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HackMaster 5e: I just don't get this!

Started by RPGPundit, November 13, 2008, 05:44:03 PM

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TheShadow

#45
November 18, 2008, 06:54:50 PM
Quote from: Akrasia;267768I will almost certainly pick this up, whereas I probably would not have picked up a set of hardcover books.

Ditto. Smart move to create a decent basic book.
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Pierce Inverarity

#46
November 18, 2008, 08:28:21 PM
As for me, it's the other way around. I'd like to see the real thing.

Mark, why is it taking you so long to release the basic game, and why will it take you another year with the advanced game?

It sounds as though HM5 is not being built completely from scratch, and getting stuff out in a timely fashion (not the same as rushing it) means raking in $$$ sooner rather than later?
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#47
November 18, 2008, 10:51:37 PM
I have to say that I do admire that you guys are putting out a basic book that seems to be a REAL basic book, as in, a playable one, and not crippleware. Its one of the things I've been ranting about for years now.
It would be especially good if you could market this basic set in places outside of the traditional FLGS.

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#48
November 19, 2008, 02:50:09 AM
Yeah. While I'm not excited for Hackmaster 5 (or whatever) the basic book does sound pretty appealing. I wouldn't mind it even being a bit shorter, but I do love a good intro game, and it would be even better if it's something that is aimed towards beginers, like Mentzer D&D.
 

Mark Plemmons

#49
November 19, 2008, 09:03:09 AM
Quote from: Pierce Inverarity;267794As for me, it's the other way around. I'd like to see the real thing.

Mark, why is it taking you so long to release the basic game, and why will it take you another year with the advanced game?

It sounds as though HM5 is not being built completely from scratch, and getting stuff out in a timely fashion (not the same as rushing it) means raking in $$$ sooner rather than later?

The Basic Set is planned for a 2009 release, with the three Advanced books following as soon as possible (though probably 2010), starting with the Hacklopedia.

Well, we're not dragging our feet, if that's what you mean.  :)  It just takes time for writing and playtesting.  Keep in mind too that we only have three full time employees, plus a monthly magazine that takes up a lot of our time.  (I mention this because some people imagine us to be a big operation.)  Personally, I don't think two years to design, write and publish a game is an unreasonable amount of time.  :)
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Pierce Inverarity

#50
November 19, 2008, 08:33:39 PM
Quote from: Mark Plemmons;267890Personally, I don't think two years to design, write and publish a game is an unreasonable amount of time.  :)

Mongoose would disagree with you.

Uh...

What was my point, again? :D
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Rabid Badger

#51
March 01, 2010, 09:29:44 PM
Quote from: RPGPundit;266164So you're suggesting it won't actually be the case? I've heard that before, and it leaves me wondering exactly in which way they're planning to leave people feeling screwed: the ones who buy the subtle hinting that "it'll really still be an AD&D game" or the ones who are wishing it won't be... either way, they're going to end up disappointing some of their fans.

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Words to keep in mind, eh?  I don't think he's suggesting anything, merely restating what the powers that be have already said.  You might need to go straight to Them for the vindication you seek.  I think this game is going to be quite the experience, seeing as how WotC is completely humping the fun right out of D&D with corporate greed tactics.

Benoist

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March 01, 2010, 09:57:03 PM Last Edit: March 01, 2010, 09:59:05 PM by Benoist
Holy thread necromancy, Batman!



Welcome Badger. ;)

Rabid Badger

#53
March 02, 2010, 11:04:19 AM
I are good at looking for expiration Dates :p  

Thanks for the welcome though!

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#54
March 02, 2010, 06:03:26 PM
Don't worry, we don't mind Necromancy around here.  Welcome to theRPGsite!

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