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From Paizo's facebook page:
Hmmm. Just got off the phone with Necromancer Games's Clark Peterson, who is looking to get back into the RPG biz publishing Pathfinder-compatible PDFs! He's still in the planning stages, so help him out with your suggestions of what he should do by posting a comment below!
Now if Monte Cook could just restart Malhavoc Press....
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I like challenging modules, however please try to avoid situations where the player feels they did everything right that they could and they still ended up slaughtered.
In my opinion, challenging modules should set more challenging situations, and punish mistakes more severely than more forgiving modules, but they should still be survivable with good play.
I know you're fans of Tomb of Horrors (as am I), but remember the resources that the players had against this at the time (in campaign play, I seem to remember reading that one of the Gygaxes sent reams of charmed orcs up ahead all the time, for example).
I'm a big fan of your material, BTW. It's just that sometimes I've had to tone down some of your content because I just felt it went too far.
Richard
Raging Swan Press
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I'd like to see adventures that aren't a total bloodbath, but that remain challenging which also feature good opportunities for roleplaying. I love dungeon crawls, but it's always good to break up the violence with role-playing opportunities.
I'd also like to see an adventure or small adventure path based on the slow advancement track.
How does that fit with Frog God Games?
Wait... What? So Frog God Games and Necromancer Games are now BOTH going to do Pathfinder material? Wasn't this the reason they split the company in the first place?
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How does that fit with Frog God Games?Wait... What? So Frog God Games and Necromancer Games are now BOTH going to do Pathfinder material? Wasn't this the reason they split the company in the first place?
From what I read on EnWorld, Clark Peterson's career changed dramatically over the past few years (becoming a judge) making time for a side RPG business difficult. Thus his partner created Frog God Games. Sounds like life has become more manageable for Judge Peterson and now he'd like to be judge, jury and executioner. Loved Necromancer's killer modules so hopefully what he creates continues in that vein.
I'm pretty happy with what Frog God is doing.
Not sure if we need both Frog God and Necro.
Either one would be fine with me.
The only thing I could suggest is for Clark to contact his partner Bill Webb and ask what he needs. But I am sure he already knows this.
I am very glad to hear Clark is interested in producing excellent game materials again! Welcome back!
("Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in")
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From what I read on EnWorld, Clark Peterson's career changed dramatically over the past few years (becoming a judge) making time for a side RPG business difficult. Thus his partner created Frog God Games. Sounds like life has become more manageable for Judge Peterson and now he'd like to be judge, jury and executioner. Loved Necromancer's killer modules so hopefully what he creates continues in that vein.
Next stop, The Supreme Court!
That would result in some proper sentencing, at last;
"Three Strikes and you run the gauntlet of Rappan Athuk!"
This is great to hear
What I think he should make are
Killer Dungeons (what he did Best)
High Level Dungeons (we need more)
Bill is doing great with Frog God. His stuff is awesome.
I've been thinking about doing my own thing, not bringing Necromancer back. So it wont be Frog God and Necro. It will be Frog God doing their thing and me doing my own thing (or, well, you'll see).
Necro was Bill and my shared vision. It was great. It was also 3E. There are all sorts of reasons for Necro to stay as it is and for Bill and I to move on from it. Its clearer from a business and IP standpoint to do that. He's done that. I've been waiting...
But the time is now.
I'm up to something. Not ready to say just what it is yet. But Paizo will be the first to know.
And it will be Pathfinder. Pathfinder is the game that has the soul of what D&D was coupled with proper changes for the modern game. That is what I want to support. Plus, I love all the people at Paizo and I love what they are all about. And the community here is just second to none.
You'll be hearing from me...
Clark
I feel a presence...a presence I have not felt since...
Woot! Can't wait to see what you're cooking up Clark. :)
Hyrum.
Bill is doing great with Frog God. His stuff is awesome.
I've been thinking about doing my own thing, not bringing Necromancer back. So it wont be Frog God and Necro. It will be Frog God doing their thing and me doing my own thing (or, well, you'll see).
Necro was Bill and my shared vision. It was great. It was also 3E. There are all sorts of reasons for Necro to stay as it is and for Bill and I to move on from it. Its clearer from a business and IP standpoint to do that. He's done that. I've been waiting...
But the time is now.
I'm up to something. Not ready to say just what it is yet. But Paizo will be the first to know.
And it will be Pathfinder. Pathfinder is the game that has the soul of what D&D was coupled with proper changes for the modern game. That is what I want to support. Plus, I love all the people at Paizo and I love what they are all about. And the community here is just second to none.
You'll be hearing from me...
Clark
This IS Awesome!
Thank you for clarifying as much as possible.
Now with this new information, in addition to high level adventures others have requested; I ask for Epic Rules (level 20+) from you good sir. If anyone can do it right, you can.
Cheers!
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Is there any chance of Scarred Lands for Pathfinder? There is already a lot of support for PFRPG in the form of new classes, feats, spells and adventures, but I feel that there is nowhere near enough campaign oriented fluff. Golarion is great setting, don't get me wrong, but I think that we need a bit diversity. So, Scarred Lands?
Heh-heh-heh. We just can't get rid of this Clark Peterson guy.
:D
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Is there any chance of Scarred Lands for Pathfinder? There is already a lot of support for PFRPG in the form of new classes, feats, spells and adventures, but I feel that there is nowhere near enough campaign oriented fluff. Golarion is great setting, don't get me wrong, but I think that we need a bit diversity. So, Scarred Lands?
I believe Scarred Lands is owned by White Wolf, makers of World of Darkness series (Vampire: the Requiem, etc.) Last I heard, Fiery Dragon (part of Mongoose Publishing?) had rights to at least some parts of Scarred Lands. (Probably by licensing).
Eager to see what you're up to, Clark. Welcome back.
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Is there any chance of Scarred Lands for Pathfinder? There is already a lot of support for PFRPG in the form of new classes, feats, spells and adventures, but I feel that there is nowhere near enough campaign oriented fluff. Golarion is great setting, don't get me wrong, but I think that we need a bit diversity. So, Scarred Lands?I believe Scarred Lands is owned by White Wolf, makers of World of Darkness series (Vampire: the Requiem, etc.) Last I heard, Fiery Dragon (part of Mongoose Publishing?) had rights to at least some parts of Scarred Lands. (Probably by licensing).
IIRC, that's the plan. The problem, at least for Pathfinder fans, is that those plans are for a 4e version of the Scarred Lands, not Pathfinder.
And yes, welcome back Clark. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Orcus getting back in the mix? That is such a magnitude of awesome as cannot be easily defined.
:-)
Zounds!
This is some exciting news! (And unexpected). Allow me to echo many of the sentiments already given and say welcome back Clark!
I've given Frog God Games some support recently, and I'm curious to see what you have in mind. (Oh, my aching bank account). ;)
~Dean
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So question if clark is aboot. Who has release a bunch of stuff recently under the necromancer label?? Not that it matters, Im still gonna buy it either way.
Bill Webb and Clark released a few things not to long ago under Necro. The final books that was done but never released. After that Bill wanted to keep going but due to RL Clark wasn't able to at the time so Bill spun things off into Frog God Games for legal reason.
By the way, Clark - if you are reading these comments - I occupy a tiny place on two messageboards. This one and your own Necromancer messageboards. I just wanted to say that the Necromancer people ARE second to none. The ones who still post frequently kept the fire alive. I think they would love it if you were to go back there and give them a hollar as well for old time's sake at least.
I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)
Black Razor/Invisible Christopher Walken/Orcus Games
The 3 baddest MFers in fantasy.
I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)Big Daddy Orcus Games?
B. D. O. G?
Big Dog? :P
Ha-ha-ha!
Absolutely AWESOME!!
His logo could be Big Daddy Orcus with a Succubus bent over his knee's. :)I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)Big Daddy Orcus Games?B. D. O. G?
Big Dog? :P
Never figured you for the submissive, but I suspect this is the one exception. ;-)
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Never figured you for the submissive, but I suspect this is the one exception. ;-)His logo could be Big Daddy Orcus with a Succubus bent over his knee's. :)I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)Big Daddy Orcus Games?B. D. O. G?
Big Dog? :P
Who said I wouldn't be standing in the shadows giving him pointers? :)
Who said I wouldn't be standing in the shadows giving him pointers? :)Never figured you for the submissive, but I suspect this is the one exception. ;-)His logo could be Big Daddy Orcus with a Succubus bent over his knee's. :)I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)Big Daddy Orcus Games?B. D. O. G?
Big Dog? :P
So... If you're the one in the shadows giving him "pointers" who is the one bent over his knees? Hmmm? ^.^
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So... If you're the one in the shadows giving him "pointers" who is the one bent over his knees? Hmmm? ^.^Who said I wouldn't be standing in the shadows giving him pointers? :)Never figured you for the submissive, but I suspect this is the one exception. ;-)His logo could be Big Daddy Orcus with a Succubus bent over his knee's. :)I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)Big Daddy Orcus Games?B. D. O. G?
Big Dog? :P
My votes for YOU! :)
My votes for YOU! :)So... If you're the one in the shadows giving him "pointers" who is the one bent over his knees? Hmmm? ^.^Who said I wouldn't be standing in the shadows giving him pointers? :)Never figured you for the submissive, but I suspect this is the one exception. ;-)His logo could be Big Daddy Orcus with a Succubus bent over his knee's. :)I predict any new venture with a new company name has to somehow feature 'Orcus' in the name and/or logo. I'll be collecting the vigorish on all bets hedged. ;-)Big Daddy Orcus Games?B. D. O. G?
Big Dog? :P
Alright, but only if I get to use the Whip domain granted to you by James Jacobs, Dark_Mistress, Goddess of Succubi
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Onboard? You mean figuratively, right, as in supporting the Pathfinder Roleplaying game, and not literally, as in joining the Paizo staff....This is great news Clark,
I for one, am happy to have you onboard.
Jason Bulmahn
Lead Designer
Paizo Publishing
Hmmm. There's been no response so far from the Paizo about my query above. Then there's Mairkurion's laugh. Finally, what did Clark mean by the sentence below (bold is mine)?
It will be Frog God doing their thing and me doing my own thing (or, well, you'll see).
Onboard? You mean figuratively, right, as in supporting the Pathfinder Roleplaying game, and not literally, as in joining the Paizo staff....This is great news Clark,
I for one, am happy to have you onboard.
Jason Bulmahn
Lead Designer
Paizo PublishingHmmm. There's been no response so far from the Paizo about my query above. Then there's Mairkurion's laugh. Finally, what did Clark mean by the sentence below (bold is mine)?
It will be Frog God doing their thing and me doing my own thing (or, well, you'll see).
I think you can be certain that Clark will not be joining Paizo as an employee, (a freelancer is another issue entirely) at least not until science discovers a real way to clone people.