Chorpa Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I am eagerly awaiting the upcoming Magic World and the belonging source books. But I have realized that there has been a while since the last news on it here or on the Chaosium homepage. We recently started BRP Fantasy campaign (4 sessions/2 adventures in) that is planned to port over to Magic World once that arrive so we are really longing for any news at all on what is probably going to be me my favorite for any future fantasy gaming with my favorite rules system. Any one know where the book is in the development schedule or any news at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankcam Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I woulld certainly like to know as well, especially the release date for 'Magic World: Advanced Sorcery'... Quote " Sure it's fun, but it is also well known that a D20 roll and an AC is no match against a hefty swing of a D100% and a D20 Hit Location Table!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmitchell Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 A hearty "me too" from me. Also, for those of us who want a jump start, is this the list of options from Basic Roleplaying that approximate Magic World? Higher starting characteristicsSimpler skill bonusesSkill ratings over 100%Attacks and parries over 100%Allegiance Plus random AP from armor. Quote Frank "Welcome to the hottest and fastest-growing hobby of, er, 1977." -- The Laundry RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMonroe Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Final touches are being made to MW. I'm not sure exactly when it'll be out, but I'm guessing it's -very- close, at least in electronic format. Advanced Sorcery, I'm not too sure about. I know it's being worked on, and should hopefully be out shortly after MW. When I hear more, I'll let you know. Quote Please don't contact me with Chaosium questions. I'm no longer associated with the company, and have no idea what the new management is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricksterdog Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Where's a good place to pick up a copy of Magic World, electronic or hard copy. Not finding much on where to buy or pre-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDLeary Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Where's a good place to pick up a copy of Magic World, electronic or hard copy. Not finding much on where to buy or pre-order. Chaosium traditionally waits until the electronic format is ready, and then posts, hardcopy comes later. No pre-orders. SDLeary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadow Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'm ridiculously impatient for this release...want to have the hardcopy of the main book and advanced sorcery NOW...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMonroe Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Soon! Quote Please don't contact me with Chaosium questions. I'm no longer associated with the company, and have no idea what the new management is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skenderax Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Soon! super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 After aeons of lurking I decided to register just to express my growing impatience to get my hands on MW (which looks like it's going to be pure gold) Release the book, pretty please!!! At least the pdf for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaot Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It does look pretty cool, does it not? Can't wait to get my grubby paws on it. Quote 70/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Biting nails in anticipation! (Soon I'm gonna have to run to the store and get more nails! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldHarrytheDrifter Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hello everyone, The Magic World PDF is now available for sale on chaosium.com: Magic World Chaosium Inc. The website says that the books will be available on March 18th. It sounds like the book is at the printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yay! Going to get it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorpa Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 A bit to poor at the moment so have to wait until the paycheck at end of the month. But I gladly hear some reviews on the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyvim Matt Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm not well equipped to handle PDFs during games, so I'll have to wait another month I guess. Oh well, at least there is hope! Quote Proud pen-and-paper roleplayer since 1991! Blood and Souls for Lord Arioch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm not well equipped to handle PDFs during games, so I'll have to wait another month I guess. Oh well, at least there is hope! That is usually my thinking as well but in the interests of accuracy: the book uses a very sensible format which a) is very easy to read on screen lends itself to printing two pages per sheet for hard copy Quote Rule Zero: Don't be on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricksterdog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Will have the money tomorrow for the MW PDF. Just have to wait for Advanced Sorcery, Enlightened Magic, etc. Fie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I bought my pdf yesterday and have had a cursory glance through the book. My initial impressions are very good; 276 pages with lots of "stuff". Loads more beasties to add to the Bestiary for Gaming! I really like the layout of this book, it is so easy to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldHarrytheDrifter Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I bought my pdf yesterday and have had a cursory glance through the book. My initial impressions are very good; 276 pages with lots of "stuff". Loads more beasties to add to the Bestiary for Gaming! I really like the layout of this book, it is so easy to read. Thank you. I tried to make the book look similar to the Elric! books while still adding my own style. Ben really pushed me to make the book look as good as it does, though. He worked really hard on Magic World. Nick Nacario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMonroe Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thank you. I tried to make the book look similar to the Elric! books while still adding my own style. Ben really pushed me to make the book look as good as it does, though. He worked really hard on Magic World. I couldn't be happier with the way the book turned out. It's reminiscent of Elric!, yet having a distinct trade dress of it's own. Gotta say, too, that it looks -great- on my iPad. Quote Please don't contact me with Chaosium questions. I'm no longer associated with the company, and have no idea what the new management is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricksterdog Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Love the MW PDF. As far as I'm concerned, Ben, your a gaming Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMonroe Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Love the MW PDF. As far as I'm concerned, Ben, your a gaming Saint. Well, go forth and spread the news! Quote Please don't contact me with Chaosium questions. I'm no longer associated with the company, and have no idea what the new management is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camazotz Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Book is definitely top-notch. I ran the first session of a new campaign using Magic World on Tuesday night. Character generation was a snap....I had four players, two previously familiar with BRP and two brand new to the game, but they were easily able to "get it," and we had char gen done in an hour, then got a four hour game session in. The new players had only played Pathfinder or D&D 4E before, so when one of them crit-shotted a troll with an arrow to the face (generating a critical wound) and dropped it in one shot, they were sort of stunned....my old veteran RQ player explained to them that they are now in a game where the combat strategy is "hit hard, hit first, and don't get hit," heh! They had a blast, looks like Tuesday nights are going to be MW for the foreseeable future. We did run into one question: is the Sleep spell intended to be such that the sleeper doesn't awaken, even if someone is poking holes in him with a dagger? I ruled that someone under magical slumber had a chance of awakening (CONX1 check) when being attacked, but the spell seemed rather potent in the RAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMonroe Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 That's great to hear! Let us know how your game goes. Quote Please don't contact me with Chaosium questions. I'm no longer associated with the company, and have no idea what the new management is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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