Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
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JohnK
Playtest Survivor
Joined: Fri May 18, 2007 10:54 am Posts: 620 Location: Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
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Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Hullo, folks, Since GenCon Indy 2009 is well under way, has anyone seen the Survivors supplement for DESOLATION yet? Anyone bought the book? If so, tell me (and the other folks here on the forums) about it. Since I'm not at GenCon, inquiring minds want to know. Please.
_________________ "There's a village of Mongrels just over that hill. We need supplies, but remember that it's not just the outside that has been altered..." - Jediah Kane, traveller
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:14 am |
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Imajica
Joined: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:54 pm Posts: 63
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
I have it! I have it right here in front of me. Unfortunately, I can't read it right now as I'm too damn busy! Curse you GamesLore for delivering today!
_________________ Just remember who’s standing in your way, remember every black day I ever stopped you and then—AND THEN—do the smart thing: let somebody else try first.
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Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:14 am |
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Nestor
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Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:50 pm Posts: 223 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
If you listen closely, you can hear it calling to you... "Reeeaaaddd meeee!" I'm a baaaaaad boy. Enjoy it when you get to it, sir. It's well worth the wait.
_________________ "Reality Bites... and I've got the toothmarks to prove it!"
"Love is a battlefield... littered with corpses."
Free-floating agent of chaos. Reasonable rates. Inquire within.
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Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:22 pm |
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Imajica
Joined: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:54 pm Posts: 63
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Tomorrow afternoon. It's set aside for reading once the kids are down for their nap.
_________________ Just remember who’s standing in your way, remember every black day I ever stopped you and then—AND THEN—do the smart thing: let somebody else try first.
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Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:50 pm |
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Chairman
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Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:02 pm Posts: 122
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Oh yay!!! Let me know if any of the settlements are sitting on your lake.
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Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:11 pm |
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Imajica
Joined: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:54 pm Posts: 63
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
First (brief) pass through... Survivors is one of the best sourcebooks I've read in recent years. I'm used to the first sourcebook out being a solid one (Secrets of the Surface World set the bar on that one a couple of years back, Unhallowed Necropolis is just gorgeous) but this is above and beyond.
The detailed treatment of the various Oruskan races is very good (I'm running out of superlatives here!). I've been a fan of the leopard seal look of these creatures since I saw them in the core book, but tying them in to the cold and the ice is just superb - Kobolds especially!
The new skills/talents/flaws/magical paths expand beautifully on the core.
And then the communities section. Wow. Just, wow. Chariman? Cynosure was just the source of ideas I was looking for.
The final cherry on the top? The bestiary. The minotaur. The weave-touched critters.
Guys, this is fantastic work. Now what's next?
_________________ Just remember who’s standing in your way, remember every black day I ever stopped you and then—AND THEN—do the smart thing: let somebody else try first.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:56 pm |
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Chairman
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Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:02 pm Posts: 122
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Hrm? Huh? What? *sheepish* Don't have it yet.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:06 pm |
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Nestor
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Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:50 pm Posts: 223 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Oh yeah, Cynosure. Y'know, it didn't even hit me that it could tie in with your campaign idea. Heh. Oh, the evil thoughts that brings to mind... Dammit, Imajica, now I want to start playing even more. Get crackin'!
_________________ "Reality Bites... and I've got the toothmarks to prove it!"
"Love is a battlefield... littered with corpses."
Free-floating agent of chaos. Reasonable rates. Inquire within.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:17 pm |
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Nestor
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Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:50 pm Posts: 223 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Shoot, girl, if I'd known, I would've made sure you picked up a copy on Sunday. Now all we can do is point and laugh.
_________________ "Reality Bites... and I've got the toothmarks to prove it!"
"Love is a battlefield... littered with corpses."
Free-floating agent of chaos. Reasonable rates. Inquire within.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:19 pm |
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Chairman
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Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:02 pm Posts: 122
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Indeed, my funds did not hold up well at GenCon.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:25 pm |
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Imajica
Joined: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:54 pm Posts: 63
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Cynosure gives me a fantastic starting point for what would happen to a city under a strong leader during and after the Night and the subsequent winter. Windfall's also such a superb idea! I haven't finished on the Communities section yet.
Nestor, I'm working on it. Another few weeks and I should (hopefully) be ready for a casting call.
_________________ Just remember who’s standing in your way, remember every black day I ever stopped you and then—AND THEN—do the smart thing: let somebody else try first.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:09 pm |
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cdwjava
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:22 pm Posts: 14
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Anyone know if they are shipping to individual orders, yet? I ordered mine form the Greymalkin website and have yet to receive it. Just wondering if it is sent via slow rowboat and moped, or if they have not yet shipped web orders?
- Carl
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:32 pm |
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Jamie
Site Admin
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:14 pm Posts: 438 Location: Ohio
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Yours was mailed on 9/2, Carl. It was received in Richmond yesterday and is "currently in route to the destination." Send an email to sales@greymalkindesigns.com if you don't get it today or tomorrow.
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:16 pm |
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cdwjava
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:22 pm Posts: 14
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
Wow! Now THAT is great service! Ask, and you get a reply you want to hear! Thanks! - Carl
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:19 pm |
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Jamie
Site Admin
Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:14 pm Posts: 438 Location: Ohio
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Re: Anyone Got Survivors Yet?
We aim to please
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:20 pm |
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