mbassoc2003 wrote:The first Rat King comes with two different cover arts (or was it three?) We really need one of the GG experts on forum to give the lowdown on all of these.

There are three prints of Idylls of the Rat King, each with different cover art.  The Lost Vault of Tsathzar Rho, #2, had three printings: the first has cover art by Rob Thomas, the second and third by Holloway.  The third print's cover text has a different colour.

Best,

Paul

Sea-to-sky-games wrote:Is there typically a discernible difference in printings (different logo, etc) or are they basically identical, short of very close inspection?

I thought we had a guide to it all worked out around here somewhere...

The wiki has a good chunk:  http://wiki.acaeum.com/wiki/Gallery:Dun ... l_Classics

I'm sure this accurate, but I don't know if it's complete: http://www.goodman-games.com/forums/vie ... f=20&t=776

Sea-to-sky-games wrote:I guess a lot of this is a roundabout way of asking whether it's worth any bother to worry about the different printings. I suppose that answer will be different for different people.

It depends if you're asking for purposes of content or value?

I don't think there is much difference in content.  For long term value, first printings are almost always worth more, but personally, I don't think the gap will be that significant for this line.

Noting the poster being offered for free over at Goodman Games:

http://www.goodman-games.com/dccrpggreenposter.html

goatboy wrote:http://www.goodman-games.com/dccrpggreenposter.html

This poster is the most wonderful thing I have ever seen. The figure wearing bell-bottoms resembles the cover of this:
http://astralheadspace.blogspot.com/201 ... -st37.html
"Sure, the new split 7" (more release partying!) - but also a great new Cthulhu shirt, a replacement copy for my lost cd of the debut Immortal Chinese Classics Music (#9, 1995), even a copy of the Druids & Demons handbook. Well, a pamphlet anyway - seems like LP4 have their own authorized fantasy RPG now!"

That is, I made a promo booklet for the Houston band Linus Pauling Quartet in 2010. Perhaps it's coincidence, but the cover I drew looks very similar. If it's not, I am more than honored by the tribute.

Anyone who wants a copy of the Druids & Demons PDF, PM me your email. Otherwise check out LP4's music at http://www.worshipguitars.org/LP4/

goatboy wrote:Noting the poster being offered for free over at Goodman Games:

http://www.goodman-games.com/dccrpggreenposter.html

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Another sighting of Hugh the Barbarian: a flyer included with the 1991 D&D basic game, titled "Join the Adventure!" (In addition to the 1976 Lankhmar cover)

sunrunner44 wrote:http://www.goodman-games.com/5070Fpreview.html

Just a note, Goodman is offering a sweet gold embossed version of the DCC RPG rules, along with a special module for the suckers willing to pay big money.

Sunrunner44 - noted sucker.

Thanks for the update..  Glad to see I am not the only sucker.

I felt like a sucker for having pre-ordered the boxed set.

(I don't think that collector's editions of RPG's are a good idea.  I think they encourage customers to put away the game and never play.  Thus, they don't recruit other customers.  I think the opportunity cost for the company is higher than the limited profit from the special edition.)

(I was subsequently astonished to see Bill Webb, Scott Greene and others using the very scarce harback copies of Swords and Wizardry for tabletop play at PaizoCon...so what do I know?)

I got an email today from Goodman saying that the module will be available with the first 1000 pre-orders of the boxed set as well.

Since I have already pre-ordered (and paid), I figure I must be part of the first 1000 customers.

That reduced my pissed-off quotient.

Kingofpain89 wrote:I hope you arent too pissed off to find out that its a hardback and not a boxed set.

Oops. It's back.  

But hey, it looks like we get a pdf, too!