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Dragonbane

Started by S'mon, February 09, 2023, 01:23:24 AM

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S'mon

#60
February 20, 2023, 06:48:47 PM
Quote from: Wtrmute on February 20, 2023, 06:43:31 PM
It reminds me of OWoD... Ah, the infamous "Learning Curve" experience point, wherein after each session, the players would take turn bullshitting the Storyteller about what their character had learned during that adventure. We all knew it was nonsense, but no one could accuse my table of leaving XP on the table...

When I GM'd, I graded them on the first 4 myself, seemed fastest, then checked their motivation. They tended to get every tick except 'dangerous foe' as I ruled that goblins didn't qualify, and fighting already tends to generate ticks so I preferred to keep that one for Monsters.
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Persimmon

#61
February 24, 2023, 07:29:51 PM
Just finished reading the updated Beta rules and I have to say this looks pretty damn good.  Streamlined and super easy to learn, but you still get some options and there are features to keep things interesting.  We'll definitely be playing this once my hard copy arrives (not a fan of electronic versions) and I can easily see my regulars, who prefer simpler games, going for this.  And my niece will definitely be playing a duck.  Also love the layout, art, and character sheet.  I don't like all the Free League games or their mechanics, but I have no issue with their production values.

S'mon

#62
February 25, 2023, 03:36:23 AM
Quote from: Persimmon on February 24, 2023, 07:29:51 PM
Just finished reading the updated Beta rules and I have to say this looks pretty damn good.  Streamlined and super easy to learn, but you still get some options and there are features to keep things interesting.  We'll definitely be playing this once my hard copy arrives (not a fan of electronic versions) and I can easily see my regulars, who prefer simpler games, going for this.  And my niece will definitely be playing a duck.  Also love the layout, art, and character sheet.  I don't like all the Free League games or their mechanics, but I have no issue with their production values.

Yeah, I don't like their Year Zero Engine, so Dragonbane is perfect for me. Should be playing again next Sunday. I don't like playing from pdfs either, I have a colour laser printer and spent a lot of ink printing out the rulebook & adventure book - they came out looking lovely.  8)
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Crusader X

#63
September 23, 2023, 09:55:23 AM
I missed out on the Dragonbane kickstarter, but I see the boxed set is being sold through Amazon. I'm very tempted to purchase it.  For S'mon or anyone else playing Dragonbane, how is the game holding up, several months later?

SmallMountaineer

#64
September 26, 2023, 09:15:11 PM
Quote from: Crusader X on September 23, 2023, 09:55:23 AM
I missed out on the Dragonbane kickstarter, but I see the boxed set is being sold through Amazon. I'm very tempted to purchase it.  For S'mon or anyone else playing Dragonbane, how is the game holding up, several months later?

I bought the big GM box set to support Free League, who usually make fantastic products. This one did not do it for me, however; the rules are pretty barebones and underbaked with an awkward half-class system and no meaningful character advancement. What's worse, the restrictive license makes it challenging for the system to be improved upon by third parties.
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#65
September 27, 2023, 09:36:26 AM
Quote from: SmallMountaineer on September 26, 2023, 09:15:11 PM
Quote from: Crusader X on September 23, 2023, 09:55:23 AM
I missed out on the Dragonbane kickstarter, but I see the boxed set is being sold through Amazon. I'm very tempted to purchase it.  For S'mon or anyone else playing Dragonbane, how is the game holding up, several months later?

I bought the big GM box set to support Free League, who usually make fantastic products. This one did not do it for me, however; the rules are pretty barebones and underbaked with an awkward half-class system and no meaningful character advancement. What's worse, the restrictive license makes it challenging for the system to be improved upon by third parties.

I almost bought the box set as I too am a huge supporter of Free League and their quality products. Coriolis, Forbidden Lands and The One Ring 2e are my favourite products of theirs.

I watched some reviews, and while the quality is no doubt there, I have to agree with your assessment of the barebones and lack of real meaningful advancement was there from the rules I saw.

I wanted to pick it up, but with limited game time and shelf space (keeping all my books and systems to one bookshelf) I had to pass on it.

Brad

#66
March 10, 2024, 08:59:09 PM
Well Amazon had the new hardback on sale so I bought it today, should be here tomorrow. Game at least looks interesting.
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Rhymer88

#67
March 11, 2024, 05:18:38 AM
Uhrwerk Verlag is creating a Dragonbane supplement for the Aventuria setting of the Dark Eye. It will be interesting to see how they'll interpret the Aventurian priests using Dragonbane rules.

S'mon

#68
March 11, 2024, 10:55:04 AM
Quote from: Crusader X on September 23, 2023, 09:55:23 AM
I missed out on the Dragonbane kickstarter, but I see the boxed set is being sold through Amazon. I'm very tempted to purchase it.  For S'mon or anyone else playing Dragonbane, how is the game holding up, several months later?

Yup still playing & enjoying it a lot! Been converting some BFRPG adventures, which works well.
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Brad

#69
March 16, 2024, 09:22:27 PM
Hmmm...I didn't like it. Well, I didn't like reading through the book, at least, and thought it seemed like a weird D&D/Runequest amalgam. Honestly, I wish I could read Swedish and use the original source because I bet this game has been watered down somewhat for the English translation. If someone knows if that's the case or not, please let me know. That said it did inspire me to get the new official RQ game and that looks interesting. Definitely a throwback to older RQ with some fucked up art and a lot more heroquest thrown in than some of the older stuff I have.

I am disappoint, son. Seriously.
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S'mon

#70
March 18, 2024, 05:06:01 PM
Quote from: Brad on March 16, 2024, 09:22:27 PM
Hmmm...I didn't like it. Well, I didn't like reading through the book, at least, and thought it seemed like a weird D&D/Runequest amalgam.

Yes. Same as BRP Magic World, which it derives from.
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