I was talking about the Endhome and Wilderness area maps but thanks for your answer Greg! Now I really hope we make it to the regional map stretch goal because that sounds awesome!
The Endhome area poster map should be the same one from the original book as far as I know.
I own the original Barakus book, but the reason it is confusing is that the book has two versions of the same Wilderness map, one with tags (p. 58) and one without tags (p. 6).
Oh, and by the way Greg, I love the sample Gulf of Akados Region map that you drew by hand.
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I heard "Greyhawk folio maps" and immediately upped my pledge. Darn you guys and your shrewd sales tactics! Let's chip away all the stretch goals!
I haven't purchased a FGG title since Rappan Athuk. Has the layout style changed much? Is the font size still incredibly small?
The font size in the original LCoB is perfect, very easy to read. Is the font size going to change with this new version?
Should be the same as all of our recent releases.
I have Sjogrens and have not had any issues reading any of FGG materials, pdf or print. I do increase everything by 125% for screen viewing regardless of source.
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I have run four one off days in RA. The most recent of those was what my family referred to as Keller Con 2014. Most of my kids and there spouses got together to try and survive the Mouth of Doom (S&W style). All of these games have been a lot of fun and it has all been in the Mouth of Doom...
When I finish up my Serpent Skull Campaign (start chapter six in a week or two - after about three years of Serpent Goodness) I plan to start a new campaign.
ALL LOST LANDS ALL THE TIME.... RA, Tsar, Barakus, Stoneheart Valley, maybe some Black Monastery thrown in for the fun of it. Keep it all coming...
I hope to run this material for years to come and leave my other group to continue through Paizo APs, maybe Mummy's Mask.
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I'm pretty much a Lost Lands convert also - I've always loved Necro material and used it, but now I'm "all in" just like you Shem.
That's all I plan on running going forward with D&D (whatever rule set) - plus some Raging Swan Pres material (to keep with the 2nd ed AD&D feel).
I can't remember being as excited about a campaign release since IDK when, 20-30 years ago? And they haven't even announced a date yet.
That KS is going to break me.
Presently running my Friday group through Legacy of Fire, but I asked what they wanted to do after we finish. That's not going to happen for another 18 months or so as we are just starting book 4. I suggested RA and they agreed that a "Killer Dungeon" would be just the thing.
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It's thread discussions like these that got me into this kickstarter in the first place. I've never played/run any FGG or Necromancer Games material ever. I've always homebrewed and my current setting is closer to Midgard by Kobold but my players were getting bored with both my style and the "dark fairy tale" kind of theme. They're all old school gamers so I decided to homebrew my first megadungeon in years.
In researching I inevitably came upon RA. I am also old in the gaming hobby and RA started pulling those primal chords in my memory. Unfortunately I didn't have the dough to grab a copy but I found myself continuing to search ALL of FGG's stuff with that same heady mix of nostalgia and inspiration.
Then fortunes for my family changed a little over a month ago. The first thing I did was start evaluating my initial frog purchase. At the same time I caught sight of this upcoming kickstarter. Hearing you guys in this thread and others going on about FGG, reading about their stuff for months and now having the opportunity to buy into the material myself; its really psyching me up for my games!
I don't know if I'll end up purchasing the whole lost lands setting, but I know I'm saving a little from each paycheck to pad my kickstarter contribution for that big huge book of old school madness called Rappan Athuk. That and Barakus alone will probably be enough for half a decade of gaming.
TL/DR. Bottom line: I think in me you've got a convert FGG. If I'm ever out west or at one of the bigger cons I'd love to meet some of the Frogs in person, if nothing else than just to shake one of your hands and thank you for re-igniting that fire that smolders in all gamers for epic adventure.
Ok guys, goes on sale in July. Backers of this product can get the pdf of it early (on the survey) as well as a hardcover sourcebook on release. ONLY Barakus Kickstarter backers get this--and you get the pdf a couple months before everyone else.
This is how it works: On the survey (but not before), you can add the Dunes book for $16.95 pdf or $34.95 hardcover plus pdf. It will ship with your copy of Barakus. The pdf will be available within a few days of you completing your survey, and the hardcover in August.
The book itself will release at Paizocon in limited numbers (don't want to make anyone mad because a few people got it a few days earlier), but those guys don't get the pdf. After that, the actual book releases to the general public the same day that we start shipping Barakus.
When the pdf goes on sale outside of the Kickstarter will it be the same price?
I know adding stuff on during the KS lets them take a cut, but I think a big part of the stall is that all of our 'discounted book add-ons' that we just unlocked are going on post-funding. We'd skyrocket past the last few stretch goals if there were something to add on during the KS.
Speaking of the add-on's, Bill, will we know ahead of time what books will be discounted and by how much? Trying to work out my budget. Thanks!
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We definitely need to reach the color map. Iconics and the color map are the last stretch goals we have left to achieve. We can do this!
For existing pledges, don't forget to add in money for HeroLab files, b/w map of Endholme + wilderness, and for the color map (presumes we reach that stretch goal....we will!) for those that want these items.
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I'm maxed out on KS right now - came in this as a herald early on and I've already added everything else in for the maps (pdf and maps).
Maybe we need a 10 or 15 dollar Lost City of Barakus exclusive module? Could be something similar to what they did with RA's bonus KS exclusive level 7B or the print only module included in the back of the Slumbering Tsar (Sleeping Dogs)? I think a separate module might make more sense vs. adding it in the book but I don't know about the pricing differences.
It would add to page count and there would be labor involved to create the content, but I think something like that would drive the number of people jumping in on this.
I would love to see a large urban dungeon/adventure in Endhome or maybe another lost level in Barakus or another dungeon location associated with Barakus (much like what Thule was to Atlantis).
Speaking of the add-on's, Bill, will we know ahead of time what books will be discounted and by how much? Trying to work out my budget. Thanks!
This would be useful. I'm not so interested in Barakus but I am interested in a bunch of FGG pdfs.
Hmm so if I go back now and add some $$ for HL files it will help unlock the map?
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You said it A bomb. Where are we going to find $10k in another week and a half? What if everyone that's pledged already, besides Auxiliary that is, kicked in an extra $12.70? We'd knock it down, everyone gets a map, and we're all winners! Either that or 500 new recruits all come in at $20 so they can get the PDF and some extra files.
Or else we get one REALLY motivated collector. I'm lookin at you 1%.
I'm good for 12.70.
In all honesty, guys, we'd rather have the "new recruits". We're more looking to spread our brand with this Kickstarter than anything else.
Well C-dub, you got 2 new ones last night. Plus me that's at least 3 noobs to FGG. Probably more, but at least 3. C'mon, 1%!
I have a question.
"$40,000 Black and White Double-Sided map of Endhome and the Local Wilderness Area (UNLOCKED) This Black and White map shows the locations within Endhome one one side, and on the reverse is the local Wilderness Area. (Add-On price $4 each for physical copy, $2 each for PDF copy)"
Does the fact that the goal was reached just mean the maps are created? Does the Add-on price still apply?
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Sorry, forgot to mention the player's guide as an add-on item. I'm planning to add a few to make it easier to share around the table.
"Add $5 per player's guide for softcover (price goes up to $10 after the Kickstarter.)"
We definitely need to reach the color map. Iconics and the color map are the last stretch goals we have left to achieve. We can do this!
For existing pledges, don't forget to add in money for HeroLab files, b/w map of Endholme + wilderness, and for the color map (presumes we reach that stretch goal....we will!) for those that want these items.
In all honesty, guys, we'd rather have the "new recruits". We're more looking to spread our brand with this Kickstarter than anything else.
Fine, I'll keep my $12.70 :p
jk, I at least have to add in enough for hero lab files.
Was it the LAST day that this thing is supposed to smash the last goal? Seriously, anyone who's casually browsing through and is mildly interested should go to page 3 of this thread. Halfway down is a link in one of Skeeter's posts. Follow it, watch the video, then get out your cards 'cause you'll want to throw in at least $15 (or more depending on where you live). This project is that good and its FGG.
The Swords & Wizardry text is to layout (me), the Pathfinder text will take a tad bit longer, but we're hoping it will be to me by mid-week.
Wow, not quite Scarlet Heroes, but a tad better than some other KS I am still waiting on!
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August cannot get here fast enough...