I believe the Troll's plan is to keep the beautiful covers in the next print run of the books. They are just removing some of the OGL references.
@JeffMcAleer Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that!
@DMTalesTTRPG Жыл бұрын
The homage covers are now the standard covers, AFAIK.
@stillmattwest9 ай бұрын
I like them but I hope they do some alternate covers in the style of the 7th and 8th printing as they were also very good and more C&C as opposed to AD&D.
@brandonvaughan42363 ай бұрын
Their latest email says they hired a full-time editor (no more typos), layout tweaks, and removal of all OGL content.
@galinor7 Жыл бұрын
Simply the best D&D clone on the market. Well in my opinion just much better than that 5th edition Magic the Gathering clone that Hasbro produce. The game mechanic works well and it doesn't take two hours to write a character or need to you pay a web page to keep the PCs up to date. It's very clear and very playable.
@AdamK1095 Жыл бұрын
I've used C&C for Greyhawk & Forgotten Realms 1e as well as Scared Lands from 3e. Both worked out really well. It's been my favorite 'version of D&D' for a long time.
@Thegaminggang Жыл бұрын
I just ran my nephew and his friends through an OSE adventure using C&C and like it a bunch! ~ Jeff
@jaysonstewart3537 Жыл бұрын
Been playing cnc for 10 years. I’ve loved every minute of it. As a service member, I can attest, they are generous to their fellow brothers (and sisters) in arms. I would contradict you in 1 point. Converting adventures from one system to cnc. I have had no issues converting adventures regardless of system. You may have to spend a few extra minutes at the planning table, but converting an adventure from any system (or edition) is quite simple.
@tylermorrison7051 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your service AND your choice in fantasy game product.
@aproudresidentofinnsmouth9105 Жыл бұрын
c&c. not cnc. very, very, very different things that need a lot of distinction
@jaysonstewart3537 Жыл бұрын
Very true, lol @@aproudresidentofinnsmouth9105
@Decado16288 ай бұрын
Castles & Crusades is a great game by a great company. There is a reason Gygax called it the natural successor to AD&D. I have been running a C&C campaign for about a year and a half and C&C makes me feel like I am actually playing D&D again. FYI, those tribute covers are here to stay and there are more coming.
@kathyevans3251 Жыл бұрын
I love this game.The adventures are great too.
@billn5866 Жыл бұрын
C&C is wonderful! Old school vibe w/o being shackled to old, busted rules for the sake of nostalgia. Siege engine is solid and easy to use.
@nicholas5554 Жыл бұрын
C&C is wonderful, but I do not think anyone is "shackled" to old school rules, especially from nostalgia, given that about 75% of old school gamers I play with are under 25!;)
@DMTalesTTRPG Жыл бұрын
The game is good, and the Siege Engine is fast at the table. I do wish EVERY character class had choices to make that would reflect their core attributes, and that editing sometimes makes High Gygaxian look clear and concise. I also wish the Monsters and Treasures book would be updated to the newer design language, because it’s so much easier to read than the fake parchment look.
@stillmattwest9 ай бұрын
Getting ready to start my first C&C campaign. I’m going to run Goodman Games’ Saga of the Dragon Cult, which was an AP for 3.5, but it doesn’t look hard to convert and their adventures are top notch. Gotta do something with all these DCC modules for 3.5.
@Thegaminggang9 ай бұрын
Have fun! One of the big selling points of C&C is how easy it is to convert modules to the system.
@liambrennan7410Ай бұрын
100% agree I've been running a C&C campaign for four years now and it has become my go to FTTRPG The rules are solid but flexible, they bend but they don't break and they are as straight forward a set of level based fantasy gaming rules as you are ever likely to see Less fiddly than PF 3rd 4th or 5th edition My only caveat is that occasionally some rules clarifications are not located with the rules in question and there's a lot of fluff, charming leftovers in the early games it seeks to take inspiration from I'm sure but less so from the point of view of a modern gamer Properly edited with an eye on clarity (something to be fair the book actually managed with it's spell lists.VERY easy to flick through) could reduce the page count of the player's book by a quarter and remove the confusion a system that simple shouldn't have but does because of how the rules are presented, and IMHO you would have THE PERFECT FTTRPG 🤘
@zelbarnapАй бұрын
Great way of describing it! I’m looking forward to my books and running this!
@JohnnyOmaha Жыл бұрын
My new main system!
@liberalhyena9760 Жыл бұрын
17:30 I believe Chenault is pronounced Shen-o. At any rate, it would be in French.
@tylermorrison7051 Жыл бұрын
They use the Arkansas pronunciation...Sha-NALLT. 😅
@liberalhyena9760 Жыл бұрын
@@tylermorrison7051 I see. Thanks for the clarification.
@sirblackheart666 Жыл бұрын
I always say C&C is my OSR system. The reason why is you can use any OSR adventure using C&C, you may change the AC and exp for Monsters but that is not bad when you can almost use the adventure as is.
@xyonblade21 күн бұрын
I keep hearing about castles and crusades, maybe I should get it. I love the covers that pay homage to 1e.
@jkovesi Жыл бұрын
My favorite D20 version.
@galinor7 Жыл бұрын
Mine too.
@japandave38717 ай бұрын
Heard the company isn't woke at all, definitely worth supporting.
@VhaidraSaga Жыл бұрын
It's a good game! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@ethandavis3762 Жыл бұрын
havn't even watched the vid yet, but I've loved C&C for years and this is the most validating thing I've seen in a while
@Nobleshield4 ай бұрын
Great review. I've been evaluating OSR systems (I did play D&D in 1991 and AD&D 1e/2e), but they feel a bit too primitive in some cases with too many negative play experiences (not a fan of super high lethality, but 5e is too far in the other direction). C&C looks like a solid mix between the old and the new, almost like 3.x if it was an evolution of AD&D not a complete revamp.
@BillAllanWorld9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I am just getting into C&C. From what I've done so far, I am loving it.
@Thegaminggang9 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@ryannilsson7955 Жыл бұрын
Does the Castle Keeper’s Guide have any optional rules to replace the Spell Slots system for magic?
@Thegaminggang Жыл бұрын
There are a few different options for spell casting to replace the Vancian magic style. ~ Jeff
@tylermorrison7051 Жыл бұрын
There's a mana system in the Castle Keepers Guide.
@jasonlennie92816 ай бұрын
Great review, I now own the PHB and M&T, After Winters Dark setting and a few small adventures . Haven’t run C&C yet but it’s one my laundry list!!
@maximus31607 ай бұрын
This is my go to game. Love the simplicity of play, but the old school feel. Easy to convert 1E or D20 stuff on the fly too.
@Rosscofett11 ай бұрын
Fun fact: The creators son goes to my school, his name is Henry.
@n.ludemann91999 ай бұрын
Hi! One remark on the game/PHB: I own the 2004 print of 8010 (PHB) and I don't know exactly/i'm not sure, yet this old print has the classes run only up to level 12, while the later prints like the 1e-hommage-cover 8th/9th print include higher levels...
@EisenKreutzer Жыл бұрын
Very nice video! I’ve shared it with my group, hoping to win them over from 5e for our Planescape campaign!
@Thegaminggang Жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed!
@artbyhobo Жыл бұрын
I got the castles & crusades humble Bundle, I want to read it all but ADHD go brrrrr
@wapitikev767 Жыл бұрын
The new editions appear to have covers by Anato Finnstark, an artist famous for Magic The Gathering and Lord Of The Rings art.
@CraigJBrain Жыл бұрын
Will there be sci-fi and post-apoc versions or additions?
@craigmccartney506 Жыл бұрын
The Castle Keepers guide has rules and suggestions for playing other settings such as sci fi.
@MultiLaughingMan Жыл бұрын
The Trolls are preparing Amazing Adventures 2E which will be compatible with C&C. That is likely to take care of the sci-fi part.
@stillmattwest9 ай бұрын
They have Amazing Adventures for pulp gaming and Starseige for sci-fi.
@toddrohrer86806 ай бұрын
What are the different settings for C&C
@fufu1405 Жыл бұрын
2:43 I thought it's based on 3rd edition? At least that's what google says.
@Decado16288 ай бұрын
It is based on 3rd edition. It’s tone however is very much AD&D.
@antrodeldungeonmaster9 ай бұрын
is it true that there are too much typos and incoherent rules?
@Thegaminggang9 ай бұрын
I would say there are typos throughout but I can't say any truly incoherent rules that I recall. ~ Jeff
@jasoncoker1625 Жыл бұрын
🤘💯😌
@MrAmurray73 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I love how you've mastered the art of flipping through the pages whilst talking about the system. But you're making me want to spend all my money. Please stop :)