My initial impressions of Hyboria's Fallen

[Darrin Kelley]

I planned to pick up all of the character class books, and I did. But the inclusion of the new core class, the Temptress, made me look forward to getting Hyboria's Fallen even more than I already had been.

My impression of the Temptress is nothing but positive. The execution and construction of the class is rock solid spot on perfect rendition of a prime element of Howard;s work. I can't say good enough things about it. It really blew me away!

The Shield Maiden template is of special significance to me. I had actually mailed Vincent Delarge early on in the life of the Conan RPG and asked him for help in adapting Red Sonja, based on his original 3rd edition D&D stats of her. And honestly, everything I tried afterward really was lacking. The Temptress class and the Shield Maiden archetype really solved those issues with absolute perfection.

So I really can't thank Vincent enough for this book.

The three books. Hyboria's Fiercest, Hyboria's Finest, and Hyboria's Fallen are easily the best character class books I have seen put out for an OGL/SRD derived game system. To me, they represent the perfect format. Mongoose should be proud. I know I am to own them.

 

[VincentDarlage]

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you are going to get good use out of them!

 

[sanseveria]

I'd like to mirror Darrin's comments if I could. I found all 3 books awsome. I also enjoy the temptress very much, and look forward to using it in my games.

Bring on Stygia and Shem by Crom !!!

SS

 

[Bjorn the Barbarian]

As I had mentioned in another post, I liked all three of the Hyborea's F' books. The information and ideas presented in all three were excellent. All were well worth the purchase.

Good job Vincent! Excellent work as always.

 

[Darrin Kelley]

I am really looking forward to any product that comes out on Stygia. Hopefully a book similar in style tro Aquilonia, but a boxed set also would be very satisfying.

One of my first ideas for a Temptress character is actually a Stygian. It just seems like she would just be one of the most fun things to have around. Either as a PC or an NPC.

I was also talking with a local friend, and he wants me to run Conan and he wants to play a Temptress character from Shem or Zamora. His idea was really well thought out. A temptress criminal/extortionist. Someone that just sounds like a real hoot to have in a game.

 

[Raven Blackwell]

Just got my copy of Fallen yesterday. I should be done with it soon. From what I have read so far I can say I am not as upset as I thought I would be......full report later.

 

[Zul Daire]

I have been happy with all of the Hyboria's F books. Though when I got "Fiercest" I was not prepared for it to be in B&W. No big deal though.

Sure would like a Stygian sourcebook and compainion adventure.

 

[sanseveria]

Speaking of Stygian adventures, if you head over to the enworld news page, there's a link to a new egyption free adventure. I haven't had a chance to look it over yet, but I think any egyptian adventure should be easily portable to Stygia.

SS

 

[thulsa]

Speaking of Stygian adventures, if you head over to the enworld news page, there's a link to a new egyption free adventure. I haven't had a chance to look it over yet, but I think any egyptian adventure should be easily portable to Stygia.

SS

Here's the direct link:

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=160802

- thulsa