Just in case you wanted to see what a quality print product looks like here are some pictures of the Advanced Hackmaster monster book, The Hacklopedia of Beasts.
Those who are familiar with the Aces & Eights core rulebook will be familiar with the type of quality pictured above, a level which I have never seen replicated in an RPG book.
Well at least until now.
Some are saying that this book outstrips even the Aces & Eights book for production value, but I'll need to have the book in my hands to attest to that. Regardless, this shows that Kenzer & Co are committed to providing the gamer audience the very highest quality product. Doing so has come with its share of adversity, from delays in publication to complaints about the high cost of the product, but in the end those who love RPGs, love Kenzerco's work, and are willing to pay a premium for a premium product are going to be more than satisfied.
Hackmaster has come a long way from being a joke system in a comic strip, to a parody of D&D, to a system that stands on its own two feet and puts forth a host of innovations. Despite the greatness of the new edition there are still those who think of Hackmaster as only a joke name and for that reason the good folks over at Kenzerco made this little poster...
The Hacklopedia is slated for release July 6th, carries a price tag of of $59.99 and can be ordered through Kenzerco's website.
They are beautiful. Never played, or even read Hackmaster, but I'd be tempted to get the bestiary for the sheer beauty of the design.
ReplyDelete@Simon - Hackmaster is an awesome game and you should definitely give it a look. You can get the basic version of the new edition for under $20, a steal in my opinion, and a cheap way to get into a new and great system.
ReplyDeleteThe Advanced books are pricey, but as I said above, I really think the product is worth the price.