Games Workshop Concluding Deal For Licensing Rights To Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

ZWEIHÄNDER · January 26, 2017, 09:44:57 AM

It was just confirmed to Grim & Perilous Studios last night by GW’s licensing department that they are in the process of concluding a deal with a major European publisher for world-wide distribution rights to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. While no other details were shared, we can only speculate which major European RPG publishers may have acquired the rights.

More details here: http://grimandperilous.com/?p=1058

thedungeondelver · January 26, 2017, 10:21:16 AM

Fascinating. I wonder what shape it will take. While I have heard stories about the (rightly) favored 1e and 2e campaigns, I heard nary a peep about 3rd edition. I almost bought it one night at the comic store; I'm kind of glad I didn't. Talk about gimmicky! And $69.99. Oof! I would hope there'd be a return to a more traditional system, something that cleaves closer to 1e and 2e's system with careers and such. No more "stance cards" or weird dice please.

ZWEIHÄNDER · January 26, 2017, 10:23:32 AM

Quote from: thedungeondelver;942665Fascinating. I wonder what shape it will take. While I have heard stories about the (rightly) favored 1e and 2e campaigns, I heard nary a peep about 3rd edition. I almost bought it one night at the comic store; I'm kind of glad I didn't. Talk about gimmicky! And $69.99. Oof! I would hope there'd be a return to a more traditional system, something that cleaves closer to 1e and 2e's system with careers and such. No more "stance cards" or weird dice please.

I hope so, too! I can't imagine Modiphius will use a percentile system, but from what I've seen regarding the 2d20, it looks pretty good.

Modiphius also has several alumnus of the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay days freelancing with them, so that's a massive boon.

The Butcher · January 26, 2017, 02:53:17 PM

Nurgle's putrescent balls, can Modiphius not get ths one? Please?

Brand55 · January 26, 2017, 03:22:55 PM

Quote from: The Butcher;942698Nurgle's putrescent balls, can Modiphius not get ths one? Please?

I second this wholeheartedly. I'd love to have a new edition of WFRP, one that actually delves into areas that haven't been explored yet, but the 2d20 system will guarantee I stay away.

ZWEIHÄNDER · January 26, 2017, 05:46:58 PM

Cubicle7 has acquired the rights for distribution of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Looking in DriveThruRPG:

dbm · January 26, 2017, 06:04:48 PM

That's some high quality detective work!

darthfozzywig · January 26, 2017, 06:11:00 PM

I approve of and/or endorse this transfer.

Crüesader · January 26, 2017, 06:30:03 PM

Well, that's good. Perhaps we'll also get the Dark Heresy, Only War, Deathwatch, and Rogue Trader follow-ups.

Brand55 · January 26, 2017, 06:48:55 PM

Outstanding. C7 might be a little slow with their releases, but I've got a stack of their books and they're quality products. I'll definitely be following news of a new edition closely.

The Butcher · January 27, 2017, 05:40:46 AM

Thank Sigmar! Hopefully we'll have a 1e/2e-like system.

We'll have GW-mandated metaphor too, but hey. As long as it's not an Age of Sigmar RPG...

One Horse Town · January 27, 2017, 06:53:18 AM

Quote from: The Butcher;942779Thank Sigmar! Hopefully we'll have a 1e/2e-like system.

We'll have GW-mandated metaphor too, but hey. As long as it's not an Age of Sigmar RPG...

Worldwide distribution rights might be a simple as re-issuing old material such as WotC are currently doing. It's money for nothing (well, nearly).

Until i see someone talking about a new edition or a continuation of an old line, i won't be expecting too much.

crkrueger · January 27, 2017, 02:00:21 PM

On DTRPG, my WHFRP2, Realms of Sorcery and Tome of Salvation also all show up coming from Cubicle 7 now. Nothing new available to buy, yet, but hopefully the whole shebang will be available again through C7 this time.