Newt Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) The new updated version of OpenQuest is now available. Its a slight tidy of up and revision of the OpenQuest 2 Deluxe version that I released over five years ago, with a new cover by Jon Hodgson and all new full colour art by Jeshields inside. Its now available via the D101 Web Store OpenQuest Refreshed Hardcover + pdf (£23/ approx $29 ) OpenQuest Refreshed Softcover + pdf (£19/ approx $15) Its also available via DriveThruRpg.com OpenQuest Refreshed at DriveThruRpg.com If you are looking for more information about what this new edition involves, and the plans for supplements going forward, check out this blog post over my Sorcerer Under Mountain blog. OpenQuest Refresh Here's the new cover by Jon Hodgson. Edited June 16, 2017 by Newt 2 Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camazotz Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) I just ordered it on rpgnow and have been reviewing the PDF....the new edition looks great! Very nice edition and I love the new art, thinking this will be my go-to iteration of BRP going forward. Been talking with my cohorts this morning about the rules and campaign ideas already. Edited June 16, 2017 by camazotz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Awesome news! Is the print edition of Basic going to be available from DTRPG soon as well? I want to order both books at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 I've not got an eta on OpenQuest Basics. In theory it should be a straightforward, cut and paste of the revised combat chapter and a quick proof and mirroring of any changes made in the big book refreshed version. But I've got to work out whether its worth my time doing a printed version of Basics - I can count sales of the previous print editions of Basic on one hand. There is also the temptation to spend a bit more time revising it. If I started tomorrow It could be a month away or if its a longer job, which is going to be lower on my priority list (since I don't actually make money directly from it - but indirectly when people come back to buy the fuller game), by the end of the year. Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thanks, Newt! Not gonna wait so I put my order in for a hardcover. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Evil Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm waiting to get paid so I can get a hardcover too - to sit alongside my copy of OQ2 in hardcover! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHistorian Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 On 6/19/2017 at 5:47 PM, Newt said: I can count sales of the previous print editions of Basic on one hand. Ooh - I own a rarity! Quote 44/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankcam Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Actually OQ Basics is the one I use at the gaming table (although I have OQ in my bookcase and in my iPad). The digest format just feels very handy, like the Legend rpg book was very handy in a similar respect. For me it much more important having OQBasics in a print edition than having the full rules - I can also refer to my pdf version of the full rules, but the digest hard copy is perfect at the gaming table for me to refer to, or to hand around to the players. For me I kind of like the idea of a rules-lite BRP rule set being in a digest-sized book. In many ways I would of preferred to see the entire line in that format. Sorry to hear that I may be a minority with this Edited June 24, 2017 by Mankcam 2 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...
Ghostwriter Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Mankcam said: Actually OQ Basics is the one I use at the gaming table (although I have OQ in my bookcase and in my iPad). The digest format just feels very handy, like the Legend rpg book was very handy in a similar respect. For me it much more important having OQBasics in a print edition than having the full rules - I can also refer to my pdf version of the full rules, but the digest hard copy is perfect at the gaming table for me to refer to, or to hand around to the players. For me I kind of like the idea of a rules-lite BRP rule set being in a digest-sized book. In many ways I would of preferred to see the entire line in that format. Sorry to hear that I may be a minority with this This is exactly how I think too! Unfortunately I don't have the digest-sized version, as the previous one disappeared (in print) from DTRPG before I could order it. But even when using a pdf, I tend to open Basics more often than my shiny Deluxe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Aw you guys I'll see what can be done sooner rather than latter then 2 Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 If you've bought OpenQuest Refreshed over the last week or so since its release you have my heartfelt thanks. Its had a good opening week, up there with some of my best sellers So I guess OpenQuest is back up and running 4 Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 You're welcome and it's us who's grateful for keeping up the great work! OQ has some of the most elegant design solutions and presentation features I've seen and enjoyed in RPGs. It's a pleasure to support such a product. OQ and Renaissance are definitely my favourinte incarnations of d100 system. Cheers! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobarstep Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 41 minutes ago, Newt said: If you've bought OpenQuest Refreshed over the last week or so since its release you have my heartfelt thanks. Its had a good opening week, up there with some of my best sellers So I guess OpenQuest is back up and running You're welcome Though I had intended to pick up the physical book from DTRPG before I saw the post about the impending refresh. In which case my purchase would have been lost in the data stream of the old (non-fresh) version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunwolfe Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 High-Fives, Newt! Ordered mine and d/l-ed the .pdf. Looking forward to fielding to displaying it at my next game. Cheers! 1 Quote Present home-port: home-brew BRP/OQ SRD variant; past ports-of-call: SB '81, RQIII '84, BGB '08, RQIV(Mythras) '12, MW '15, and OQ '17 BGB BRP: 0 edition: 20/420; .pdf edition: 06/11/08; 1st edition: 06/13/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 OpenQuest Basic Edition - the 6 inch by 9 inch 167 page version, has now been updated to reflect the changes made in OQ Refreshed. So if you want to see what the reorganised Combat chapter is like I'd recommend checking out this free download. OpenQuest Basic Edition at DriveThruRPG.com It's currently going through DriveThru's print proofing process, so the printed version should be ready in 1-2 weeks. 4 Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiisu81 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It's STILL riddled with typos. I'm very disappointed you didn't take up my offer to freely spellcheck and correct the manuscript before you rushed it into print for UK Games Expo. While this is print-on-demand and could conceivably be updated with corrections if you still wanted them, I'm not anticipating that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I am open to corrections, just send me them in a commented pdf or word document and I will make the changes My email is newt@d101games.com. Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarl Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Have I gone insane or did the OpenQuest Refreshed print versions disappear overnight on Drivethrurpg? I just ordered a copy via the d101 Games store.... Quote **************************************** But, when at the last the arm of Skarl shall cease to beat his drum, silence shall startle Pegana like thunder in a cave, and MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI shall cease to rest......Lord Dunsany Responsible for: https://ancientvaults.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Hi Skarl No, you've not gone mad. I've just updated the version to 1.1, and as well as applying the hand full of fixes to the pdf version I've added them to print version. Which means they become unavailable on DriveThruRPG for a week or so. I'll be sending you the up to date version, so be aware that there will be a delay of about a week while I get new copies in. Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarl Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thank you for the prompt reply and information! I usually buy a couple of print copies for myself and often give a couple out to friends (a writer friend is very happy with Crypts & Things and is wanting to get a game together, he is also a heavy metal guitarist of note) and with shipping from Across the Pond $40 a book for a softcover adds up quickly. Quote **************************************** But, when at the last the arm of Skarl shall cease to beat his drum, silence shall startle Pegana like thunder in a cave, and MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI shall cease to rest......Lord Dunsany Responsible for: https://ancientvaults.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodis171 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hi all, I'm going to buy the OpenQuest hardcopy. Good thing ist just got updated. Will order River of Heaven too. Got a question, though. Are the DriveThru PODs the only versions that exist or is there a separate print run? And will River of heaven get some updates ,too? kind regards, Stephan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hi Stephan The DriveThru PODs are the only versions available since it doesn't make sense for me to do them any other way. I have dreams of doing an OpenQuest 10th Anniversary Special Edition which would be in hard back with a very limited print run, that would fund via Kickstarter and only be available to backers, but that's what they are for the moment River of Heaven is getting updated as we speak, so I'd hold off getting a print version until that's done. If you get the pdf now, it will be updated to the new version when it comes out. Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 9/5/2017 at 5:48 PM, skarl said: Thank you for the prompt reply and information! I usually buy a couple of print copies for myself and often give a couple out to friends (a writer friend is very happy with Crypts & Things and is wanting to get a game together, he is also a heavy metal guitarist of note) and with shipping from Across the Pond $40 a book for a softcover adds up quickly. I'm sorry you've got caught as I'm transitioned between print editions. I've sent you a pm to see if I can sort things out for you. 1 Quote Head Honcho of D101 GamesPublisher of Crypts and Things/Monkey/OpenQuest/River of HeavenThe Sorcerer Under the Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodis171 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) So OpenQuest hardcover it is (for now), as soon as DriveThru has it back on the order page. Will River of Heaven be revamped too or is it a bug-fix release? Oh, and... great work! As far as I am concerned, OpenQuest ist the best set of BRP rules currently available. kind regards, Stephan Edited September 11, 2017 by theodis171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarl Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 And responded, sorry for the delay, busy weekend. :/ Quote **************************************** But, when at the last the arm of Skarl shall cease to beat his drum, silence shall startle Pegana like thunder in a cave, and MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI shall cease to rest......Lord Dunsany Responsible for: https://ancientvaults.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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