Author Topic: Dark Age Lard (Read 16872 times)

Lardy Rich · « **on:** February 16, 2012, 10:59:41 AM »

Chaps, We are a month or more into the intensive stage of playtesting our forthcoming Dark Age rules which we've been working on for a couple of years now. Playtesters around the world are helping us get things right now, but I thought you might like to see some of the playtest games we've been enjoying on Lard Island.

I am sorry, I haven't worked out how to put images on LAF yet, if anyone has any clues I would like to do that.

This one is a bit of background information:

http://toofatlardies.co.uk/blog/?p=730

This is a game eport:

http://toofatlardies.co.uk/blog/?p=745

This one provides and introduction to the Fate Deck:

http://toofatlardies.co.uk/blog/?p=755

And this is the latest one from this week:

http://toofatlardies.co.uk/blog/?p=766

Hope they prove of interest.

Rich

Steve F · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2012, 11:12:37 AM »

Quote from: Lardy Rich on February 16, 2012, 10:59:41 AM

I haven't worked out how to put images on LAF yet

Lookee here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5779.0

Red Orc · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2012, 11:16:39 AM »

That really is smashing. I know there's been some excitement about what you're devloping there, and it's easy to see why.

As for pictures, yuo really need a photobucket (or similar picture-hosting) account.

Oh, it seems Steve F beat me to it...

Arlequín · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2012, 11:43:48 AM »

Quote from: Red Orc on February 16, 2012, 11:16:39 AM

That really is smashing. I know there's been some excitement about what you're devloping there, and it's easy to see why.

Yep... the last few blog posts on this have got me dragging my books out and having another look at this period. It's good stuff and the rules seem to be developing into something quite different. Looking forwards to seeing more of it!

Lardy Rich · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2012, 01:53:08 PM »

Thanks chaps, I shall check out that link and at least be able to put a taster image in here, then people will have some idea if the link interests them or not.

I have been doing the research for this pretty much full time since last June so these games are a culmination of lots of very interesting reading. Researching the Dark Ages is quite unlike any research I've done previously as there is such a limited amount of information around for the early period that interests me. I have found myself getting interested in the archaeology as well. It's been really fascinating stuff. The things I have found out about my home city which I, and 99.9% of the people who live here is quite stunning. It does make me seriously reconsider the stuff we are taught at shcool!

Anyway, the game have been good fun, especially now we have thhe Fate Deck off the leash.

Cheers

Rich

Arlequín · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:42:00 PM »

I can sympathise, I found it was the case that I felt that I knew less about the period than when I started.

guitarheroandy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:58:31 PM »

I have been following progress with this project with very considerable interest, as the Age of Arthur is my ultimate favourite period (if you have visited my blog archive, you'll already have worked this out!!) Whilst I love playing WAB for this period, nothing yet has quite given me the ultimate Arthurian gaming experience...your ideas sound bang on!!

Well done!!!

aircav · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:24:01 PM »

You don't need a photobucket account with the blog, Right click on your picture, click on properties & copy the Address(URL), come back here Click the Img button & paste the Url in between the [img]

LeadAsbestos · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:32:14 PM »

I'm interested! I have plenty of troops ready, but they need something to do! No clue as to release dates yet? Ill have Dux Bellorum to tide me over, but this sounds even better!

Phil Robinson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:38:35 PM »

Also pop over to Sir Sid's blog for a more "poetic" take on proceedings

http://sidneyroundwood.blogspot.com/

Dave Knight · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2012, 11:20:46 PM »

It's caught our imagination up in Falkirk. Any idea on publication date?

Lardy Rich · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:52:33 AM »

The publication date depends on the artwork that we're commissioning, I hope to have something from the artist soon so I'll keep you informed. First half of this year anway.

Rich

Lardy Rich · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:53:27 AM »

Aircav. Thanks for the tip, it worked!

Rich

aircav · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2012, 10:02:34 AM »

Quote from: Lardy Rich on February 17, 2012, 09:53:27 AM

Aircav. Thanks for the tip, it worked!

Rich

Happy to Help

isaanmini · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:32:19 PM »

Sounds like its all falling into place nicely.....ofcourse it will be a hollow shell of a publication without some of Sid's wonderfull poetry.....

Seriously....it really does give an extra dimension to the AAR's that have been posted and have certainly captured my imagination

......no seriously...really...........I wont buy a copy without it

But in all honesty..........his description of the Saxon raiders appearing out of a cold mist on a freezing cold morning has persuaded me to try to build a winter terrain, when I get around to it......and joking aside I havnt seen another set of rules include something that would give as much period flavour as this
All the best with your continued efforts
Barry

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