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TSR, Wonderfilled, HELP?!!!!
« on: August 06, 2021, 04:40:38 PM »
First, please note that I do not have the Internet where I am. I must use library wifi, and there are time limits I must deal with. Therefore I do not have time to look extensively for anything.

I've been trying to check into the "new/old TSR" to see if they have anything worthwhile- otherwise once again only SJWs will win- but I can't find anything definite! Just articles about these people distancing themselves from that, of name changes, misspelled URLs, promises of a "Giantlands" game (does it exist yet?), etc.

It's like trying to keep up with a game of ping-pong between the Flash and his twin brother.

Can anyone fill me in on what is actually happening? Thank you in advance!  :o
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Re: TSR, Wonderfilled, HELP?!!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2021, 08:36:10 PM »
Yeah, don't hold your breath for anything good to come out of this.  They got the TSR name but the boat's veering wildly out of control already with vastly different company statements depending on the day of the week and no real proof that anything is ready for publishing.  I anticipate only failure here.

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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2021, 08:57:13 PM »
You are so lucky to have internet only at a library. Seriously. I'd get so much more done if I didn't "need" the damn crackweb.

Fuck NewTSR. Fuck them in the bunghole. Both of them, apparently as there are allegedly two NewT$Rs. Worthless money grabs grifting off their dead dad. It's not like they've been RPG Icons for 40+ years doing kewl stuff in the hobby. AKA, somebody like Kevin Siembieda of Palladium who keeps on trucking.

Instead, do yourself a favor and support actual OSR creators who make kewl new stuff - some of which rivals the best of TSR's old output.

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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2021, 10:27:30 PM »
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Instead, do yourself a favor and support actual OSR creators who make kewl new stuff - some of which rivals the best of TSR's old output.

Double +1 x1000 on this.

Adventurer Conqueror King and supplements are superb. Fantastic Heroes & Witchery is also delightful. Dungeon Crawl Classics and their mutant game are fun. The DCC folks have Lankmar!

Way too much cool stuff out there by actual enthusiasts who give a shit about previous versions of D&D and the playstyle. Support indie publishers!!
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2021, 01:57:05 PM »
Until someone with a TSR label actually releases something good for purchase, we have several really good options to enjoy.  The OSR lives.  Every flavor of old D&D is represented, and many awesome spin offs of old D&D are available.  Long live the OSR.
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2021, 03:32:54 PM »
Thank you for the information. It's sad, though- from what you all here are saying the "new" TSR did not need the SJWs to destroy them, they are doing it to themselves. What is going on there? Heck, even I'm past the alpha phase of my game effort, and what do I know?

I'll look into those OSR efforts, but- RPGPundit, do you accept international money orders? Because that's the only way I can do it. Also, are any games able to be played by one person alone? In my current situation, especially taking care of a VERY difficult relative, that's the most likely way I'll enjoy it. It's not likely the Mennonites and Amish I work with want to play such games.
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2021, 04:47:22 PM »
It did motivate me to write a Star Frontiers hack and do some art for it.  Mainly from the perspective of how you'd rub off the serial numbers while keeping some resemblence.
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2021, 07:21:10 PM »
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I'll look into those OSR efforts, but- RPGPundit, do you accept international money orders? Because that's the only way I can do it.

Do you have a bank account? When someone says Money Order, I'm immediately suspicious. Double that if your into wild conspiracies about banks, deep states, and robots watching you. Just get Paypal. It handles all monetary conversions automatically and you can participate in the market place without issue. There a bunch of new online-only banks now that have debit cards that could also work.

... It's not likely the Mennonites and Amish I work with want to play such games.

You might be surprised...  :-D  You can play these games completely analog - it's how most of us grognards got started.
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2021, 08:40:57 PM »
Thank you for the information. It's sad, though- from what you all here are saying the "new" TSR did not need the SJWs to destroy them, they are doing it to themselves. What is going on there? Heck, even I'm past the alpha phase of my game effort, and what do I know?

I'll look into those OSR efforts, but- RPGPundit, do you accept international money orders? Because that's the only way I can do it. Also, are any games able to be played by one person alone? In my current situation, especially taking care of a VERY difficult relative, that's the most likely way I'll enjoy it. It's not likely the Mennonites and Amish I work with want to play such games.


There are some Solo RPG products available.  I think The Hero's Journey, is one?
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2021, 11:26:59 PM »
I'm suspecting this is Old Order Mennonites, so mobile phone options and internet sources are no-go at home for you?

Basic Fantasy (or White box, etc.) & Mythic Game Master Emulator prints from Amazon would be a good, affordable option for about $20US if you like traditional play.  Really, Mythic could be used with most systems but simpler is probably easier to manage if you're just starting out doing the solo thing.

Actually I'm envious: to have a potential group without pre-conceived notions of RPG's or how they are to be played would be very refreshing.  Never know, unless you ask.

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« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2021, 05:49:44 PM »
Also, are any games able to be played by one person alone?

I suspect you'd be more likely better served by solo fantasy boardgames. 

Tunnels & Trolls was the original "solo" RPG (although it wasn't designed that way) because they had so many solo adventures and some quite good.

But start a thread about Solo RPGs because there are several on the market and we've got some posters here who play them.


In my current situation, especially taking care of a VERY difficult relative,

Sounds like caregiver fatigue. Watch that thin line between helper and martyr.

It's not likely the Mennonites and Amish I work with want to play such games.

You'd be surprised. Plenty of boardgamers in those communities. Introducing them to a new non-electronic hobby involving reading will probably interest many.