tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post54869754532284897..comments2024-03-29T00:12:01.885-04:00Comments on Akratic Wizardry: Upcoming Middle-earth RPG: Some NewsAkrasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08734103159691571156noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-88008623288554771542011-01-21T07:13:12.267-05:002011-01-21T07:13:12.267-05:00With The Hobbit movie coming soon, it seems that M...With The Hobbit movie coming soon, it seems that Mirkwood scope is a commercial strategy before a design one.<br /><br />King Arthur Pendragon influence seems notory on character lifetime and heir, rest (winter) phase. But I do see influence from The Burning Wheel (character lifepaths and traits) and Mouse Guard (narrow focus, seasons) too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-20712968813208391252011-01-20T06:36:30.689-05:002011-01-20T06:36:30.689-05:00I've always thought Pendragon would work well ...I've always thought Pendragon would work well in Middle Earth. I'd agree with the decision to move the setting away from 'D&D in Middle Earth' to somethingv less bothered with power gaming. And I suspect the narrow focus can be addressed with expansions, as the FFG boys are demonstrating with WFRP. If only they can get permission to use the McBride artwork...!Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863160473105489597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-57302404020339032812011-01-19T19:05:36.152-05:002011-01-19T19:05:36.152-05:00I'm in agreement with the majority on this one...I'm in agreement with the majority on this one. Too narrowly focused and potentially too expensive if you need supplemental books (box sets?) to expand to the area or time frame you really want to play in.<br /><br />In addition, one gripe I have to any Middle Earth RPG is that we know the story. Its quite specific. The world is interesting and expansive but the story of the Lord of the Rings is set, holy canon to a lot of people. So, if I can't effect the outcome of the War of the Ring, why give me a game that sets me on a path to do only that.<br /><br />Impress me. Right now I'll be saving my money.Adam Dicksteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840144928096089178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-70756940075600167672011-01-19T18:01:57.602-05:002011-01-19T18:01:57.602-05:00I disagree with the worry, if the game system is g...I disagree with the worry, if the game system is good it will go well. If not, it won't. A narrow focus provides an AP like experience compared to a campaign box set. Not for everyone, but doesn't mean it won't be good.<br />I am sure you will be able to play a hobbit, Legolas is specifically mentioned so I think they are cutting out the OP races like 'High Elves' (name escapes me) or Uruk Hai!<br />This (I hope) will be a good way to get people into RPGs, like talisman but more towards RPG than board game.Machpantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114919601773907620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-536871770253507252011-01-19T15:18:59.569-05:002011-01-19T15:18:59.569-05:00Great news! I agree with your analysis Akrasia. My...Great news! I agree with your analysis Akrasia. My main worries are the narrow scope that you also mention, and the fact that it is produced by a company that mainly seems to focus on board games? Still, will be interesting to see how it turns out!Havard:https://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-69736573354362813362011-01-19T14:12:27.994-05:002011-01-19T14:12:27.994-05:00..at least I hope so...at least I hope so.M.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13131231376903816006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-87758376686516942222011-01-19T14:08:11.457-05:002011-01-19T14:08:11.457-05:00The focus on Northern Mirkwoot seems reasonable, b...The focus on Northern Mirkwoot seems reasonable, but like Risus Monkey I'm turned off because of the Wfrp 3e comparison. However it may refer only to the boxed style publishing not the enormous amount of fiddly bits.M.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13131231376903816006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600974191399728636.post-39867533785225753102011-01-19T13:54:48.134-05:002011-01-19T13:54:48.134-05:00First and foremost, I'm put off by the compari...First and foremost, I'm put off by the comparison to Warhammer 3e. Way too many fiddly bits. And the limitation to Northern Mirkwood is strange and potentially off-putting (it sounds like you'll have to pay for additional modules to expand into other areas... eek $$$). Still, I'm curious and can't wait to read reviews when it comes out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635116929490398699noreply@blogger.com