Gheedon Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm planning to submit the medieval Ardennes setting from my Val-du-Loup site to Chaosium for publication as a monograph. I removed most of the stuff from the site, except for a few tidbits of already finished chapters. I've so far put together all the material from the site. I'm fleshing out a few more sections and adding a bit of extra stuff like character sheets and illustrations. I hope to get the stuff out to Chaosium after the Easter holidays. Speaking of illustrations: those of you who already submitted monographs, did you guys provide the picture for the cover? Chaosium say that they will do so, but I wanted to know what you guys did. I've found a bunch of public domain illustrations for the interior, but none yet that I would use as a cover. Also, does anyone know a link for open source maps of Europe (preferably of the Middle Ages, but it doesn't have to be)? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I have some maps of 13th century europe (what a coincidence ). PM me for references, but the reply could be delayed because I am ultra-busy this weekend. In any case, googling a bit will give you several usable results. But be prepared to re-draw the map, I do not think there is any free historical map of Europe available. Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheedon Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 I have some maps of 13th century europe (what a coincidence ). PM me for references, but the reply could be delayed because I am ultra-busy this weekend. In any case, googling a bit will give you several usable results. But be prepared to re-draw the map, I do not think there is any free historical map of Europe available. I found a bunch of Medieval maps on the net but they are all copyright protected. I'll better get me crayons out then I guess Thanks for the offer, 'though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Good news! Count in one potential buyer! SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleduc Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Two buyers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amra Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Excellent news. I have Stupor Mundi and am always on the lookout for good medieval material, especially if it's going to receive some scenario support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Good to hear. I was quite impressed with what I saw on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheedon Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement guys, it's great to hear there is interest out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaddawang Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Just to up the ante, I'll buy it as well:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soltakss Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm planning to submit the medieval Ardennes setting from my Val-du-Loup site to Chaosium for publication as a monograph. That's great news. I removed most of the stuff from the site, except for a few tidbits of already finished chapters. Any chance of getting some extra support material on the website? Quote Simon Phipp - Caldmore Chameleon - Wallowing in my elitism since 1982. Many Systems, One Family. Just a fanboy. www.soltakss.com/index.html Jonstown Compendium author. Find my contributions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheedon Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Any chance of getting some extra support material on the website? Sorry for the late reply, but I was out of town. Yes, once I've done the book and submitted it, I will be using the site to add support material, especially more scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheedon Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 I just wanted to let you guys know that I delivered the monograph to Chaosium a couple of days ago. I have no word on when it will be published, but apparently they have a bit of a backlog with their publications. The submission runs to 158 pages. It includes historic background for the early and high medieval time periods (knights, castles, cities, military orders...), the setting with descriptions of rival families, main personalities and a gazetteer, character creation, bestiary, villains, secret organisations, two fleshed out adventures, two adventure synopses and story seeds. I'll keep you posted when I know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Wow! A new one! Do you have an image I can use for a blurb? And a short run-down of the contents? SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 On your webpage I see. Can I use part of the picture there for the blurp? SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbowser Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) The PDF is available now for sale. Hopefully the print version isn't far behind. Edited July 2, 2009 by cjbowser Quote Various RPGs I've worked on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonewt Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 The PDF is available now for sale. Hopefully the print version isn't far behind. That was quick. The first SID race condition I have seen. :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbowser Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Here's a link to the PDF, minus the world's weirdest SID. Look ma, no SID! Quote Various RPGs I've worked on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hmmmmm, I think I know that picture on the cover. Where would we poor authors of medieval supplements be without Karen Hatzigeorgiou? Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheedon Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 That was indeed quick. And I found out about from this forum.... thanks for the posting. Yes, Ms. Hatzigeorgiou is a real treasure trove.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies2720 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anyone know why this isn't linked from the BRP menu selection in the Chaosium site? You have to know it's in the Downloadable Books section and go to the last page! Steve Quote Bathalians, the newest UberVillians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbowser Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Anyone know why this isn't linked from the BRP menu selection in the Chaosium site? You have to know it's in the Downloadable Books section and go to the last page! Steve A flag not set properly? I let Dustin know and it'll probably get cleaned up quick. Edited July 7, 2009 by cjbowser Quote Various RPGs I've worked on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbowser Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 A flag not set properly? I let Dustin know and it'll probably get cleaned up quick. And it's fixed! Quote Various RPGs I've worked on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies2720 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Great. Anything to help people find more BRP books (and show how much is available). I'm swamped right now, but will pick this up before the end of the summer. Steve Quote Bathalians, the newest UberVillians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheedon Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Chaosium isn't giving much details to the contents of the monograph, so here is a summary: Val-du-Loup is a setting for medieval adventures using the BRP roleplaying system. It details a backwards, danger-fraught region of the Ardennes forests, and is intended to serve for either an Early or a High Middle Ages setting. The monograph contains the following chapters: Introduction The Player Section: The Middle Ages: a primer on life in the Middle Ages - medieval society, knighthood (the evolution of knighthood, the chivalric code, knights in battles, equipment etc.), castles, military orders (Knights Templar and others), medieval cities, universities and religion. Also included are regional timelines for the 10th and for the turn of the 13th century. Val-du-Loup: this chapter provides detailed information about the setting itself, i.e. the region of Val-du-Loup: the ruling families, assorted personalities (nobles, clergy and commoners) and a lengthy gazetteer of important and interesting locations. Character Creation: hints on creating player characters suitable for the setting, a complete list of professions (including new ones like knights or wolf leaders), new skills and skill specialties; suggestions on how to involve player characters in adventures set in Val-du- Loup; and a character sheet designed for a medieval setting. The Gamemaster Section: The Bestiary: animals, creatures of legend, unique creatures, foreign creatures, Nephilim, and pagan gods. Also includes random encounter tables. The Mythos Bestiary: for gamemasters wishing to use the setting for a medieval Call of Cthulhu campaign. Features a list of Mythos creatures to use and suggestions on how to use them. Also includes tomes and personalities which can be included in such a campaign. Secrets: more background information on those personalities who serve as villains in the setting; as well as a list of secret and not so secret organisations. Statistics: game statistics for all major characters and some stock characters. Adventures This section includes two complete adventures, A Black Heart and Prelude to War; two adventure synopses; and finally a list of story seeds. Appendices Acknowledgements Val-du-Loup map Character Sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechashef Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sounds really good. I liked what I saw when the material was on your website. btw, the website itself looked good. It has gone on to my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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