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Forward... To Adventure!: Impressions?

Started by Narf the Mouse, March 06, 2010, 03:15:22 PM

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Narf the Mouse

March 06, 2010, 03:15:22 PM
I dunno, just curious if anyone has bought or played it and what they think. Either that, or Pundit's attempt at mind-control advertisements is working.
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March 06, 2010, 03:20:16 PM
Quote from: Narf the Mouse;365071I dunno, just curious if anyone has bought or played it and what they think. Either that, or Pundit's attempt at mind-control advertisements is working.

Overt advertising has become less and less effective, for the most part.

No idea what forms of covert mind-control advertisements have been used to promote rpg games.

Benoist

#2
March 06, 2010, 03:25:09 PM
I don't know what the author of this "game" was smoking, really...
... but I want some! ;)

LOL Honestly though, I haven't played or read FTA! yet.

Silverlion

#3
March 06, 2010, 04:41:44 PM
I've got it. It's pretty decent. I love the way magic is handled for example.
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#4
March 06, 2010, 04:46:46 PM
Quote from: Silverlion;365087I love the way magic is handled for example.
Any details or examples, just to give me some idea of how the game works?
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#5
March 07, 2010, 09:49:48 AM
I like the alignment system. It's an interesting implementation that can be borrowed as it is for other games.
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flyingmice

#6
March 07, 2010, 04:07:41 PM
Here's a review. And another.

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March 08, 2010, 07:39:50 AM
Fixed the Thread Title.

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March 08, 2010, 03:31:15 PM
I've visited the website and read the reviews, but never bothered to buy it for three reasons: 1) I don't like the art on the website, 2) I find it mildly annoying that it's credited to "The RPG Pundit" rather than an actual (even if pseudonymous) name, and 3) I'm not really in the market for another fantasy rpg -- I've already got several that suit my needs very well.
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#9
March 09, 2010, 02:04:34 PM
Well, reason 3 is at least sensible.

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#10
March 09, 2010, 03:14:32 PM
OK, T. Foster.

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Nicephorus

#11
March 09, 2010, 03:24:52 PM
It's decent.  I like a few bits, such as the advancement system based solely on number of adventures gone on that doesn't distort character actions.  It has some old school sensibilities but doesn't try to model any single old game.
 
The main thing that killed it for me was the Tunnels & Trolls style group combat mechanic.  That doesn't appeal to me.

Silverlion

#12
March 09, 2010, 04:06:46 PM
Spellcasting.

Unlike the horrendous slots per day, or spell points based of strength (less horrendous but still strange.) The wizard makes a spell casting roll after initiating the spell for a full round. If he fails he suffers temporary HP damage.

Spells come in spell lists. A wizard starts with two, most other casters start with one. However, certain races have an affinity for certain schools thus not getting a choice of "which two" they get. Spells are somewhat more fun and powerful than starting D&D spells.

Much more evocative and fun--even if it isn't a freeform system.
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#13
March 09, 2010, 04:07:26 PM
Chuck me a pdf copy, Clash, and i'll review it.

I'm working on an OHMAS review as we speak.

flyingmice

#14
March 09, 2010, 04:21:31 PM
Quote from: One Horse Town;365854Chuck me a pdf copy, Clash, and i'll review it.

I'm working on an OHMAS review as we speak.

Sent, Dan! And thanks! :D

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