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Necrotic Gnome Old-School Essentials

Started by Marchand, October 21, 2019, 11:01:10 AM

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Marchand

October 21, 2019, 11:01:10 AM
This is one of the most popular OSR products on drivethru. Twenty dollars for basically the B/X rules with apparently a nice layout, although what I see of the art in the preview doesn't really do it for me.

The reviews are all 5-star. People seem to be going for the production values.

I don't get it. I can get Rules Cyclopedia (pdf) for 10 dollars, or B/X Basic + Expert for the same. Why would I pay these guys twice as much?

They want another 10 dollars for a 4-panel GM screen.
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Brad

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October 21, 2019, 01:42:44 PM
It's B/X edited for clarity and ease of use. That's it. I backed the Kickstarter and have the B/X Essentials in print already, and used it mostly as a reference during games I was running. For that purpose, it's extremely useful. But it sucks all the flavor out, and for that reason it may not be useful to you.

Basically, if you already play B/X and want a table reference, get it. If you want to play B/X and don't already have the original books, you'll be missing out on the old school flavor.
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estar

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October 21, 2019, 02:54:48 PM
Quote from: Marchand;1111053I don't get it. I can get Rules Cyclopedia (pdf) for 10 dollars, or B/X Basic + Expert for the same. Why would I pay these guys twice as much?

It terse, gets to the point as well as being well-written. I have the RC and the original and it much easier to find things with Old School Essentials.

insubordinate polyhedral

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October 21, 2019, 10:05:16 PM
It also appeals to me as a labor of love for BX. It's useful, and clearly had a lot of heart and soul poured in. Sometimes it's just nice to have a work that someone really loved making, you know?
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