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Dallas, TX, (June 7th 2012) – FROG GOD GAMES, the makers of roleplaying games and books, today announced that they are acquiring Necromancer Games, the award-winning publishing house known for Necropolis, Rappan Athuk, City of Brass, Tomb of Abysthor, Crucible of Freya, Tome of Horrors, and many other famous titles
Wow!
They will provide updates of their old products to boot.
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I really have to say, despite the onrush of requests for updated versions of that I'm sure this announcement is sure to fuel, I do hope that FGG keeps their emphasis on NEW products, and does updates to old NG stuff sparingly. What'd I'd really like to see more than updated versions of NG products is the expansion of the shared setting, into a full campaign setting (something that seems very likely based on previous comments, and may be one of the main factors behind the aquisition).
Maybe I'm just spoiled by the fact that the one NG product I really wanted to see done for S&W is currently being written...along with a massive quantity of bonus swag.
Cool.
What'd I'd really like to see more than updated versions of NG products is the expansion of the shared setting, into a full campaign setting (something that seems very likely based on previous comments, and may be one of the main factors behind the aquisition).
As someone who didn't find out about NG until late in the 3.5 cycle (I was insulated by a homebrew GM and limited game time), this sounds awesome.
Congrats!
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On the one hand I'm stoked, on the other I'll hope FGG will focus on original modules and not get lost in revamps of modules I already own. That being said - sequels to the classics of old and some selected MASSIVE revisions like RA would be AWESOME!
:D
I 'third' the City of Brass update for Pathfinder.
Me too. That's the one I want most, since I never quite managed to get a 3.5 copy. That said, I'm excited for the rest as well!
If you want a 3.5 copy, we have some in stock...
That being said, I'm glad this news finally hit the streets. :D
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I am so glad that this cat is out of the bag! Bill told me about this weeks and weeks ago and I have had to keep it secret. Now I can just add my fangirl excitement about seeing some of that classic Necromancer games IP coming out in Frog God products. Life is good! :)
-Lisa
Great news! I loved the Necromancer adventures. I'm quickly becoming a Frog God fan, as well.
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...one other question: does this business arrangement permit Pathfinder updates to Judges Guild material published by Necromancer Games? I'd pretty much cry with joy for Pathfinder versions of Lost Caverns of Thracia and City-State of the Invincible Overlord.
While not an official answer, my understanding from talking to both Bill and Clark over the years is that, no, the Judge's Guild stuff that was produced by Necromancer is no longer available as the license has ceased.
-Lisa
RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32, 2010 Top 8
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Since I 'lost' most of my NG stuff, I'd love to see some of the old favourites back.
(psst, Lisa, Mike, Mark, get them to make The Wizard's Amulet a PFS scenario) ;-)
Also congrats for the Sword and Wizardry players, since you're likely to get some of the stuff updated as well.
Also congrats for the Sword and Wizardry players, since you're likely to get some of the stuff updated as well.
Yep. I've already got an ever expanding pathfinder collection. Soon S&W can move from the "other games" shelf and get its own. :)
Does this mean Wilderlands (WoHF) could get a Pathfinder update?
Does this mean Wilderlands (WoHF) could get a Pathfinder update?
Wilderlands is Judges Guild - so probably not.
Will this effect the release of rappan athuk via kick starter at all?
No one's mentioned the SurveyMonkey, ah, survey. I was happy to fill it out, but the section that listed all the old products that might be updated to PF and asked you to rate them (scale of 1-5 basically) only allowed...how do I explain this...one product to be checked for each of the 5 scales.
Like, say there were 20 products listed, I could only pick 5 of them, and all 5 had to be separate choices (from "Do this one first" to "Never" being the range, I think).
The point is, there were tons more I wanted to "rate"!
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Huh. Interesting but not surprising.
The acquisition has me wondering. I remember NG trying to develop a retro version of 4e a whiles back. It failed miserably, but I wonder if FGG would consider resurrecting it. I'm guessing no, but still have to ask.
Clark was the one interested in exploring a "4e Classic" at the time. Bill and Matt are focused on Swords & Wizardry, and Greg and company are into Pathfinder side of things. I'd think there was no chance of 4e support from NecroFrog.
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No one's mentioned the SurveyMonkey, ah, survey. I was happy to fill it out, but the section that listed all the old products that might be updated to PF and asked you to rate them (scale of 1-5 basically) only allowed...how do I explain this...one product to be checked for each of the 5 scales.
Like, say there were 20 products listed, I could only pick 5 of them, and all 5 had to be separate choices (from "Do this one first" to "Never" being the range, I think).
The point is, there were tons more I wanted to "rate"!
Yeah I sent Bill a email about the problems with the survey and hopefully they can fix it and send out a new one.
Huh. Interesting but not surprising.
The acquisition has me wondering. I remember NG trying to develop a retro version of 4e a whiles back. It failed miserably, but I wonder if FGG would consider resurrecting it. I'm guessing no, but still have to ask.
Since 4E is on its way out and the GSL is what it is, I'm thinking...no.
I recently sat and talked to Bill for a couple of hours and after that conversation I am sure that he will not be doing anything for 4e. It is just not a match for his style of writing. We will continue to see Pathfinder and Swords and Wizardry products from FGG.
Good. I'm not sure launching your new venture with support for a system that's being wheeled into the cemetery is a wise business model. Vacillating over 'to support / not to support' 4e was one of the things that pulled Necro down in the first place. Let's not go there again. Pathfinder and S&W are the future.
I really wished Clark wouldn't pour so much time and energy into making his "support the current official version of D&D" idea work, but I'm glad that Necro IP is in good hands and in the right direction after all.
I'm confused. I was under the impression that boat left the harbour years ago. Clark's on board the Pathfinder ship and abandoned the "current D&D" support a very long time ago.
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I really wished Clark wouldn't pour so much time and energy into making his "support the current official version of D&D" idea work, but I'm glad that Necro IP is in good hands and in the right direction after all.I'm confused. I was under the impression that boat left the harbour years ago. Clark's on board the Pathfinder ship and abandoned the "current D&D" support a very long time ago.
He did but not with out some regrets.
Yeah I sent Bill a email about the problems with the survey and hopefully they can fix it and send out a new one.No one's mentioned the SurveyMonkey, ah, survey. I was happy to fill it out, but the section that listed all the old products that might be updated to PF and asked you to rate them (scale of 1-5 basically) only allowed...how do I explain this...one product to be checked for each of the 5 scales.
Like, say there were 20 products listed, I could only pick 5 of them, and all 5 had to be separate choices (from "Do this one first" to "Never" being the range, I think).
The point is, there were tons more I wanted to "rate"!
Who was this survey sent out to? I know I didn't get one... I often seem to miss emails from FGG though.