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Three months ago there was almost an identical conversation about 3e vs. 4e content. The bottom line was - articles will be published based on who submits articles. I took up the challenge and submitted an article query. Others who want to support 3e material (or at least edition neutral material) should do the same.
Doing so will be more productive then refusing to buy at all because there might be an article with rules that are different than the rules you prefer to use. Even the 4e articles might contain content that can inspire you in your game and thats the whole point of the magazine anyway for us, isn't it. I have no interest in 4e rules at this point, but I still read the 4e articles. Of course I read the shampoo bottles in the bath too, so maybe its just me. :P
Well said.
I also have no interest in 4E but Kobold Quarterly is such a great magazine that I will continue to support it, even with some 4E material. I trust Wolfgang to keep the right balance ...
And I also agree with your comment regarding submissions. I also submitted a Pathfinder article I am very proud of that I really hope sees its' way into the next issue (I will need to tweak some things once I get my hands on the final rule book next month of course, since what I created is based on the Beta)
Anyway, just wanted to throw my 2 cents in and echo what others have said about how great KQ is!
Saying that the 4e content in Kobold Quarterly is a deal-breaker equates, in my mind, to saying that the articles are a deal-breaker in Playboy. I'm about as anti-4e as they come, but I'm not going to deny myself great 3.x and Pathfinder Chronicles content simply because there is support for another system. That's the very definition of throwing the baby out with the bath water.
Wolfgang, as long as you maintain the same high standards of quality and keep the Pathfinder material coming, I will keep buying. And I hope KQ gains as large an audience and subscriber base as possible, of both 3.x and 4e players alike.
Agree 100%... I've experimented with 4e and found it not to my taste, but I will continue to buy and support KQ as long as a reasonable balance of PF and 4e (and other systems?) is forthcoming.
@Pax -- if I may risk a more gaming-based metaphor than Playboy, it sounds as if you're saying you want to cancel your Dragon subscription because of the Ares section. Is it support for any other system you find objectionable, or 4e specifically?
Saying that the 4e content in Kobold Quarterly is a deal-breaker equates, in my mind, to saying that the articles are a deal-breaker in Playboy.
Playboy has articles?!
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We originally we going to try to have the GameMastery Guide out for Christmas, but realized that we were smoking crack and that would be insane and would probably lead to total burn-out of the staff, so we moved it back to February 2010. I assume that the article for KQ10 was written before it was switched.
-Lisa
Note: No actual crack was smoked. Stay in school, kids!
Quite.
Due to the new shipping options, can we get this added onto our monthly subscription shipment as an extra?
Awesome Issue Wolfgang! Keep up the good work!
Can a KQ centerfold be far behind?!
Kobold Quarterly has articles !?
Ok, nice, thanks Vic!
It's kind of like having a sub, just have to order manually every month.
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I just got my print copy in the mail today and I want to echo what others have said. This issue is fantastic!
On the content side, there is some really great stuff in there. The Death Feats are very cool and very clever ... almost makes me want my character to die and get raised now just to try one out! The Hill Giant was very interesting and gave me some great ideas. The article on Dwarves is very well done as well and the Pathfinder preview was cool to read.
On the production side, the heavier cover stock is very nice and feels great in your hands - hopefully it will continue because it makes a very nice first impression. The graphic design is very clean, professional and well done and cover art is beautiful.
I think this has to be the best issue of KQ so far! I can't wait for the next one - especially given Wolfgang's comments about some more great Pathfinder content coming next issue! In fact, did I see in the 'coming next issue' blurb something about a new Pathfinder twist on the Ranger class ... ?
Great work overall on this issue! I can't recommend it highly enough!
Can a KQ centerfold be far behind?!
Then again, not all our readers are into the scaly ideal of beauty. ;)
That would be your hoard and vast tracts of land, right?
I would also like to voice STRONG support for making a KQ print subscription option available through the Paizo store.
Can a KQ centerfold be far behind?!
Then again, not all our readers are into the scaly ideal of beauty. ;)
(She's the one on the right.)
KILL ZEM ... KILL ZEM ALL!!
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It's FREE (until the 31st, that is)!
From the website:
Some sneaky rogue stole the keys to the kobold’s vault! While our minions frantically scramble to change the locks, you can take advantage of our misfortune and download a FREE issue of Kobold Quarterly magazine. Go to the KQ Store, add issue #10 to your cart, and enter...
Thanks, joela. That's 37 different kinds of cool (I counted).
I've been wanting to test-drive KQ for a while. Downloading now.
No problem. Post what you think of it.
Subscribed!
I carpet bombed my friends with the link.
As part of the ongoing collaboration between Fantastic Maps and Kobold Quarterly, the Sand Dragon Inn is now available as a Map Pack on RPGNow.
The pack includes:
- Multi-page pdf in letter and A4 formats that enables you to print out the maps for your gametable at 1 square = 1 inch. The pdfs come in both colour and printer friendly greyscale.
- High resolution jpgs with and without grid for both the upper and lower level of the Inn designed to be easily dropped into any virtual tabletop program – or printed off as a poster at your local print shop.
- Maptool campaign files (at 100px per grid) with vision blocking and light constructed for quick use in 4E, PFRPG, or any OGL game. They are compatible with Maptool 1.3b84 or newer.
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