Authentic Thaumaturgy

[rpgstarwizard]

I am seeking someone who has seen the old Chaosium editions and the new one by Steve JAckson Games. Curious to hear comparisions and contrasts. Thanks.

[sdavies2720]

I don't have them both right in front of me, but if memory serves, there is little difference between them. I know that when I got my SJ copy, after looking through everything I just filed my older one away.

You should know that although AT is often held up as a great resource for realistic magic, it's not really a workable system as written. There's a lot of arm waving about what goes into a spell but at the end of the day, the spell is worked out in discussion between the player and the GM.

Steve

[Chaot]

You should know that although AT is often held up as a great resource for realistic magic, it's not really a workable system as written. There's a lot of arm waving about what goes into a spell but at the end of the day, the spell is worked out in discussion between the player and the GM.

Couldn't have put it better. I love the book for it's break down of magic and I've stolen bits from it's Magic Laws, but the system it presents is plain redunkulous.

Note, I have the Steve Jackson Games version. I haven't seen the Chaosium one before.

[rpgstarwizard]

Thanks people, was interested in hearing what people thought. As for a system,I agree somewaht, lol. But Heck I still pull out my first ed Chiv and Sorc for fun times, lol