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Post by mister frau blucher on Dec 25, 2014 13:12:09 GMT -5
Happy Holidays, all, Ebon Rebirth, the latest adventure in the Legends of the Ancient World line, is now available. For more information, please visit the new page on the Dark City Games website: www.darkcitygames.com/display.php?series=law&id=28This is our first game in a couple of years - we promise to do better in the new year! Thank you all for your continued support! Bret and George |
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Post by darkpumpkin on Dec 26, 2014 22:51:19 GMT -5
What's the recommended point total for Ebon Rebirth characters? And is there any new twist, approach or something that marks this one out from other modules? Not that there has to be great originality, I'm just wondering what the vision was.
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Post by nukesnipe on Dec 26, 2014 23:38:23 GMT -5
Sheesh, Bret. Took you long enough to post the announcement. I ordered my copy four days ago!   Happy Holidays, Amigo! |
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Post by vladtaltos on Dec 30, 2014 11:53:03 GMT -5
What's the recommended point total for Ebon Rebirth characters? Hello darkpumpkin, I was involved in the playtest for ER. At that time it was for four 32-point characters, 4 skill levels, with up to 2 in any one skill. Characters also begin play with no more than two weapons, armor up to chainmail, and 100 silver pieces. Some of that may have changed in the final edits. So, it was definitely for beginning/novice level characters unless that was altered. I'm afraid I can't answer the second part of your question. I don't own all the modules, so I can't say what may be different or new. |
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Post by mister frau blucher on Dec 31, 2014 11:03:25 GMT -5
Hey darkpumpkin,
Vlad is correct, 4 32 point/4 skill characters, up to two levels in any one skill. I haven't received my hard copy yet, so I hope that wasn't lost somehow!
As far as differences, there is no immediate threat as in other modules. It is more of a wide open, explore what you want to (hexcrawlish) approach, with a background plot that gradually comes into focus as you complete quests, and gather information.
So it is a bit of experiment - I was a little worried that its openness and apparent lack of direction might bore people, but I also wanted to do a bit of a beginning, In-search-of-adventure kind of feel. In other advetures, you must recover the blackstone, or stop the worm god, or close the gates to the Underworld; here, you are just trying to survive. Feedback was actually pretty good, and lots of tweaks were made based on that - in particular Vlad's excellent comments.
Bret
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Post by vladtaltos on Jan 2, 2015 11:21:53 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words, Bret. It was a lot of fun playtesting Ebon Rebirth.
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Post by Lord Inar on Jan 4, 2015 17:30:52 GMT -5
I just got it in the mail two days ago and it looks great, particularly the map!
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Post by nukesnipe on Jan 4, 2015 19:05:17 GMT -5
I just got it in the mail two days ago and it looks great, particularly the map! I think I have game envy. The USPS tracker states "12/27/14 3:47 AM FORT WORTH, TX 76161 Departed USPS Facility". I live less than 30 miles from that facility, and just over 3 miles from my Post Office and still haven't received it.... If I don't receive it tomorrow I might launch She Who Must Not Be Crossed at the USPS. They have no idea....  Edit 1/8/2015 They must have gotten an idea. I received my game today. Beautiful, as always. Great job, guys! |
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Post by bluelens on Feb 23, 2015 23:36:17 GMT -5
Wow! The best game yet from DCG! Been playing it for weeks. It can be done with 32 pt characters, but I prefer to take 34 pt characters and role play more so i don't have every fighter with a IQ of 8. It feels like a Cross between Grailquest and Deathtest from the original TFT,very high praise since these are my favorite games. Run of the mill encounters you out number and the tend to have a DX of 9 so they seldom hit. The game has several bosses and they proved to be quite dangerous. I am goi g through healing portion by the gallon and glad the it is available in town, for a price.
I also like that you had hire people, much like Grailquest. There is also some kick ass wizards to fight in the IQ 12 to 15 range that make the game a challenge. All together, one of the best yet, highly recommend!
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Post by mister frau blucher on Feb 27, 2015 10:55:03 GMT -5
Hey, bluelens,
Thanks for the high praise! The adventure being structured differently from our others, I was uncertain how people would play it, much less enjoy it. It makes me very happy to read this!
Bret
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Post by ednote on Mar 30, 2015 16:13:49 GMT -5
I got Ebon Rebirth today. I haven't read through it yet but I saw the appendices and I am glad to see price lists and a sample party. The counter sheet is quite nice.
Regards,
Ed
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Post by ednote on Apr 12, 2015 23:43:39 GMT -5
Error in my original post so I have deleted it.
Ed
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Post by mister frau blucher on Apr 18, 2015 10:26:18 GMT -5
Thanks, Ed! I hope you are enjoying it!
Bret
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