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ACKS II

Started by amacris, January 04, 2023, 04:51:25 PM

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amacris

January 04, 2023, 04:51:25 PM
I'm delighted to officially announce our next book for ACKS. Adventurer Conqueror King System: Imperial Imprint, or ACKS II, will be a 496-page compendium that updates and revises the rules for character creation, classes, equipment, proficiencies, adventures, campaigns, and warfare into one epic volume. It's more than Like By This Axe, it will be available in our standard hardcover format as well as an exclusive leatherbound edition. There will be other books in the Imperial Imprint series as well, including a Judge's handbook and creature compendium.

ACKS II is not just a new compilation of existing material published previously. It has many new features and improvements, both to the design and the layout. It corrects many longstanding complaints about the presentation of the rules, and subtly improves the game in ways that build on my 12 years of experience since first drafting it. However, ACKS II is not a "new edition" of ACKS, not in the sense that Wizards of the Coast has made new editions of D&D. It is almost entirely backwards-compatible with everything that has already been published. Lairs & Encounters, Heroic Fantasy Handbook, and all of our other amazing sourcebooks will be usable with, at most, a few pages of updates - less than the typical GM's house rules. If ACKS was similar to Moldvay/Cook Basic/Expert, ACKS II is most similar to D&D Rules Cyclopedia. You will not be playing a different game, just a better version of the game you already love.

ACKS II has been quietly playtested by an able group of ACKS experts for the last two years and already stands at 426 pages of text. It will Kickstart in summer 2023, probably around Independence Day. There'll be more updates on ACKS II in the days and weeks ahead, with examples of the new class formats, proficiencies, and more.

Persimmon

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May 03, 2023, 12:25:41 AM
I know we're still a couple months out from the KS, but are there any new previews or more information on the upcoming version?

I

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May 05, 2023, 12:53:58 PM
Looking forward to this.

S'mon

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May 06, 2023, 11:30:53 AM
Does it change the saving throw system, eg to an S&W style single save? I'm finding OD&D style saves very clunky these days.
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Persimmon

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May 06, 2023, 09:30:05 PM
Quote from: S'mon on May 06, 2023, 11:30:53 AM
Does it change the saving throw system, eg to an S&W style single save? I'm finding OD&D style saves very clunky these days.

So do we; which is one reason we switched primarily to "Swords & Wizardry."  Love that unified save mechanic.  Though I still prefer the 5 saving throw categories to those in 3e+ versions of D&D.

RabidWookie

#5
May 09, 2023, 04:46:20 AM
I need this...

Tyndale

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October 23, 2023, 05:21:08 PM Last Edit: October 23, 2023, 11:17:40 PM by Tyndale
Quote from: S'mon on May 06, 2023, 11:30:53 AM
Does it change the saving throw system, eg to an S&W style single save? I'm finding OD&D style saves very clunky these days.

Sorry for the thread necromancy, but my google search of this question brought me here.  Alex, are there any changes to saves in the new version?

Thanks!

Mark
-The world grew old and the Dwarves failed and the days of Durin's race were ended.

RabidWookie

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October 23, 2023, 10:00:23 PM
Quote from: Tyndale on October 23, 2023, 05:21:08 PM
Quote from: S'mon on May 06, 2023, 11:30:53 AM
Does it change the saving throw system, eg to an S&W style single save? I'm finding OD&D style saves very clunky these days.

Sorry for the thread necromancy, but by google search of this question brought me here.  Alex, are there any changes to saves in the new version?

Thanks!

Mark

I've never understood why posting in old threads is frowned upon generally in online culture. When I'm looking for discussions on a subject I'd rather have it all in one thread than have to track down several different threads on the same subject where people often repeat themselves.

Tyndale

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October 23, 2023, 11:23:32 PM
Quote from: RabidWookie on October 23, 2023, 10:00:23 PM
I've never understood why posting in old threads is frowned upon generally in online culture. When I'm looking for discussions on a subject I'd rather have it all in one thread than have to track down several different threads on the same subject where people often repeat themselves.

Hear you, Rabid.  Some forums is it ok, but some (no names) it is a major no no.  This said, I probably should have posted this in the general discussion forum now that I realize I posted to the News and Adverts.
-The world grew old and the Dwarves failed and the days of Durin's race were ended.

Crusader X

#10
October 26, 2023, 08:05:22 PM
The ACKS II kickstarter is kicking ass.  Congrats to Macris!
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