Many of you likely know this already, but it's now official. See this announcement from Troll Lord Games: https://trolllord.com/worlds-of-gary-gygax/
Most significantly, at least in my opinion, is that they'll finally be publishing the entirety of Castle Zagyg, perhaps the holy grail of old school megadungeons.
Quote from: Persimmon on January 29, 2024, 01:55:41 PM
Many of you likely know this already, but it's now official. See this announcement from Troll Lord Games: https://trolllord.com/worlds-of-gary-gygax/
Most significantly, at least in my opinion, is that they'll finally be publishing the entirety of Castle Zagyg, perhaps the holy grail of old school megadungeons.
Great news!
Does anyone have Castle Zagyg Yggsburgh? The maps look great.
https://trolllord.com/product/castles-crusades-castle-zagyg-yggsburgh-classic-reprint/
I have Castle Zagyg: Yggsburgh and ran a fun level 1-4 mini campaign there with the Pathfinder Beginner Box, as well as using it for a 45 session online AD&D campaign. The 1 mile hex map is great. My version of the setting had a sort of Moll Flanders meets Carry On vibe. ;D https://smonsyggsburgh.blogspot.com/
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BmtEv_Mb0Ek/TvI0EPMKC4I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/TBHYS_l-ZAc/s1600/The+East+Mark.jpg)
Quote from: Persimmon on January 29, 2024, 01:55:41 PM
Many of you likely know this already, but it's now official. See this announcement from Troll Lord Games: https://trolllord.com/worlds-of-gary-gygax/
Most significantly, at least in my opinion, is that they'll finally be publishing the entirety of Castle Zagyg, perhaps the holy grail of old school megadungeons.
It's a darn shame; that this has taken close to forever, to materialize.
Excellent news indeed! I wonder if it'll be across several books and or box sets, or one giant book? I'd be curious to see how Greyhawk Grognard reacts too.
In their livestream today Steve Chennault said it will be hardcover books with maps in a folder in the back. But not sure how many books or how they'll be split up yet.
I am extremely excited by this annoucement and look forward to seeing these products FINALLY coming to fruition!
I'm happy this is finally happening, but also somewhat sad my original hardcover of Yggsburgh will rapidly decrease in value. Oh well, time to buy some more stuff.
As a proponent of preservation of the classic strategy games and RPGs, I'm very pleased to hear this!
Quote from: Jam The MF on January 29, 2024, 04:20:47 PM
Quote from: Persimmon on January 29, 2024, 01:55:41 PM
Many of you likely know this already, but it's now official. See this announcement from Troll Lord Games: https://trolllord.com/worlds-of-gary-gygax/
Most significantly, at least in my opinion, is that they'll finally be publishing the entirety of Castle Zagyg, perhaps the holy grail of old school megadungeons.
It's a darn shame; that this has taken close to forever, to materialize.
Yeah his crazy 2nd wife thought that the more she kept Gary's works hidden while his fans die off it would increase in money. Newsflash honey, the fucktards at Gencon won't pronounce Gary's name properly and when looking at Garycon, no D&D, Paizo or Kobold Press booths. The Seattle Commie Publishers are doing everything they can to crap on Gary whenever they can. We are lucky there is still a market to publish Gary's works.
Will these books be system neutral?
The ones already written and due to be republished are for Castles and Crusades, so I assume the as yet unpublished Gygax material will also be C&C. But C&C is quite easily translated to other OSR systems.
Yes, they'll be C&C, at least the ones that are actual gaming material, like Castle Zagyg. Some of the stuff is advice for GMs. And there's a board game in there as well. Those won't be specifically C&C. But, as we've discussed, converting from C&C to pretty much any OSR system, or even 5e, is pretty simple.
Quote from: honeydipperdavid on February 01, 2024, 12:45:56 AM
Quote from: Jam The MF on January 29, 2024, 04:20:47 PM
Quote from: Persimmon on January 29, 2024, 01:55:41 PM
Many of you likely know this already, but it's now official. See this announcement from Troll Lord Games: https://trolllord.com/worlds-of-gary-gygax/
Most significantly, at least in my opinion, is that they'll finally be publishing the entirety of Castle Zagyg, perhaps the holy grail of old school megadungeons.
It's a darn shame; that this has taken close to forever, to materialize.
Yeah his crazy 2nd wife thought that the more she kept Gary's works hidden while his fans die off it would increase in money. Newsflash honey, the fucktards at Gencon won't pronounce Gary's name properly and when looking at Garycon, no D&D, Paizo or Kobold Press booths. The Seattle Commie Publishers are doing everything they can to crap on Gary whenever they can. We are lucky there is still a market to publish Gary's works.
Exactly. Years ago when Yggsburgh was first published I eagerly bought it and intended to buy everything related. Then Gary's wife put a stop to all that. I eventually gave up hope, sold or gave away what I had and resigned myself to doing without. Now I just don't care anymore. Not going to re-purchase. I don't blame Troll Lord games of course; I wish them well, but I am over and done.
That's all very cool. Thanks for answering.
All good news as I'm both a Gygax and Troll Lord fan.