The GIT! wrote:

@Pit Fighter
Please don't take this the wrong way, and I fully realise your question was directed to Simon, but I am interested to know if you think Mythic BoL is significantly different and/or more complex than Legendary BoL?

FWIW, I feel that the rules are very much the same, with some additional optional rules (such as mass warfare, ship combat) that can add more detail to a game, but can just as easily be ignored for a more narrative-based solution. The only thing I found a little more difficult to get used to is the new Initiative mechanic but, once I used it with my game group, I found it added significant choice for group tactics and dynamics.

One thing I like about all iterations of BoL is the ease with which you can use different components from different versions. Honor + Intrigue, for example, keeps Brawl as a separate combat stat rather than adding Initiative as a stat as this works much better for the swashbuckling rules the game adds.

I don't have alot of the iterations and spin offs of BoL so I can't really comment because I don't actually know (hence the question).  No offense taken and I have no issues with anyone else answering either but was specifically curious from veteran game design(er) perspective as to SImon's thoughts.   There's obviously a big difference between the original free version all the way to Everywhen/S&S and H+I in terms of complexity and systems added and I was curious as to if any of them cross firmly out of what might be considered rules light.  I've played games across the spectrum from rules light to very crunchy and appreciate the various categories for their strengths and what they offer.  About the only type of games that don't appeal to me are the very, very stripped down games that fit on 1-4 pages as well as narrative/story games that don't have a traditional structure and roles (players/gm).
 

Just doing my seasonal thread check-in to make sure I didn't miss any news.   I signed up months ago on the Ludo website (or at least I think I did as it kept switching from English to French) but haven't gotten a confirmation email or even a le peep since.

Thanks!  If they've sent out anything with news over the past 3 months or so then I definitely haven't gotten any emails.  I'll try it again then.

The GIT! wrote:

@SimonW - Sounds like things are moving along nicely. Do you know if they are including the GM screen and map as part of the initial translation process?

This is what Ludosphrik said to me:
"For now, the answer is no. We plan to release the rulebook, then Lemurian Chronicles, with the map and screen (if we find a reasonable solution to do it - financially, I mean), in a second time. I prefer to keep it simple for our first experience on the worldwide market (one book at a time)."

 

The GIT! wrote:

Hm...that's a great shame, as I feel the rulebook, map and screen could make a great combo, maybe in a nice slipcase 

I agree that would be great, However, Ludospherik have had great success simply publishing high quality books as they complete them and building up a good reputation in France. Expanding into the global market represents a big risk to them. They have to get distribution sorted which is costly. They haven't needed to run a kickstarter before - any addons add greatly to risk of delay potentially adding to printing costs etc. They feel it is much better to focus on getting the core book out of the door and then follow up quickly with translating the adventures and everything else afterwards.

(But who knows - its not quite set in stone yet and they may see more potential in this idea).
 

Last edited by SimonW (6/14/2024 1:37 am)