Cthulhu d20 - For Sale

Ian Absentia · June 04, 2007, 06:02:47 PM

I know that I've heard people sing the praises of Call of Cthulhu d20 hereabouts and lament not being able to find a copy. Well, I've found a copy in almost pristine condition, and it can be yours for $22.00 US, plus whatever it will cost to ship it to you. Let me know if you're interested.

!i!

joewolz · June 04, 2007, 06:59:37 PM

If you don't already have a copy, Ian, you should keep that one.

It's got a lot of good advice and is an excellent read, even if you're not into d20 or the Mythos...it's great for horror GMing in general.

Ian Absentia · June 04, 2007, 07:05:36 PM

I'm sorely tempted. John Tynes wrote it pretty much as his swan song to roleplaying, and I've heard great things about it. I've also been a fan of CoC from the start, and my son has pulled me, at least peripherally, into the world of d20. In a fit of selflessness, though, I wanted to see if this book mattered more to anyone else than it does to me.

!i!

Aos · June 04, 2007, 09:59:37 PM

Joe is right, you really should keep it. Not only is it a great RPG, but it will provide you with hours and hours of reading pleasure. It's the one RPG book that i have read over and over again just for fun. It has the best GM advice section of any game I've ever seen.

Ian Absentia · June 04, 2007, 10:21:19 PM

Yeah, I'd heard particularly good things about John's GM advice essays, steering the Mythos away from standard schlock-horror and toward creeping madness. Stuff I'd seen in his Delta Green and Unknown Armieswork already, but given a real practical venue.

By the way, I've already bought the book, and my son has holed himself up in his room, trying to pronounce words like "gnoph-keh" and "Yog-Sothoth".

!i!

joewolz · June 04, 2007, 11:28:03 PM

I agree with Aos...CoC d20 is one of the few RPG books I read just for fun (so to speak) one of the others is GURPS Goblins.

obryn · June 05, 2007, 09:31:33 AM

Another vote for keeping it. I ran a d20 CoC game for around 2 years, and it was one of the best games I've ever run. I continually went to the book for adventure inspiration & gaming advice even near the end of the game's run.

For comparison, I don't look at my PHB or DMG unless I'm looking up something and don't have the Web handy.

-O

beeber · June 05, 2007, 11:10:41 AM

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaBy the way, I've already bought the book, and my son has holed himself up in his room, trying to pronounce words like "gnoph-keh" and "Yog-Sothoth".

that's a good enough reason to keep the book, right there!

Ian Absentia · June 05, 2007, 12:01:33 PM

Another reason to consider it a keeper. Last night, opening at random, I came across this quote from General George Patton in the GM's advice: "A good answer right now is far superior to the perfect answer next week."

!i!

beeber · June 05, 2007, 03:53:35 PM

hell, you've convinced me to pull my copy off the shelf for some good gamer (or as my group says, "gammer") leisure reading:keke:

Pete · June 05, 2007, 04:56:02 PM

I'm halfway tempted to GIVE you $22.00 plus shipping to KEEP the damn thing!

Quire · June 05, 2007, 07:39:53 PM

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaBy the way, I've already bought the book, and my son has holed himself up in his room, trying to pronounce words like "gnoph-keh" and "Yog-Sothoth".

Be sure to check his SAN before he next goes to school, Ian.

- Q

beeber · June 06, 2007, 12:11:59 AM

you don't live near any . . . peculiar . . . libraries, do you? :eek:

Ian Absentia · June 06, 2007, 04:32:29 PM

Well, this is a little embarrassing, but after buying the book to make sure I could secure the copy, my son and I have grown rather attached to it. The rooting from the gallery helped sway my opinion, too. So, for those of you who did PM me with offers, I have decided to keep it after all. If, at any point in the future, I decide to sell it, I'll try to remember you folks first.

Cheers,
!i!

joewolz · June 06, 2007, 10:53:59 PM

You will not be disappointed, if you're at all unconvinced!