Swords & Wizardry Revised

[gbbgu]

The newly revised Swords & Wizardry rulebook is on dtrpg:

> It is non-OGL: the original game is re-created using the creative commons
> grant from Wizards of the Coast, and will have a third-party publisher license
> once we decide whether to use the ORC license or a different third-party
> license.
>
> This version includes several additions and revisions to earlier versions. The
> "random castles" material is added, morale rules are added, and spell research
> rules are added. The treasure tables are revamped, and errata from earlier
> versions is now incorporated into the book.

<https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/438315/Swords--Wizardry-Complete-Rulebook-Revised>

<https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/439173/Swords--Wizardry-Complete-Rulebook-Revised--Erol-Otus-cover>

Here's an overview and review from the "Gary sent us" blog:

<https://garysentus.blogspot.com/2023/05/review-swords-wizardry-complete-revised.html>

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gbbgu

[Alex Schroeder]

gbbgu <gb...@gbbgu.com> writes:

>> This version includes several additions and revisions to earlier
>> versions. The "random castles" material is added, morale rules are
>> added, and spell research rules are added.

Morale rules! Very important. I like that.

>> The treasure tables are revamped, and errata from earlier
>> versions is now incorporated into the book.

Any opinions on that? I really didn’t like the abstract gold value that
gets traded out into packages and all that in earlier editions. The
review you linked says “Too many rolls and too little magic were my two
biggest gripes with the old "trade-out" system, so I couldn't be
happier.” That’s not very specific…

I also feel for the German publisher that just recently finished their
translation of the old S&W.

[Laurens Kils-Hütten]

Am 18.07.2023 um 09:08 schrieb Alex Schroeder:
>>> The treasure tables are revamped, and errata from earlier
>>> versions is now incorporated into the book.
> Any opinions on that? I really didn’t like the abstract gold value that
> gets traded out into packages and all that in earlier editions. The
> review you linked says “Too many rolls and too little magic were my two
> biggest gripes with the old "trade-out" system, so I couldn't be
> happier.” That’s not very specific…

yep, the treasure tables are still based on average worth in gold, but
the whole process seems to be streamlined in a sensible way. Haven't
tried it yet, but it looks quite workable.

> I also feel for the German publisher that just recently finished their
> translation of the old S&W.

Oh boy, that sucks big time ... I believe their planning on a pdf or
booklet to summarize the changes -.-

In terms of layout and art I think the german edition still looks way
better even than the revised edition.

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~lkh procrastinating at work