Blackmoor Products from CMP (2008-09)

[havard]

I hadn't visited the CMP forum lately, so I just found out about this:

2008
4th Quarter: Dave Arneson's Blackmoor: The First Campaign - Campaign Setting (4th ed version of classic Blackmoor setting)

2009
1st Quarter: Blackmoor 2nd Edition (Time Jump) - Campaign Setting (campaign setting based several centuries in the future from the "classic" Blackmoor)
2nd Quarter: Blackmoor 2nd Edition GM's Guide - Sourcebook
3rd Quarter: The Ruins of Castle Blackmoor - Mega-MEGA-Module
4th Quarter: The Duchy of Ten - Sourcebook

Keep your fingers crossed that we see the 4th ed campaign setting (or at least some preview material) very soon!

I am looking forward to seeing more Blackmoor products. Obviously many people here aren't interested in 4e, but I am interested in hearing what you guys thing of these plans.

I am happy to see Duchy of Ten coming out next year. I was worried that we would get updates of all the exisiting 3e books before we would get to see something new.

I also find the Time Jump setting to be quite intriguing...


Havard

[Finarvyn]

I have mixed feelings about this. While I have a complete set of d20 Blackmoor products, I never really liked the game system. I haven't played 4E yet, but in reading it over I think I like it better. While I hate to re-buy products, I'll probably support Blackmoor because it's Blackmoor.

I'd still like to see something more "grass roots", though, and wish they would put together products for C&C, LL, S&W, or something more OD&D-ish. I think that an "old school" campaign such as Blackmoor should be done using "old school" rules if the intent is to preserve the original flavor of the game.

Just my two cents.

[havard]

Nov 11, 2008 7:12:39 GMT -6 Finarvyn said:

I have mixed feelings about this. While I have a complete set of d20 Blackmoor products, I never really liked the game system. I haven't played 4E yet, but in reading it over I think I like it better. While I hate to re-buy products, I'll probably support Blackmoor because it's Blackmoor.

I am actually less optimistic about 4E. While 4E is a move towards smaller stat blocks, the books are very rules oriented and I have found that for a setting guy like myself, they look less appealing. This is just an impression though and I ofcourse we don't know what the Blackmoor books will be like. Re-buys are annoying, but I am interested in seeing how much of the Blackmoor 3e specific stuff (new classes, races etc) will be brought over to 4E Blackmoor. In terms of setting, is it possible that 4E will return Blackmoor to its roots?

Nov 11, 2008 7:12:39 GMT -6 Finarvyn said:

II'd still like to see something more "grass roots", though, and wish they would put together products for C&C, LL, S&W, or something more OD&D-ish. I think that an "old school" campaign such as Blackmoor should be done using "old school" rules if the intent is to preserve the original flavor of the game.

Unfortunately this would never happen. WotC owns the Blackmoor lisence and from what I understand ZGG's contract with WotC states that Blackmoor products need to be produced for the current edition of D&D only.

Just my two cents.

Its always interesting to hear your opinion Fin! I hope others will add their thoughts as well

Havard

[blackmoor]

To my knowledge all this is true. Code Monkey plns on pushing ahead with the 4th edition material. I am still waiting for my draft copy. I will do all that I can to support and assist the project.

Dave Arneson
Dark Lord Of Game Design

[havard]

Nov 22, 2008 22:08:24 GMT -6 blackmoor said:

To my knowledge all this is true. Code Monkey plns on pushing ahead with the 4th edition material. I am still waiting for y draft cop. I will do all that I can to support and assist the project.

Dave Arneson
Dark Lord Of Game Design

Thanks for confirming this Dave! It is good to see that you are still involved in the process. It would be cool if you could tell us what you think once you get the drafts.

Havard