Is there a chance for hardcover(maybe even linen wrap!) or coil bound editions? :)
I believe you mentioned possibility of hardcover edition. I also recently stumbled on ‘linen wrap hardcovers’ being available on Lulu.
Also, coil bound has huge usability, so it could be an interesting addition in theory.
Sorry that the hardcover edition has taken a while. To be honest I shelved the idea because I wasn't 100% happy with the quality of the proofs I received at the time. I might look into getting this back on track and see whether the quality has improved now that it isn't peak printing season. I can certainly look in to doing a coil bound version too, even if it is just for the 7x10" or something.
Now that I think about it, the hardcover print issues were with both the A4 and A5 versions, the 7x10" hardcover actually came out nicely, so it might be that I just make that one size available in both coil & hardcover, with the other two sizes paperback only. I'll look into it! :)
This is one of the best OSR style rulesets I've played. It's bursting with useful tools for all sorts of adventures (including material for Solo play with no additional books). This is a real deal desert-island game right here. Enough material in between these covers to game for years and the author offers it for the low, low cost of FREE. The art is nice, the layout is compact and useful, it's B/X compatible.
Hi, I’ve just purchased the PDF. Will the new a5 physical version have a bigger/more readable typeface than the older A5 physical edition please? Really want rotor purchase the new a5 edition as that is my preferred book size, but I want it to be comfortable to read. Also will we be able to choose a spiral bound version? Thank you for your help.
Hi, thank you for that! I've had my head in the books (literally) for the last few weeks, seeing what I can do. Unfortunately, reformatting the A5 version proved to be very difficult and time consuming, also I didn't like how we were going to lose the two-page spread layout for the wilderness/dungeon/etc. sections.
I know that the A4 version is quite large, so as a compromise I will be offering a 7x10" version (tablet sized) in both paperback and hardcover that is more portable than A4 and much easier on the eye than the A5 version. I will still be offering the A5 version as a mini-travel version, because I know a lot of people didn't mind the text size and wanted a very small book for their solo kits etc.
I have to say though, the 7x10" one is currently my favourite size, and the one I'm personally using.
The last round of proofs should be arriving with me in a week or so, at which point I'll update the links above.
Regarding a spiral bound version, I haven't made any plans for one of those, but I could look into it in the future at some point.
Many thanks again and I hope that you enjoy playing!
This is an amazing product! I'm playing it solo and it has so many useful but simple rules. I love that it's compatible with all the OSR products too. Highly recommend!
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Is there a chance for hardcover(maybe even linen wrap!) or coil bound editions? :)
I believe you mentioned possibility of hardcover edition. I also recently stumbled on ‘linen wrap hardcovers’ being available on Lulu. Also, coil bound has huge usability, so it could be an interesting addition in theory.
I second this question! A hardcover and a coil bound option would be awesome for this ruleset!!
Sorry that the hardcover edition has taken a while. To be honest I shelved the idea because I wasn't 100% happy with the quality of the proofs I received at the time. I might look into getting this back on track and see whether the quality has improved now that it isn't peak printing season. I can certainly look in to doing a coil bound version too, even if it is just for the 7x10" or something.
Now that I think about it, the hardcover print issues were with both the A4 and A5 versions, the 7x10" hardcover actually came out nicely, so it might be that I just make that one size available in both coil & hardcover, with the other two sizes paperback only. I'll look into it! :)
This is one of the best OSR style rulesets I've played. It's bursting with useful tools for all sorts of adventures (including material for Solo play with no additional books). This is a real deal desert-island game right here. Enough material in between these covers to game for years and the author offers it for the low, low cost of FREE. The art is nice, the layout is compact and useful, it's B/X compatible.
You literally can't lose, get this game.
Thank you for such a great comment :) I'm so glad you are enjoying FORGE and hope that you do get years of play out of it!
Hi, I’ve just purchased the PDF. Will the new a5 physical version have a bigger/more readable typeface than the older A5 physical edition please? Really want rotor purchase the new a5 edition as that is my preferred book size, but I want it to be comfortable to read. Also will we be able to choose a spiral bound version? Thank you for your help.
Hi, thank you for that! I've had my head in the books (literally) for the last few weeks, seeing what I can do. Unfortunately, reformatting the A5 version proved to be very difficult and time consuming, also I didn't like how we were going to lose the two-page spread layout for the wilderness/dungeon/etc. sections.
I know that the A4 version is quite large, so as a compromise I will be offering a 7x10" version (tablet sized) in both paperback and hardcover that is more portable than A4 and much easier on the eye than the A5 version. I will still be offering the A5 version as a mini-travel version, because I know a lot of people didn't mind the text size and wanted a very small book for their solo kits etc.
I have to say though, the 7x10" one is currently my favourite size, and the one I'm personally using.
The last round of proofs should be arriving with me in a week or so, at which point I'll update the links above.
Regarding a spiral bound version, I haven't made any plans for one of those, but I could look into it in the future at some point.
Many thanks again and I hope that you enjoy playing!
Howdy! How are the mid sized (7x10) hardcover proofs coming along? No rush ofc.
Oh Wow! The physical book will come out on Amazon soon? :)
Yes, I am waiting on the last (hopefully) round of print proofs from Amazon now. I expect that to take a week or so, then I'll update everyone here!
This is an amazing product! I'm playing it solo and it has so many useful but simple rules. I love that it's compatible with all the OSR products too. Highly recommend!
Very kind, thank you! I hope you get loads of good use out of it!
Stoked to hear about the new art! :D
Will you update lulu printed version with anniversary edition? ^_^
Yes, that is my plan! I'll update everyone here once I've received the proofs and given it the OK