Topic: Loremaster Legacy

[Destyar]

When I update the ebook version, that will be a free download to original purchasers of course.

So, buyers of the print version who have gotten it, what do you think?

Just received mine. It is absolutely gorgeous. I really like how the covers came out. The only problem I have found is that the maps didn't come out too well in black & white. They are really difficult to read in some places (or at all), but fortunately, the color PDF remedies that.

Also, something minor that was missed in proofing: The captain of the Naristral's name seems to morph from N'tagen (Chapter 6) to N'tanga (Chapter 7 and forward).

Thanks,
--Desty

[egdcltd]

I noticed something similar with the colour map from Parsantium. It didn't come out so well in the black and white book. I know that's a supplement, not a fiction book, but I would assume they use the same printer.

[RandalThor]

Yes, the print edition has brief character bios.

If you are talking about Appendix II: Important Characters, sure its there, but it generally only has a single line (some of them only 4-5 words long) on each character. I am thinking that the gamers here would like to have some "stats" on these guys, at least some of them. (Particularly those very important individuals who are not dealt with in any of the Shadow World sourcebooks.) I know I would.

The printed version does not have the Sel-Kai and Eidolon maps like the pdf.

[egdcltd]

I think that character stats wouldn't be really suitable for a fiction book, but would be useful in a separate pdf.

[Terry K. Amthor]

I think that character stats wouldn't be really suitable for a fiction book, but would be useful in a separate pdf.

Actually, we have discussed this. It would be a GCP/ICE production rather than Eidolon Studio, since it involves stats.

[Tommi]

I think that character stats wouldn't be really suitable for a fiction book, but would be useful in a separate pdf.

+1

There is possibility to friendly competition/discussion seed: after reading the book everybody could build stats based on what we think those should have been. (However almost all characters have stats presented in some SW book e.g. Halkiitaine has the stats for the boys around the beginning time of the story).

[egdcltd]

I think that character stats wouldn't be really suitable for a fiction book, but would be useful in a separate pdf.

Actually, we have discussed this. It would be a GCP/ICE production rather than Eidolon Studio, since it involves stats.

Yes, I suppose you could actually make a pretty sizeable supplement full of all the NPCs, their history and stats.

[markc]

 IMHO if it is in the book people who do not play a RPG may ask what is this and lead them to RM or other RPG's.
  Maybe it does not have to be full PC sheets but a simple cut down sheet may aid SW RPgers also.

MDC

[tbigness]

I got the book in yesterday and cannot wait to read it.... Looks great so far.

[Terry K. Amthor]

Sounds like a fun project. Also, if you like the hardcopy book (or the ebook) please review. Right now sales are not really enough for me to make the effort again. :-(

[egdcltd]

Sounds like a fun project. Also, if you like the hardcopy book (or the ebook) please review. Right now sales are not really enough for me to make the effort again. :-(

That's a shame - sometimes it seems that writing something is far easier than selling it. You really need it to start spreading to the general fantasy audience.

Still, on the plus side, once a book is written and published as an ebook, it can still sell for years without any more effort.

[DragonReborn]

Just got my copy in the mail and it looks splendid! Thank you very much for making the book available for non-electronic readers.

[Telwyn]

I recently was on holiday on a cruise ship and was reading the Loremasters novel (kindle edition) while onboard. In the second week we had some high winds and that caused issues with tendering or docking - we could really have done with having a navigator onboard to guarantee calm seas!

I thoroughly enjoyed the novel, review already submitted to Amazon (UK). I know Terry you've already stated a sequel isn't likely but it really is a shame as it's a great read and very evocative of Kulthea. For what it's worth I'll add my agreement to MarkC's comment from the 18th Dec - Shadow World brought me to Rolemaster - I'd not even heard of the rule system before I picked up the original Shadow World boxed set in a gaming store.

[DragonReborn]

...it's a great read and very evocative of Kulthea.

I can only second that. While sourcebooks and adventures set the stage for things to happen, there are always these little nagging questions behind the GMs right ear: "how would a patron in this part of the land react to such an act ?", "what does visually change on the other side of that border to nowhereland ?"

Loremaster Legacy is great because it binds the facts and descriptions from SW sourcebooks together in a fluent, descriptive way. I am still on my first read through but I have already found several pieces of information that I will tag on a second read through. Maybe some of the info is already contained in Tales from the Green Gryphon Inn? Just one more day 

[Terry K. Amthor]

Loremaster Legacy review!

http://www.rolemasterblog.com/book-review-the-loremaster-legacy/

You can get it here: Loremaster Legacy

[Destyar]

Loremaster Legacy review!

http://www.rolemasterblog.com/book-review-the-loremaster-legacy/

You can get it here: Loremaster Legacy

Mr. Amthor,

I'm going to ask you point blank: Is there any truth to the rumor that you have given up on this series?

Please advise.

Thanks,
-Desty

[Peter R]

I thought Terry had just given up on producing dead tree versions because there was not enough return on the effort required.

[Destyar]

I thought Terry had just given up on producing dead tree versions because there was not enough return on the effort required.

When I got all that started, he had mentioned it would not be much of an effort to get the printed version up and running, so I really don't think that was what he was referring to.

Hopefully he will clear all of this up with a response.

Thanks,
Desty

[egdcltd]

Loremaster Legacy review!

http://www.rolemasterblog.com/book-review-the-loremaster-legacy/

You can get it here: Loremaster Legacy

Mr. Amthor,

I'm going to ask you point blank: Is there any truth to the rumor that you have given up on this series?

Please advise.

Thanks,
-Desty

According to this post, no.

[Terry K. Amthor]

I'm sorry if there has been confusion about this lately. I did pretty much give up on the idea of continuing the series, because I was disappointed in the sales, and despite supposed interest in a dead-tree edition, after I produced it, there were few sales.

However, recent changes mean I might have more time available (when I need a break from writing SW and SM gaming material), so I have opened the old files and started work again on the next book. I'm hoping to hone my style somewhat.

TKA