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Talislanta

Started by Pierce Inverarity, June 30, 2008, 01:49:53 AM

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Drohem

I picked up the 1e Red book in 1987, and have been a fan ever since.  The art of P.D. Breeding-Black, and the musing of Tamerin the Wanderer attracted me to the game.  The system was refreshing from AD&D, and I was familiar with it since I had already purchased other Bard games supplements and the Arcanum RPG.  

I personally like a blend of 2e/3e rules the best.  However, the beauty elegance of Tal4 cannot be denied.

It's good to see that others recognized that Talislanta is the original d20 system, and not 3.0 D&D, LOL!  I try telling that to people and I get "huh?" responses almost every single time.

5e Talislanta is my least favorite edition for several reasons, which mostly boil down to price and poor editing/proofing.  Price is a factor because all previous editions were contained in one book, and now it's separated into three core books, each of which is at least $30.  The GM book was so full of errors that it hurt my brain to read through it.  If I spend $40-$50 on a book, I expect it to have been edited properly and, at a minimum, spell check was used before being sent to the printer.

Silverlion

So, has anyone added anything to the Talislanta milieu?

I've not run it as often as I like, but I've added bits here and there--none worth mentioning mostly because I aim at "game specific" additions, rather than broad changing things to the whole setting.
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shalvayez

I wish I could do anything with Tal that wouldn't be a monumental waste of time. Not many people where I live have heard of it.
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Skykrys

Not many people any where have heard of it. I know people that have been role-playing for over 20 years that's never heard of Talislanta. I can alway find someone to play.I have friends that run dungeons & dragons.When it becomes my turn too run a game,"what do you guys want to play".Dungeons or Tal,it's always Tal! Talislanta isn't a pick up and play game.I've spent time reading and learning about.I'd rather spend time learning about a really cool fantasy world,than reading 3 core books of boring game rules!

Kyle Aaron

Quote from: shalvayez;228923I wish I could do anything with Tal that wouldn't be a monumental waste of time. Not many people where I live have heard of it.
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Online with voice chat. I would be there too.