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    Old Conan comic mags versus new comic series

    I enjoyed the B&W issues a lot back in the day. Especially the adaptations of some of the later stories. Some of the best Conan adventures take place mid-life and I couldn't wait for the color comic to reach those stories. I'm also enjoying the new Conan. My only complaint is with the...
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    Whats new on Atlantean Edition?

    I wouldn't worry too much about starting money. I've started most of my sessions similiar to the actual Conan stories. The characters have started out on the run, entering a town and leaving town quickly. Each time, I've given them a run down on why they are there and how much money...
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    Adventures in the Lost City of Ibnath (Conversion Notes)

    I bought the book based on this thread. Very happy with the purchase. Plan on bringing it into play within the next few weeks.
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    Ancient Kingdoms: Mesopotamia.

    I stand corrected. Instead of later this week, it arrived today. I bought it on e-bay on Friday. Nice surprise. On first glance, it looks like a very interesting adventure for either D&D or Conan. Pages 2-13 give background history of the area (most of the described cities are easily...
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    Ancient Kingdoms: Mesopotamia.

    Have ordered it, but have yet to receive it. It should arrive later this week. Will post comments when I can look through the book.
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    Graphic novel/comic resources

    "Besides 'Red Sonja' and 'King Kull', there was also 'Arak, Son of Thunder', 'Arion, Lord of Atlantis', 'Cerebus', 'Groo the Wanderer', 'Elric of Melnibone', 'Nemesis the Warlock', 'Slaine', and others. " I remember collecting most of those back in the day. But I forgot about Groo. I had a...
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    What Has RoK Done To Your Campaign?

    Sorry about the term "hijack". I find the whole thread very interesting and the pastiches are relevent to Road of Kings. As long as Lowly Uhlan doesn't mind the turn in topic, that's cool. Thanks for the suggestions on some of the more recent (last twenty years) books on Conan. I will try...
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    What Has RoK Done To Your Campaign?

    I will probably pick up some of the pastiches from a used bookstore as Iron Chef suggests. If I'm dissapointed, I'm only out a few bucks. If I find a gem, then it was worth the money. I wasn't meaning to knock all pastiches, but I did get away from reading the others because of one book. And...
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    What Has RoK Done To Your Campaign?

    The problem with pastiches is that they are not always consistent with the overall feel. I too have enjoyed books by Poul Anderson. However, it was his attempt at doing Conan that turned me away from reading the pastiches. There were little details in his book that gave me the impression that...
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    New Adventure Concept & New Demon

    I like the looks of it. It combines a lot of elements from the Conan stories. Lost city, savage race, player's fleeing with little equipment, the teaming up with people who once were enemies and, of course, the unbeatable terror. My players got their glimpses of why the Conan RPG is different...
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    Stygian Mace-Axe

    I've been thinking of picking up some of the figures from Old Glory and some of the Discount Hobby stuff. The price is right and they are the same size as the figures I bought in the 80's and now use for NPC's. I guess if they are mainly used for NPC's the size isn't that big of deal. Makes...
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    Stygian Mace-Axe

    Dr. Skull, I went to their site and now I understand the "sight unseen" part of your post. How do these minis stack up against other minis? I'm assumming that they are a true 25mm. Do they look overly small against other minis or do they hold their own size wise? By the way, once again I...
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    OT: Zombies!!! board game

    My son has had this game for almost a year now. We just hadn't played it yet. I think that it is due for a tryout since reading this post. Thanks.
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    New Adventure from Dr Skull "Bones of Gorlak"

    I've read your groups adventure logs. The adventures are great, but they leave enough open to add in individual flavor. We finished the Lost Garrison last night. My player's took me by surprise at the climax. Let's just say "Hell no, we're out of here" was one of the comments. Picture a...
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    Anyone else growing disenchanted with the Conan comic?

    I haven't read any of them yet. I was thinking of picking some up this weekend at the local comic shop. I was really looking forward to getting them. Sometimes it takes a few issues for the writer and artist to hit their stride. Hopefully things will improve. I quit reading the Marvel...
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