[RPG]: Castles and Crusades Players Handbook, reviewed by Akrasia (4/5)

2nd Level RPGnetter · #1 01-24-2005, 01:00 AM

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/11/11008.phtml

Akrasia (ben)'s Summary:

If you want a fast paced FRPG that facilitates house rules and makes playing with a minimal amount of prep work possible, then Castles and Crusades might be just what you are looking for. C&C is 'old school' Dungeons and Dragons for the 21st century!

Go to the full review for more information.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #2 01-24-2005, 01:24 AM

Post originally by Baumi at 2005-01-24 00:24:41
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... and even better Preamble!

Have FUN!
Baumi

2nd Level RPGnetter · #3 01-24-2005, 03:53 AM

Post originally by aikighost at 2005-01-24 02:53:59
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So how does the magic system work? IS it entirely like OD&D or is there a spell points system?

2nd Level RPGnetter · #4 01-24-2005, 04:02 AM

Post originally by arioch at 2005-01-24 03:02:31
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It has the D&D Vancian style magic, though I know there is going to be at least one crusader article on a spell point system, and also I believe it will be discussed in the CKG

2nd Level RPGnetter · #5 01-24-2005, 04:02 AM

Post originally by arioch at 2005-01-24 03:02:54
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I agree

2nd Level RPGnetter · #6 01-24-2005, 05:36 AM

Post originally by Longsword at 2005-01-24 04:36:27
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Awesome preamble Akrasia! Loved it.

Nice one

- L

2nd Level RPGnetter · #7 01-24-2005, 06:16 AM

Post originally by Sergio Mascarenhas at 2005-01-24 05:16:55
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Hum. The preamble almost killed my interest in the review... and the game. Luckily it seems that neither have much to do with it.

Sergio

2nd Level RPGnetter · #8 01-24-2005, 09:44 AM

Post originally by Johnny M at 2005-01-24 08:44:23
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The preamble was not only very funny, but it illustrated the often ridiculous nature of the 3/3.5 game. While I do enjoy the customization aspects, there is something to be said of classic D&D. I'll have to check this book out now.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #9 01-24-2005, 10:01 AM

Post originally by Cam Banks at 2005-01-24 09:01:04
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Sergio Mascarenhas wrote:
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Hum. The preamble almost killed my interest in the review... and the game. Luckily it seems that neither have much to do with it.

I'm just glad I ordered the book before I read this, personally.

Cheers,
Cam

2nd Level RPGnetter · #10 01-24-2005, 10:16 AM

Post originally by Tim Gray at 2005-01-24 09:16:01
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Had a very quick glance at this in the FLGS. My main impression was that the layout is not great. It's crammed with dense text, and doesn't space sections to make it easier on the eye. The visual message is, "Only for dedicated readers".