Pelgrane Press acquire the rights to publish an RPG based on the Dying Earth Books By Jack Vance. He holds a degree in Ecological Genetics, which offers an interesting perspective on the creatures of the Dying Earth. He has also written for the Trinity, Aberrant, and Star Trek: The Next Generation RPGs.Īn established genre author, contributed the illustrative “Daybook of Geomalacus,” “Journal of Xolon the Hide Merchant,” and “Disavowal of Jhail” sidebar texts. Magic rules designer John Snead has, to his astonishment, designed no fewer than six magic systems for roleplaying games. His works include the roleplaying games Feng Shui (Atlas), Glorantha: Hero Wars (Issaries, Inc.), and Pantheon (Hogshead), and the novels Pierced Heart and The Rough and the Smooth (Atlas). Principal designer Robin D.Laws has inveigled such game publishers as Wizards of the Coast, Last Unicorn, Pinnacle, FASA, and Steve Jackson Games into compensating him for his efforts. Other volumes include “Eyes of the Overworld”, “Cugel’s Saga” and “Rhialto the Marvellous.” He is said to be “tolerant” of the idea of a roleplaying game based on his work. Jack Vance wrote the DYING EARTH series of books over many years the original volume “The Dying Earth” was released before Lord of the Rings. Jack Vance is the world’s greatest living Fantasy author. The Dying Earth is available through good RPG stores and on line at Pelgrane Press.
Choose from three levels of play, a lowly rogue such as Cugel the Clever, surviving by wits and cunning, an ambitious and deadly mage searching for lost lore, like Turjan of Miir or finally a supreme magician to rank with Rhialto the Marvellous, commanding the omnipotent but quarrelsome Sandestins. In the game you enter a world where the sun is in its dotage, where a flashing sword is less important than nimble wits, persuasive words, and a fine sense of fashion. We intend to support this game with new releases throughout the year and beyond.” The artwork and layout are of the highest quality, and the book itself is glossy and attractive. Jack Vance and Robin D Laws are a killer combination – great rules and a superb and atmospheric background. Simon Rogers, Managing Director of Pelgrane Press said “The Dying Earth RPG has exceeded all our expectations. Laws (Feng Shui, Hero Wars) John Snead (Nephilim, Star Trek) and genre writer Peter Freeman, the game features robust, fast-playing rules that encourage creativity and interaction. LONDON, ENGLAND – Dying Earth RPG released.Īfter two years of development, design and playtesting, Pelgrane Press has released its role playing game based on novelist Jack Vance´s seminal Dying Earth series.
Stories of the Earth’s demise are premature. The following press release for the Dying Earth RPG originally appeared on around 2004.
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