(Scooped??) Mongoose Runequest II early January

[ggroy]

Any word on whether the Glorantha books will be republished or redone (besides Cults of Glorantha as mentioned in the blog post)?

[rstites]

Originally Posted by Andalusi

Could you explain it to me by any chance? I still don't get how parries or dodges work. Does the attacker reroll? Does the defender just take the attacker's original result for the contested roll? And if so, why is there a failed attack row since no defender would bother wasting a defense reaction on an attack the player knew had missed?

I actually enjoy the combat system otherwise (reminds me of my old Elfquest game back in the day).

The biggest issue was that the single page example didn't jive with the written rules in the text, leading to all kinds of confusion, so you aren't alone. The description you got is for one of them, and the other implies that you roll the attack only once which then leaves out portions of the associated charts. Then the final "fix" was released and it still didn't totally jive with the charts.

Yeah, it's a lot like Elfquest, compared to most things. Since MRQ, BRP has been released from Chaosium which'll do exactly the combat system in Elfquest fwiw.

I for one, would welcome a new release of MRQ, especially if it includes cleaned up Glorantha books. I want the 2nd Age stuff so bad, but have held off hoping they'd get cleaned up (and corrected!) and re-released.

[weasel fierce]

The original combat rules, as written in the example, actually works very well, if a bit wonky.

This game could greatly use a revised edition so I'll be snatching this one up

[Christopher V. Brady]

Originally Posted by rstites

The biggest issue was that the single page example didn't jive with the written rules in the text, leading to all kinds of confusion, so you aren't alone. The description you got is for one of them, and the other implies that you roll the attack only once which then leaves out portions of the associated charts. Then the final "fix" was released and it still didn't totally jive with the charts.

Actually, it does, BUT you have to read it in a certain way, often adding extra grammar to actually get it to understand. THAT'S the big issue though. The example is unclear and can be confusing to read.

[Ravelli]

Originally Posted by Matrix Sorcica

Not may details yet, but the books will be leatherbound and some will be re-released, other won't depending on the need.
http://blog.mongoosepublishing.co.uk/

Frpgames have had the first five RQII releases available for pre-order for a few weeks now..

RuneQuest II RPG: Core Rulebook Jan 2010

Mongoose stirred the roleplaying community when, in 2006, it announced the return of RuneQuest - one of the most loved and respected game systems of all time. That new edition introduced several changes to the basic system and brought RuneQuest to a new and wider community of gamers.

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Size: 192 pages, Leather Hardback
Interior Art: Black & White
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RuneQuest II RPG: Games Master’s Screen Jan 2010

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RuneQuest II RPG: Arms & Equipment Feb 2010

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MSRP: $34.99
Size: 160 pages, Leather Bound Hardback
Interior Art: Black & White
Author: Lawrence Whitaker

RuneQuest II RPG: Monster Coliseum Feb 2010

Foes, beasts and creatures from every corner of the world can be found in this tome, as well as detailed rules on how they clash in the centre of the Monster Coliseum! Whether you are looking to populate your world with rare and exotic fiends to foil your players, or simply provide them with some gladiatorial entertainment, this book contains just what you need for the new RuneQuest II rules.

Monster Coliseum, like the rest of the core RuneQuest line, is a luxurious book, with a completely leather-bound cover.

MSRP: $34.99
Size: 160 pages, Leather Bound Hardback
Interior Art: Black & White
Author: Lawrence Whitaker

RuneQuest II RPG - Glorantha: Pavis Rises (Adventure) Feb 2010

An epic campaign set in the heart of Second Age Glorantha, Pavis Rises is designed not only to provide players with months of gaming, but also to serve as an introduction into the world of Glorantha. Simply play through this campaign, and you can consider yourself something of an expert on the peoples, cultures and histories of Glorantha!

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MSRP: $39.99
Size: 256 pages, Hardback
Interior Art: Black & White
Author: Bryan Steele

[Christopher V. Brady]

I'm sold.

[weasel fierce]

Extra bonus for it being Lawrence Whitaker who's in charge of it. I'm psyched