[Rq-rules] MRQ

[Viktor Haag]

On 16/05/06, Nick.Middleton at invensys.com <Nick.Middleton at invensys.com> wrote:
> Leaving aside the arrogant vacuous marketing speak, it's pretty much s
> expected: $19.95 for 100 page core book, competent but uninspiring cover
> art. The idea of Mongoose "refining layout" is quite alarming (to say the
> least...), but we shall see.

Indeed. I've generally liked the /content/ of the Mongoose things I've
picked up (Slaine, and Conan), but as for their layout skills...
err....

> The interesting bit is that the OTHER license is Lankhmar - if ever there
> was a setting NOT suited to the usual RPG company approach to licensed
> settings#, it's Leiber's Nehwon, but equally it's always seemed a natural
> fit for BRP / RQ to me - so I am genuinely intrigued to see what Mongoose
> do with Lankhmar.

In an interesting, but perhaps related, note: I've heard that Dark
Horse have secured rights to Lankhmar letting them publish a comic
series for Lankhmar a la their series for Conan. They've apparently
also secured the rights to reprint Mignola's Fafhrd and Mouser comics
(originally publishd by Marvel/Epic). And rumblings of film rights
owned by Dark Horse have also been heard.

I wonder if this confluence of Conan+Lankhmar at Dark Horse have
anything at all to do with Conan+Lankhmar at Mongoose? For example,
did the Conan properties guys acquire Lankhmar rights from Leiber's
estate, and since they'd already had deals in place with both Dark
Horse and Mongoose, they had an edge up in expanding their license to
also include the Lankhmar stuff?

At any rate, I think this is wonderful news, and am eagerly looking
forward to MRQ. Knowing that Ken Hite's name was associated with the
final revision of the book makes me feel positive. And knowning the
guy who was tapped to right the Glorantha sourcebook also leads me to
feel positively about the whole thing...


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