tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post5600842356644311673..comments2024-03-27T22:32:17.055-05:00Comments on Jeffs Gameblog: MY HEAD A SPLODEJeff Rientshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493878980535235896noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-22309476264011979962012-01-27T04:11:52.931-06:002012-01-27T04:11:52.931-06:00My orange-spines held up very well. Must have been...My orange-spines held up very well. Must have been some serious inconsistencies in the production process.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248105744263116792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-48272252851273991462012-01-21T23:33:20.112-06:002012-01-21T23:33:20.112-06:00I put in an order for some from Armored Gopher. I&...I put in an order for some from Armored Gopher. I'm a new schooler, I play Pathfinder every weekend, so for someone like me, who is interested in reading and running these old school things this is perfect. I know that with enough research and flat out searching I'd probably be able to find all the books cheaper, but to me this is a way for me to be completely satisfied in my purchase. In other words, I can trust these as the originals and trust that they are unedited (as opposed to the clones that are out now, I haven't tried them so I'm not speaking of their quality, only that, as someone with 0 experience with old school gaming, having the "real" thing seems like less of a risk).The Grey Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106545595366436576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-60221858354552395012012-01-21T17:02:17.735-06:002012-01-21T17:02:17.735-06:00You're right. The prices are fair, but it'...You're right. The prices are fair, but it's still a lot of money. What kills it for me is the cover art. I don't think the halfway approach is going to work with classic material. Either the 1e books are a duplicate or they aren't, and why buy them if they aren't? My fondest hope is that we get all three versions of the basic rules reprinted, but I'm not going to hold my breath on that one. <br /><br />= ## =Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-41353770793089012172012-01-21T01:27:38.498-06:002012-01-21T01:27:38.498-06:00There's only one gaming shop near my area whic...There's only one gaming shop near my area which I don't go to much anymore (since it's based in La Crosse and I'm out of college), but if it's coming to stores like this and not the major booksellers such as Barnes and Noble, I might consider swinging by come April and picking them up if they have them, not only for the experience of reading through and perhaps running the original AD&D, but because with the short printing, this is going to become a collector's item real fast-like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-17612975903868178512012-01-20T17:31:53.281-06:002012-01-20T17:31:53.281-06:00I would buy just to help fund a Gygax GolemI would buy just to help fund a Gygax GolemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-79477776321645054002012-01-20T06:27:21.666-06:002012-01-20T06:27:21.666-06:00My response boils down to:
(A) Sounds nice. Price...My response boils down to:<br /><br />(A) Sounds nice. Prices fair. Groovy.<br />(B) I'd rather have a 3-in-1 omnibus, but okay.<br />(C) I wish it were for the Gygax Fund To Help Crippled Kids or the Gygax Fund To Help Cure Lukemia or something rather than the Gygax Fund to Aggrandize Gygax, because it's not like the dude doesn't have this massive media-impact legacy already. But okay.<br /><br />Nothing really head asplodey for me, I guess. Just: yeah, okay, sounds good.S. John Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284417121877141161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-61893694033746182802012-01-20T04:08:43.234-06:002012-01-20T04:08:43.234-06:00I'm just upset that those of outside the U.S a...I'm just upset that those of outside the U.S are being penalised in this way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-28036344734767239182012-01-20T01:01:37.248-06:002012-01-20T01:01:37.248-06:00I can't imagine a better move on WotC's pa...I can't imagine a better move on WotC's part to soften their image. They totally earned back a lot of respect from me today.<br /><br />Hopefully, this will take the fundraising for Gary's statue over the top as well.Old Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333449596201844371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-58739675765685456302012-01-19T23:28:07.886-06:002012-01-19T23:28:07.886-06:00This is fantastic. This proves they really are se...This is fantastic. This proves they really are serious that they want everyone back playing Dungeons & Dragons together again with 5th Edition. Sweet.<br /><br />(Plus, any of you who are not familiar with the Actual Gygax Memorial plans, as opposed to "the stupid dragon on an egg on a pillar" that for some reason circulated as the memorial, you need to be informed; it makes me kind of angry that you cannot seem to get a picture of the plans on the memorial page)Quarexhttp://quarex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-32879017439144748972012-01-19T23:20:57.092-06:002012-01-19T23:20:57.092-06:00Love this comment.Love this comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-74085852642841336902012-01-19T22:58:01.484-06:002012-01-19T22:58:01.484-06:00DOANT BUY TEHM!!1 IT AM ARE EVAL PLOY TO CRUSH OSR...DOANT BUY TEHM!!1 IT AM ARE EVAL PLOY TO CRUSH OSR COMPNANES!!1 IF THAY GO LIKE A HAWTKAKE TEHN YUO WILL SEE EVEN MOAR STUFF TO SALE US!!1<br /><br />:p<br />-NUNYAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-30577269773481372182012-01-19T22:28:51.814-06:002012-01-19T22:28:51.814-06:00I distinctly remember my orange-spine editions of ...I distinctly remember my orange-spine editions of the DMG and PHB losing their spines not too long after purchasing them. Mine definitely had sub-standard binding.Devin Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944849659698291143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-40844338398578829142012-01-19T22:26:20.401-06:002012-01-19T22:26:20.401-06:00Yeah, that's my feeling on it, too. This is a ...Yeah, that's my feeling on it, too. This is a pretty cool thing for WotC to do, I think.Devin Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944849659698291143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-48803307311564417512012-01-19T20:22:10.354-06:002012-01-19T20:22:10.354-06:00'Perhaps the situation is different for folks ...'Perhaps the situation is different for folks elsewhere, but in Seattle those original 1E books are easily found in the numerous used-book stores around town for around $10 each or less.':<br /><br />Actually, my local, as in South Carolina, bookstores and game shops semi-frequently feature 1E books for about the same price. I recently picked up the DMG, MM, PHB combo for less than $30!<br /><br />'Since the original cover art is part of the charm for me, I don't see what the draw is for these new printings at all.':<br />Totally, I'd much rather have a facsimile edition than a variant cover myself. But, I think this is aimed at least partly at the collectors market.(Now there's Original, Orange Spine, and 2012 Gygax Memorial Re-issue!) The fact that this is strictly mentioned to be a limited press run would seem to confirm that.<br /><br />'Okay, the Gygax fund thing is actually pretty classy.':<br />Wizbro kinda looked bad for not having SOME type of recognition of the foundations of the hobby, considering they OWN the pre-eminent and original RPG that started it all, imo. That said, this is a good thing, but what about Dave Arneson? Not to mention honoring the contributions of Jeff Perren, Don Kaye, the Blumes, the Kuntzes, John Eric Holmes, Tom Moldvay, Frank Mentzer, et. al? Hopefully, one day the definitive history of the hobby that shaped the pastimes of millions of people and sizably contributed to the world economy will finally be clearly and impartially(as best as psossible) told. It'd be great if Wizbro would be in on the ground floor of this!velaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689908090884198784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-29789800266742939982012-01-19T20:04:32.700-06:002012-01-19T20:04:32.700-06:00'No old school fan was sitting around thinking...'No old school fan was sitting around thinking, “I wish Wizards would do a limited run reprint of 1e with new covers.” ^_^'<br /><br />and<br /><br />'Premium reprints of classic products for the nostalgia market seems like a no-brainer.':<br /><br />You the took words right outta my mouth!<br /><br /><br />'So, there’s one sign that Wizards might start being a company I want to do business with.':<br />It's their overlord that seems to be the biggest problem, in truth...velaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689908090884198784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-80842201111010811142012-01-19T13:50:01.506-06:002012-01-19T13:50:01.506-06:00Perhaps the situation is different for folks elsew...Perhaps the situation is different for folks elsewhere, but in Seattle those original 1E books are easily found in the numerous used-book stores around town for around $10 each or less. I still own the first 1E books I bought around 30 years ago and they are in great shape (sturdy spines). Since the original cover art is part of the charm for me, I don't see what the draw is for these new printings at all.<br /><br />Okay, the Gygax fund thing is actually pretty classy.Duglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952607750940479779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-58508588921348596252012-01-19T13:48:21.435-06:002012-01-19T13:48:21.435-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Duglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952607750940479779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-74572834071707876012012-01-19T13:43:27.579-06:002012-01-19T13:43:27.579-06:00I can understand why people would be entirely unde...I can understand why people would be entirely underwhelmed. No old school fan was sitting around thinking, “I wish Wizards would do a limited run reprint of 1e with new covers.” ^_^<br /><br />Why this makes me happy, though, is that <i>not</i> doing things like this seems crazy. Premium reprints of classic products for the nostalgia market seems like a no-brainer. Even more, you’d think Wizards would be doing everything they could to look like a paragon member of the community by doing things like contributing to the Gygax fund.<br /><br />So, there’s one sign that Wizards might start being a company I want to do business with.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16733274876782876659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-15114786299434411642012-01-19T13:37:50.322-06:002012-01-19T13:37:50.322-06:00Not sure which printing they were, but I bought mi...Not sure which printing they were, but I bought mine in 1982 or so. Within a year my DMG was falling apart, PHB following not long after. MM held up pretty well, though. I was probably pretty rough on them at the table, though.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415810337505064345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-60010465243668637022012-01-19T13:32:04.135-06:002012-01-19T13:32:04.135-06:00I'll buy them. No doubt. The price is fair if ...I'll buy them. No doubt. The price is fair if the binding is good.<br /><br />I find the timing really interesting. Right after the 5E announcement/4E death knell.<br /><br />OSRians (who don't like 4E) are 2/2 this month lolKiltedyaksmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462341093016199620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-75730021650163205472012-01-19T13:29:11.857-06:002012-01-19T13:29:11.857-06:00Its cool, ckutalik..hey, at least some of the mone...Its cool, ckutalik..hey, at least some of the money is going to a good thing, and with a new dressing-up, maybe its a good gift for a newbie even. I wish WOTC would stop being boneheads about the 3LBBs. Now there's something that should be back out a reasonable price. How about a hardback of all 3 of those...warts and original art intact and all.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384924842842213570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-58391548223674805622012-01-19T12:30:10.712-06:002012-01-19T12:30:10.712-06:00First, I probably will donate all three to our lib...First, I probably will donate all three to our library to replace the ones they have with deteriorating covers and broken spines. The way WotC is selling these books excludes them from library acquisitions, and I have played multiple games at our FLGS with players sporting D&D books from the public library.<br /><br />Second, the omnibus of all AD&D modules is such an awesome idea because no libraries bothered to purchase and preserve any of TSR's softcover modules or boxed sets.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585204340254292108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-86987071137299178802012-01-19T12:03:22.199-06:002012-01-19T12:03:22.199-06:00My originals are older than I am and the spines ar...My originals are older than I am and the spines are falling apart. Not much point in buying second hand copies on ebay while I still have my own, but I might pick up the new ones.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090296806321882601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-31388839662608253662012-01-19T11:44:52.489-06:002012-01-19T11:44:52.489-06:00Sorry Ron, I didn't actually mean you I was re...Sorry Ron, I didn't actually mean you I was reacting more to some of the inexplicable grumpier posts at Dragonsfoot. <br /><br />It is a valid point, I have an almost mint set of the books I got at a used bookstore this year for $30. But that was a rare find, much better to be able to walk into the game store and buy an in-print version. <br /><br />Personally I plan on gifting at least a few copies to people.Chris Kutalikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414743509426875792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652921.post-30810700852075053532012-01-19T11:21:56.006-06:002012-01-19T11:21:56.006-06:00I want to know how much is being donated myself be...I want to know how much is being donated myself before even considering a purchase.......Christopher Stogdillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831712020518883173noreply@blogger.com