[Poll] Would You Buy A New Edition of the Greyhawk CS?

Zachary The First · January 14, 2008, 01:05:34 PM

So, that's the question: if someone were to make a new edition of Greyhawk, would you pick it up, assuming the price is in the ballpark of what we see for (non-Ptolus) campaign setting?

And if you don't see your choice on the poll, click "Other", and explain below.

Also, what would you want in a new edition? Fluff updates? A reset? As-is, just in greater detail? Lots and lots of pretty maps?

I voted "Yes, regardless", but that'd be with the proviso I'd want to hear about any sort of setting changes beforehand.

James McMurray · January 14, 2008, 01:11:46 PM

I couldn't vote for both 4e and 3.x versions, so ~~didn't vote.~~ voted "other."

I'd only buy it if the mecahnics are strong and there's a lot of crunch. I've already got more fluff for settings (including Greyhawk) then I'll ever be able to use, so a book of that's primarily that wouldn't interest me at all.

Zachary The First · January 14, 2008, 01:13:17 PM

Quote from: James McMurrayI couldn't vote for both 4e and 3.x versions, so didn't vote.

I'd only buy it if the mecahnics are strong and there's a lot of crunch. I've already got more fluff for settings (including Greyhawk) then I'll ever be able to use, so a book of that's primarily that wouldn't interest me at all.

Crap. I meant to make it so you could vote for multiple options. I don't know if any of the ModAdmins can fix that or not.

James J Skach · January 14, 2008, 01:54:17 PM

Before I vote (to see if the admins can fix it), I just want to thank you and let you know I'm honored to be included.

Although, that could just be my ego and you could really be talking about the Yggsburgh/Dunfalcon from EGG....

Yup - might have to change the name...

beeber · January 14, 2008, 02:14:29 PM

i was going to vote "yes, any edition" but then thought about it. a greyhawk CS with updated to 4e stuff would have to adjust for warlords, dragonborn, etc. with that in mind, i had to say "other". i'd get the greyhawk CS for any edition but 4e, and actually the more statless, the better. more fluff, less crunch.

Zachary The First · January 14, 2008, 02:18:56 PM

Quote from: James J SkachBefore I vote (to see if the admins can fix it), I just want to thank you and let you know I'm honored to be included.

Although, that could just be my ego and you could really be talking about the Yggsburgh/Dunfalcon from EGG....

Yup - might have to change the name...

It's not your ego. I've been following your project with marked interest.

Blackleaf · January 14, 2008, 03:31:26 PM

I voted Dunfalcon! because if I'm going to buy Greyhawk, I want Gary Gygax Greyhawk. (I think Dunfalcon is the Yggsburgh option, right?)

Although I'm not really looking to buy *any* campaign settings at the moment...

James J Skach · January 14, 2008, 05:43:01 PM

See? I'm going to have to change the name. Honestly, I just found the existing Dunfalcon stuff this morning. And that's weird because I had done a bunch of searches when I got the domain name, which I do have...

No, Stuart - Zach's referring to my little mapping/d20 haven/living campaign effort, Dunfalcon. Sorry to disappoint....

James J Skach · January 14, 2008, 06:35:05 PM

I voted for - what else - Dunfalcon!

Consonant Dude · January 14, 2008, 06:50:03 PM

Never liked Greyhawk. Found it boring and uninspired. I do have great memories as it was the first campaign setting I bought and used.

Seanchai · January 14, 2008, 07:24:42 PM

Quote from: Consonant DudeNever liked Greyhawk. Found it boring and uninspired. I do have great memories as it was the first campaign setting I bought and used.

I have great memories of opening it up. All those little shields. The details. The map.

Seanchai

obryn · January 14, 2008, 07:33:35 PM

I already have 1e Greyhawk and the 3e Living Greyhawk thingamabob.

I don't see any way in which I need a new version, but I'd buy one for 4e... if I like 4e when it comes out, anyways.

-O

Consonant Dude · January 14, 2008, 07:34:02 PM

Quote from: SeanchaiI have great memories of opening it up. All those little shields. The details. The map.

My hands were shaking. I couldn't wait to get home and opened it in the car on the way back. I was still a pre-teen. My English was terrible, every sentence necessitated time to be understood.

I sure hope that there are products/things that have the same effect on kids today.

Pierce Inverarity · January 14, 2008, 11:18:56 PM

That was my experience also. The coats-of-arms in the Gazetteer sucked me in, the huge map in the box did the rest. I didn't find it boring at all.

Melan · January 15, 2008, 02:38:59 AM

No, I wouldn't want to buy another one. The official setting is hopelessly encrusted in canon, while Yggsburgh is as exciting as a sack of potatoes.