|
Post by vyrrk on Sept 29, 2017 12:13:40 GMT -8
I just wish they would include a set with the core book. I get that with Star Wars they're in the beginners set but there's going to be a lot of people that skip that and jump straight to the core book only to find they need the dice as well. So when I played Edge of the Empire I bought the starter kit with the dice and starting adventure. It was honestly a wonderful way to get me to understand the new system and I didn't mind dropping $20 on a starter set with dice. Once that was finished, I decided if I wanted the core book or not. I really hope L5R is the same way. A good starting adventure and included dice would go a long way to make me want to buy in. That said, I'm going to use my star wars dice for the play test if it is Gensys.
|
|
|
Post by the0gekko0state on Oct 4, 2017 13:46:14 GMT -8
|
|
|
Post by lowkeyoh on Oct 4, 2017 13:54:50 GMT -8
Just came to post that, the0gekko0state. I've just scanned the Beta rules, but I'm liking what I've been reading thusfar.
|
|
|
Post by the0gekko0state on Oct 4, 2017 14:03:21 GMT -8
Hahaha glad to help I haven't had chance to look at anything but I did buy the app lol.
|
|
fredrix
Master Douchebag
Posts: 2,142
Preferred Game Systems: Fate, L5R, Pendragon, Gumshoe, Feng Shui
Currently Playing: Pendragon, Song of Ice and Fire, L5R, Feng Shui, Traveller
Currently Running: Fate, Coriolis, Nights Black Agents
Favorite Species of Monkey: 1970's NTV, dubbed by the BBC (though The Water Margin beats it)
|
Post by fredrix on Oct 4, 2017 14:05:34 GMT -8
Just came to post that, the0gekko0state. I've just scanned the Beta rules, but I'm liking what I've been reading thusfar. Me too
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2017 14:32:32 GMT -8
I'm sure it'll do fine, but I'm going to pass. Not interested in new dice or a $5 app. I'll put my money into John Wick's new Kickstarter for Khitai, Oriental stuff that runs on second edition Seventh Sea, which is awesome. That was a good investment - anytime you get novels and more game pdfs than you can keep up with is a pretty good investment.
|
|
|
Post by ayslyn on Oct 4, 2017 16:46:42 GMT -8
I'm sure it'll do fine, but I'm going to pass. Not interested in new dice or a $5 app. I'll put my money into John Wick's new Kickstarter for Khitai, Oriental stuff that runs on second edition Seventh Sea, which is awesome. That was a good investment - anytime you get novels and more game pdfs than you can keep up with is a pretty good investment. Embrace the power of and đ
|
|
HazelnutMudslide
Supporter
Posts: 129
Preferred Game Systems: L5R, 7th Sea, TriStat, WoD, D&D5e
Currently Playing: Nothing (LFG)
Currently Running: Nothing (LFG)
Favorite Species of Monkey: grease, never know when you'll need one to fix things.
|
Post by HazelnutMudslide on Oct 4, 2017 18:22:42 GMT -8
Yeah, breaks my heart they went 'special dice' on this, unless I can find a replacement 4th ed core book, I'm done with L5R and moving onto Khitai (providing I can budget in for Mikado tier, I'm a sucker for LE's).
|
|
|
Post by flyingjackelope on Oct 4, 2017 18:35:30 GMT -8
I'm right there with you and that tier. Hazel
|
|
fredrix
Master Douchebag
Posts: 2,142
Preferred Game Systems: Fate, L5R, Pendragon, Gumshoe, Feng Shui
Currently Playing: Pendragon, Song of Ice and Fire, L5R, Feng Shui, Traveller
Currently Running: Fate, Coriolis, Nights Black Agents
Favorite Species of Monkey: 1970's NTV, dubbed by the BBC (though The Water Margin beats it)
|
Post by fredrix on Oct 4, 2017 21:10:35 GMT -8
I'm sure it'll do fine, but I'm going to pass. Just noticed they have a page of dice faces in the back of the book that you can print out ant stick to normal dice if you want
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2017 0:31:17 GMT -8
Haven't read through it yet but seen a mix of opinions elsewhere (including a few grognard "it's not my L5R! it's ruined everything" posts on reddit). I'm not surprised by the special dice approach and can understand why people aren't fond of it, am willing to give it a try but will look through the rules first. Have to say though that I find it odd the number of people I've seen complaining about having to buy special dice saying they're going to buy Khitai instead given how much they'll spend on the KS.
|
|
HazelnutMudslide
Supporter
Posts: 129
Preferred Game Systems: L5R, 7th Sea, TriStat, WoD, D&D5e
Currently Playing: Nothing (LFG)
Currently Running: Nothing (LFG)
Favorite Species of Monkey: grease, never know when you'll need one to fix things.
|
Post by HazelnutMudslide on Oct 5, 2017 2:22:16 GMT -8
Haven't read through it yet but seen a mix of opinions elsewhere (including a few grognard "it's not my L5R! it's ruined everything" posts on reddit). I'm not surprised by the special dice approach and can understand why people aren't fond of it, am willing to give it a try but will look through the rules first. Have to say though that I find it odd the number of people I've seen complaining about having to buy special dice saying they're going to buy Khitai instead given how much they'll spend on the KS. Have absolutely no problem with a lore reboot. Iâm not a fan of FFGs fluffy weird dice system, d10s are elegant, even with the change to roll and keep in 7thSea2.0. It hasnât âruined everythingâ, itâs ruined âenoughâ that Iâd rather shovel money at JWick. Oh and the fkin $5 dice app... (flips bird) No, FFG. Bad! Go to your room!
|
|
|
Post by the0gekko0state on Oct 5, 2017 7:14:33 GMT -8
I don't mind a five dollar (or in my case 7 being in Canada) so I can try it out and see. I also don't mind funky dice as I had to go out and buy a set of d10s for when I started playing L5R.
My problem with the Khitai Kickstarter is that for what I want is too much for me. I want the Limited Edition book but not for $250. Especially when I factor in exchange rate. I know that I will get a ton of PDFs and stuff but I am not a big PDF reader. And I would rather stick to a setting I know than spend hours trying to learn a new one.
|
|
|
Post by ericfromnj on Oct 5, 2017 10:09:14 GMT -8
Anyine want to give a more in depth review of the beta?
|
|
HazelnutMudslide
Supporter
Posts: 129
Preferred Game Systems: L5R, 7th Sea, TriStat, WoD, D&D5e
Currently Playing: Nothing (LFG)
Currently Running: Nothing (LFG)
Favorite Species of Monkey: grease, never know when you'll need one to fix things.
|
Post by HazelnutMudslide on Oct 5, 2017 10:25:17 GMT -8
I have a few hours to kill, letâs see if drivethru will let me download it to my phone...
|
|