Adventures in the Hyborian Age - Jan. '09

[Strom]

Adventures in the Hyborian Age

Author: Various
Series: Conan

Price: $29.95
Format: Softback (160 pages)
Shipping date: January 2009
Ref: ISBN 978-1-905850-52-5 | MGP7807


A collection of brand new, ready to play scenarios for the Conan roleplaying game, Adventures in Hyboria is an essential tool for the busy Games Master. Simply pick an adventure of a level suitable for your players, and begin! Adventures in Hyboria will take you across the many kingdoms of the age, confronting sorcerers, confounding temptresses and seizing the greatest treasures of the ages!

I know there was another topic with a non-specific title about this book but with the cover release I thought I would make a new topic for it. I;'m excited about the various authors aspect - different styles for a adventure book like this is a good idea.

I really like the cover - it's beautiful - great job by Chris again! 8)

 

[WeakAsAKhitan]

That cover implies much.

 

[Strom]

That cover implies much.

Maybe it's a jungle take on the Atali scenario from "The Frost Giant's Daughter" :?:

 

[Troll66]

tell me that cover is not for real...

 

[gg-a]

that girl is not at all runing for her life lol

 

[WeakAsAKhitan]

It looks like the poster for the new movie, "Carry on Conan".

 

[warzen]

I think that Tarzan's complexion is too dark !


W.

 

[Troll66]

'Carry on Conan' wins the caption competition for me!!! :lol:

 

[The King]

Is the string the necessary equipment of all the girls of the Hyborian Age? :lol:

 

[Garet]

She failed her spot check and doesn't see the giant lizard off to her left. :wink:

 

[GamerDude]

It looks like the poster for the new movie, "Carry on Conan".

Or a homage to the teen beach movies of the sixtes, something titled "Barbarian Blanket Bingo"

"Young Barbarians In Love"

"Teen Jungle Frollics"

Something like that.

 

[Supplement Four]

Never afraid to be a contrarian, I actually really like that cover.

I like "realistic" art--stuff that doesn't look "drawn".

I think it's good stuff.

 

[flatscan]

Never afraid to be a contrarian, I actually really like that cover.

I like "realistic" art--stuff that doesn't look "drawn".

I think it's good stuff.

I guess if you're speaking from a technical aspect the artwork is fine. The skintones and backrounds are nicely rendered. But I'm a bit confused by the image. The girl looks like she's running for fun while Conan looks like he's trying to get her out of the way of something dangerous. The unfortunate thing is I can't see what in the jungle is supposed to be dangerous, which makes the work feel odd. This is the first Quilliams piece I'm disappointed with. :?

 

[Trodax]

Maybe it's a jungle take on the Atali scenario from "The Frost Giant's Daughter" :?:

Nah, it looks like the scene from "The vale of lost women" to me.

 

[Der Rote Baron]

I really like it. Doesn't fit too well with the "adventures in Hyboria" title, but maybe it's all "spicy" stories in the best pulp tradition.

I am all for some barbarian porn adventures! :wink:

 

[Style]

I'm a bit confused by the image. The girl looks like she's running for fun while Conan looks like he's trying to get her out of the way of something dangerous.

She failed her spot check and doesn't see the giant lizard off to her left. :wink:

 

[Supplement Four]

But I'm a bit confused by the image. The girl looks like she's running for fun while Conan looks like he's trying to get her out of the way of something dangerous. The unfortunate thing is I can't see what in the jungle is supposed to be dangerous, which makes the work feel odd.

I think it's pretty clear. She's oblivious to the danger ahead, and Conan is trying to protect her. But, he might not be able to save her in time.

 

[Giavonn]

But I'm a bit confused by the image. The girl looks like she's running for fun while Conan looks like he's trying to get her out of the way of something dangerous. The unfortunate thing is I can't see what in the jungle is supposed to be dangerous, which makes the work feel odd.

I think it's pretty clear. She's oblivious to the danger ahead, and Conan is trying to protect her. But, he might not be able to save her in time.

Yes. The very end of People of the Black Circle comes to mind here.

"Look out!"

 

[Strom]

I would've preferred a brunette but I really love how Chris captured the jungle and the lighting. I'm sure this scan doesn't due the image justice.

 

[VincentDarlage]

I like it.