FormCritic wrote:I like Troll Lord Games, but another Zagyg world publication was exactly what we didn't ask for.We asked for Castle Zagyg.
serleran wrote:Maybe you missed this which is all about Castle Zagyg. Seems I was wrong in my estimate of two box sets. The update mentions (at least) three.
FormCritic wrote:If you follow the link you'll see that it is not out yet. The release date is TBA.So, Troll Lord Games has Gygax write up a section of the game world while missing the ultimate deadline in not having Castle Zagyg ready for GenCon.
Plaag wrote:If you wanted to check out Castles & Crusades, they have the Basic Rules up as a free PDF now too.ShaneG.
serleran wrote:Should work. Let me know if it does not, and I'll let the Chenaults know.Oh, and, yes, there is considerable difference (options-wise, not mechanically; that is, the rules don't change, you just get more "basic stuff" to use) between the Collector's Set and the hardbacks. For example, there are 13 classes in the PHB, and something like 220 monsters (I forget the exact count despite being responsible for them) in M&T.
serleran wrote:So, all in all, it would appear C&C has a strong base, and is growing, as the vast majority of those buying/playing aren't members of the forums (either DF or the TLG ones.)
Even their Monster book is now in a 2nd print, and that could help to gauge how many DMs are running. (Not an exact science though )
Plaag wrote:You missed this: "IMPORTANT NOTE: Much of the information in the Gazetteer has already appeared in the Castle Zagyg Vol. 1: Yggsburgh, it has been condensed in order to allow you to access pertinent setting information much faster. The module Mouths of Madness is part of the Upper Works and is all new."So its something to get out for GenCon thats not really to much new, so its not Gygax spending time writing up anything new save for the modules which: "This is a special, modified version of the first adventure included in the forthcoming-boxed set, Castle Zagyg Volume II, The Upperworks, soon to be published by Troll Lord Games" is going to be in the box set anyway. If they can't get the CZ done in time, they atleast got this put together.ShaneG.