MOB Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Chaosium will publish a second, updated edition of the critically acclaimed Harlem Unbound, it was announced at Gen Con today. Harlem Unbound is the creation of African-American game designer Chris Spivey. The first edition was published to critical acclaim by Spivey's indie studio Darker Hue Studios. Spivey's first release, Harlem Unbound won three Gold awards at the 2018 ENies Awards. The new edition of Harlem Unbound will feature additional scenarios, new maps and new art. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMri Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Now there's timing: I just got the first edition this week. But it's so good! I imagine I'll be glad to get the second, too, since it won't happen overnight or anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Will the second edition also feature the Gumshoe material? Or will that be omitted? 1 Quote My RPG Blog: Swanosaurus - A Fierce and Beautiful Creature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrippyHippy Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I did see this title and put it on my 'wish list' (I've got a few things on that!), but I'll probably hold back now till the 2nd edition, knowing Chaosium's high production standards, these days. If anybody wishes to tell me why this product is fantastic - and thus serve to sell me it - then please, be my guest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numtini Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I'm a bit taken aback by the notion of new art because to me the artistic cohesion (which looks, to me, to be in the style of Aaron Douglas) and excellent use of three color layout is one of the high points. What really makes the book is the writing. It's vibrant and brings the vibe of the city to life. This is the jazz age? Well, you feel the jazz. There's an attention to the little details of life that make it feel more human and immediate than most of the "city books" I've seen for games. "Where do the locals go?" is a cliche about tourist guides, but this strikes me much more as a local inside view where most RPG city guides come across like tourist guides. It also occurred to me that because racism creates very real barriers to the neighborhood, it provides a far more easily manageable size location while at the same time, being part of one of the larges cities on the planet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhsjhs Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Is there any idea when this edition will be for sale? I looked for the now first edition at gencon but it had sold out. Edited August 7, 2018 by Jhsjhs Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numtini Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 On 8/7/2018 at 9:38 AM, Jhsjhs said: Is there any idea when this edition will be for sale? I looked for the now first edition at gencon but it had sold out. The first edition is available at Indie Press Revolution in print and PDF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Pokeweed Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/6/2018 at 6:00 AM, Jakob said: Will the second edition also feature the Gumshoe material? Or will that be omitted? This is a really good question. I have the first edition, love it, and would be hesitant to replace it with a newer edition that didn't also support Trail of Cthulhu (GUMSHOE). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHistorian Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Why a new edition of something this recent? Quote 44/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatheist Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 2:31 PM, TheHistorian said: Why a new edition of something this recent? With Chris Spivey taking charge of the new Chaosium sci-fi setting they might as well move a new print run in-house. But whatever the reason I can't wait. I got a chance to play at Gen Con and it was absolutely stellar. I'll happily rebuy it if it comes with new adventures and more art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOB Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 4:31 AM, TheHistorian said: Why a new edition of something this recent? The first edition is out-of-print, or soon will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrippyHippy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Will the physical design be up to Chaosium's (now) usual standards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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