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WotC to reprint AD&D2 and the S and A series of modules

Started by Benoist, October 08, 2012, 02:38:09 PM

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The Butcher

#30
October 08, 2012, 10:38:23 PM
Great news! Some people in my group might be thrilled, most of our copies of 2e are falling apart.

Quote from: thedungeondelver;590157THERE, YOU PRICKS, I SAID SOMETHING NICE ABOUT 2E[/FONT]

:rotfl:

Benoist

#31
October 08, 2012, 10:46:19 PM
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Sorry. I'll clean that up.

Edit: What's funny is that I had this cyber orgasm before seeing the prior posts predicting it.

It was all worth it. I'm happy to see you happy dude. But you really got to clean that up. :D

Opaopajr

#32
October 09, 2012, 07:12:58 AM
I'm going to need more money if they keep this up. :)
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Doctor Jest

#33
October 09, 2012, 10:17:29 AM
Quote from: Benoist;590067Interestingly, the Monstrous Compendium looks like it's going to be reprinted as a hardcover, instead of the binder and sheets the originals were.

The form factor of the compendium was to allow you to put new monsters released in various settings and supplements into the binder to have one resource. If they're not releasing any brand new material for 2e, then a completed compendium can reasonably be a hardcover book.

Philotomy Jurament

#34
October 09, 2012, 10:20:22 AM
While I'm not in the market for any 2e books (mine are "shelf queens" and thus in excellent shape), I'll definitely be taking a close look at the 1e module books.  If they're the original (complete) modules rather than the previous "supermodule" compilations then I'll be interested.  Many of my original modules are in rough shape.
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Bobloblah

#35
October 09, 2012, 10:23:44 AM
Great news! Thanks for posting it Benoist.

I actually have near-mint copies of the original 2E books, as I mostly use the black cover versions as table books, but I'd still pick these up. Good behaviour should be rewarded. It also allows me to place all my original books into storage in hermetically sealed cubes of transparent aluminum.

Let's hope the reprints keep coming! I, for one, would like copies of several other 1E books (MMII and FF), along with the RC.
Best,
Bobloblah

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ArtemisAlpha

#36
October 09, 2012, 11:06:24 AM
Oh yes, those module books will be mine!

jeff37923

#37
October 09, 2012, 01:32:05 PM
I'm really wondering now if this isn't just some sly market research to see which prior version sells the best and then use that information to finalize design for D&D Next.

Yeah, I know, conspiracy theory territory.
"Meh."

Bobloblah

#38
October 09, 2012, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: jeff37923;590353I'm really wondering now if this isn't just some sly market research to see which prior version sells the best and then use that information to finalize design for D&D Next.

Yeah, I know, conspiracy theory territory.

Actually, that's not totally crazy. Not only that, but "market research" and "interim cash-flow" (or whatever other reasons for the current rush of reprints) are not mutually exclusive.
Best,
Bobloblah

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Mistwell

#39
October 09, 2012, 01:35:09 PM
Quote from: 1989;590192ahhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhh uhhhhhhhhh uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhh uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Sorry. I'll clean that up.

Edit: What's funny is that I had this cyber orgasm before seeing the prior posts predicting it.

When you say that, I look at your avatar, and then I say that...

crkrueger

#40
October 09, 2012, 01:35:36 PM
Gonna have to find out if it's the originals or the Supermodule.  If it's the Supermodule, screw it, not worth it.  Not sure who thought they could rewrite the originals and make them better, but...they failed.
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Bobloblah

#41
October 09, 2012, 02:01:54 PM
Quote from: CRKrueger;590358Gonna have to find out if it's the originals or the Supermodule.  If it's the Supermodule, screw it, not worth it.  Not sure who thought they could rewrite the originals and make them better, but...they failed.

What, exactly, is wrong with the supermodule? It's the only version I own...
Best,
Bobloblah

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Gabriel2

#42
October 09, 2012, 02:21:33 PM
Quote from: Bobloblah;590367What, exactly, is wrong with the supermodule? It's the only version I own...

The Scourge of the Slavelords supermodule is just fine.  

The Realms of Horror supermodule performs heavy cuts to its component parts making Expedition to the Barrier Peaks and Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth little more than maps with incomplete keys.
 

The Were-Grognard

#43
October 09, 2012, 02:54:35 PM
Man!  I already have copies of these, but I'm tempted to purchase just for "positive market reinforcement".

thedungeondelver

#44
October 09, 2012, 03:27:51 PM
Quote from: The Were-Grognard;590379Man!  I already have copies of these, but I'm tempted to purchase just for "positive market reinforcement".

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Mcbobbo sums it up nicely.

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