Help me on this one:

   How many different Moorcock-inspired games has Chaosium put out?

The list as far as I can sort it:

1)  Stormbringer
2)  Elric
3)  Eternal Champion
4)  Dragonriders of Melnibone (D20 Supplement)

   Can anyone enlighten me as to which game system is which?  

    Also, which additional publications go under each heading?

Mark  

Elric the wargame was the first Chaosium MM title, and was published in at least two editions by Chaosium, and then again by Avalon Hill (although that may be a different game than the Chaosium one, I'm not sure).  

Then came Stormbringer (later retitled to Elric, then back to Stormbringer in the most recent edition, I think).  The d20 Dragonriders and one or two other d20 books are supposed to be compatible with both Elric/Stormbringer and d20, IIRC.

In addiiton, there was a Dorian Hawkmoon title published c. 1987, but I don't think it was from Chaosium.  I'm pretty sure it is compatible with the Chosium BRP Eternal Champion titles.

Why is Elric always depicted with no pants?  Is there some line in the books that says Elric always goes about in a loincloth?  When i see Elric I always wonder who does his costumes.  Doesn't it chafe to ride dragons and the like without your drawers on?

    "Elric, you might want to put on some pants...if you plan to destroy the world...today."              :wink:

Mark  

Mark---

I know Stormbringer was renamed Elric for the 5th edition of the game, but I don't recall if it was switched back recently or not; a quick trip to the Chaosium site should help there.

You might also consider posting the Q over in MM's Terminal Cafe forum, on www.multiverse.org @ http://www.multiverse.org/forum27.html which is where the rpg-related MM discussion goes (although many of the recent posts are silly and off-topic).

Try this page:
http://www.waynesbooks.com/ElricHawkmoon.html

Can't say it's complete, but it might sort out some questions.

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9520.phtml

That is almost invaluable.

MShipley88 wrote:I have no idea why the gods of Ebay (Lords of the Ether Auctions?) allowed me to win The Octagon of Chaos for 99 cents.

    This Theatre of the Mind publication...1986...under license from Chaosium...is  really damn good.

    I just got it today.  Most impressed.  Good artwork.  Nice layout and printing standards.  Good storyline.  

    I'm gonna squirrel away this baby until 2026, when the International Federation of Obsessed Collectors pays $1 million to buy it from my cyberclone.

Mark  

Octagon of Chaos is the only Elric item I own and it is damn good; pretty much can't go wrong with Theatre of the Mind products (and Chaosium for that matter).  And at 99 cents you definitely got a bargain, congrats!

They did Tekumel and CoC stuff, too.

MShipley88 wrote:I am close to the conclusion of my Stormbringer/Elric/Eternal Champion quest.

I only need a couple items to be done.

What I want to know is if anyone has a good suggestion where to post my research.

I want to post a history of this game line.  Are there any websites out there that might be interested in a scholarly contribution to game history?

Mark  

Post it to Wikipedia. I know some here have a strong distaste for it but that would be an excellent venue for your findings.