I never ran Shadow, Sword & Spell 1st Edition, but I own it. It was a solid system. I just happen to be drawn to S&W and it's derivatives.
Shadow, Sword & Spell 2nd Edition is the latest version of SS&S. I haven't seen the latest version of the rules, but if it holds to it's previous release, it should be a solid system.
It's 10 bucks for the PDF and $45 for the Print in SC (plus shipping)
I'm sorely tempted, but I might just drop in at the PDF level, as I don't know when I'll ever get a chance to run the system (but I steal and borrow liberally for my S&W games).
+Richard Iorio II has a solid history as a game creator / publisher, so I have little apprehension when it comes to the completion of this project.
I own Shadow, Sword, and Spell 1st Edition as well. I have never ran it but like what I have seen and read of it. Plus I like Rogue Games other game Colonial Gothic of which I own several of the books.
ReplyDeleteBut I have to say, his pricing for the new 2nd Edition Kickstarter books is pretty steep in my opinion. $45 + $15sh&H = $60 for a softcover book and $55 + $15sh&h = $70 for the hardcover. Is this called the Monte Cook Effect?
Now I am sure the new books and system will be very good and I wish Mr. Iorio the best on his Kickstarter but when compared to another Kickstarter, the fantastically illustrated Trudvang Chronicles (also posted about earlier this week on The Tavern), which for $70 + $24sh&h gets you 6 hardcover books, a map, a slipcase, a GM Screen, PC sheets, and several PDF adventures, I would have to say, my money is going to the latter.
Thanks for the mention Erik.
ReplyDeleteI should point out, that once you back the campaign, you get access to the text only laid out rules right away. The rules are fully playable, but still need a full edit, as well as art.
When I launched this, I made sure that I wanted to show the goods. By that, there is a product ready to go, the campaign is to help get it out the door.
As for the shipping, the shipping is added into the pledge. I should have made it clearer. I will do so.