From Goodman Games:
By now you've probably all seen the announcement on EN World: the 4th edition open game license is officially announced! Goodman Games is excited to be on board, and we will be part of 4E from the launch.
It will all start with Free RPG Day, the event that Goodman Games created and which Wizards of the Coast is heavily sponsoring this year. Look for another free DCC -- this time 4th edition -- on June 21 from participating stores.
After that it's going to be a very big Gen Con, for a number of reasons. First, it will be the fifth anniversary of our DCC Open Tournament, and we're making it special. The module is already being crafted and it's a real challenge. The bar for competition will rise as we add more tables and more players than ever before. And of course there will be the fun fact that most people will only have a few months of experience with the game, which will level the playing field.
The second big aspect of Gen Con will be our releases. Of course Dungeon Crawl Classics will be well represented in the first wave of 4E releases. We are having some fun with the concept, and the presentation of the DCC series will change a little. I like to joke that we're upgrading from a 1E look to a 2E look. The same basic concepts will be there, and the adventures will be designed by the same talented writers, but you will be immediately able to distinguish a 4E DCC from a 3E DCC. And I think you'll like the new look.
Aside from the DCC series, we'll have some other fun products, too, but those details will be forthcoming in the future. Many of you know that I often prefer to post about a product only when I have something to show off, so we'll be announcing more details as we get the great cover designs polished up.
As long as they are still putting out DCCs for C&C.
Interesting - but aren't they not supposed to release any 4E products until August 1st, under the OGL that WotC just released?From Goodman Games:
It will all start with Free RPG Day, the event that Goodman Games created and which Wizards of the Coast is heavily sponsoring this year. Look for another free DCC -- this time 4th edition -- on June 21 from participating stores.
That might not be the case for free products.
Interesting - but aren't they not supposed to release any 4E products until August 1st, under the OGL that WotC just released?
From a recent FAQ:
"9. Will the Phase One program make subsequent releases (the PHB 2, for instance) available to publishers more quickly?
No, it won't. The program only applies to the games’ launch and the first three core books. However, we will likely allow Phase One developers to distribute free 4e material on Free RPG Day, and to show (but not sell) sample books at Origins."
In last night's chat, James Jacobs mentioned that in light of the recent 4E OGL news, plans for Free RPG Day will probably change. They were planning on releasing Lost Baron 0 for GameMastery, but will now probably go with something more standalone and probably 4E.
Necromancer Games is also going to try to release Winter's Tomb on Free RPG Day.
So sad...I loved DDC.
I will treasure all 52 adventures. :(
Will they release the same crawls that were converted to 3.5 or previously unconverted crawls or a mixture of both?
From the sound of it it will be all brand new adventures.
From what I keep hearing converting 3.5 adventures to 4th edition is more complicated than just writing new material from scratch.
I'll miss buying Goodman's products, but such is life.
(I have 51 DCCs - still waiting on #52.)
I'll miss buying Goodman's products, but such is life.
(I have 51 DCCs - still waiting on #52.)
How many have you used?
I hope Monte Cook still puts out some more 3.5 products - some of my favorite books are from Monte and Malhavoc Press.
I hope Monte Cook still puts out some more 3.5 products - some of my favorite books are from Monte and Malhavoc Press.
I think he may have retired, but I'm not sure...
There's still new stuff on his site. I can't believe he'd retire right after Ptolus. He (and Malhavoc Press) made a TON of great stuff.
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I hope Monte Cook still puts out some more 3.5 products - some of my favorite books are from Monte and Malhavoc Press.I think he may have retired, but I'm not sure...
I heard several months ago that he retired. He was trying something new I do not remember what that was. Maybe in the future after he has a break he will come back.
How many have you used?I'll miss buying Goodman's products, but such is life.
(I have 51 DCCs - still waiting on #52.)
Only three so far....which is part of the reason I'm so not ready for 4E.
From the sound of it it will be all brand new adventures.
Sweet! Maybe now I will finally get “Palace of the Llama Prince”
