter these boards with argument about James. I understand that some folks have issue with him, but we don't need to fight about it here. I'm close to locking the thread or deleting a number of posts. Just play nice.
[/ADMIN VOICE]
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Post by funkaoshi on Jan 3, 2015 8:45:20 GMT -6
My copy came before the Christmas holidays. Looking forward to fhe second issue. It's worth $10 for the Jason Sholtis cover, never mind anything else. You can frame it and call it a day. The new content for Tékumel is great, and it's all for the first boxed set edition of the game. It even uses the same numbering scheme when discussing new rules.
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Post by strangebrew on Jun 5, 2015 21:26:56 GMT -6
I recently received Issue 2 of this fanzine. I actually signed on just now to post a little review of it here, but I when to the zine's URL to copy and paste it and it's sold out! Not much point in writing a review now...maybe I received the last copy?
Anyways, I liked it, and will be ordering the new issue as well. I'm pretty new to EPT, and I found it very approachable which was a bit of a relief. Some nice artwork and maps as well.
I'm assuming this is all information from the author's home game. I really wished people (myself included) would do things like this more often. Wouldn't it be great if everyone had a campaign zine? I'd love to have a box full of little booklets from a dozen or so different campaigns. Easier said than done I guess.
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