[New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan

Steven Marsh · 02-09-2012, 11:29 AM

Hey, all!

We just released GURPS Classic: Conan. It's kind of a big deal for us, so you might want to check out the Daily Illuminator.

By Crom! (Buy Crom?)

Turhan's Bey Company · 02-09-2012, 11:32 AM

So very, very purchased.

ULFGARD · 02-09-2012, 11:34 AM

So, wait -- will the rest of the Conan line be put up on e23? That might change things a bit... And how long before the licensing agreement expires? This is pretty cool, actually -- I was disappointed at first, until I considered that this might open the way for the other products (which I do NOT have)...

Turhan's Bey Company · 02-09-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ULFGARD

So, wait -- will the rest of the Conan line be put up on e23?

That would appear to be the import of the Illuminator.

Steven Marsh · 02-09-2012, 11:43 AM

The Daily Illuminator I linked to should answer most of your questions. (Short form: Yes, we're releasing the rest of the Conan line.)

The window of the license isn't public, but it shouldn't be counted on to be indefinite. (Which is to say, you needn't sprint out today to pick them up, but you also shouldn't wait until 2525 to decide on anything.) I imagine that -- as we did with the Vorkosigan Saga Sourcebook and Roleplaying Game on e23 -- we'll try to give some notice when we get near the end of the arrangement.

And remember that e23 is "buy once, download whenever." So even if/when Steve Jackson Games no longer has the license, those who purchase GURPS Conan products will still be able to re-download them as needed afterward.

Not another shrubbery · 02-09-2012, 11:44 AM

*gasp* The reprint you never expected to see! :D

TAL for the heads up, Steven! Downloading as we speak!

Crakkerjakk · 02-09-2012, 12:21 PM

Sold. This week and the next four weeks. Kick ***; guys!

Now the question is whether this means we might see a future GURPS Conan 4e. [/rampant speculation]

MrTim · 02-09-2012, 12:32 PM

Does this license mean anything (proof of concept, start of a general trend, first of a long line of signed contracts . . . ) for the possibility of other licensed 3rd Edition books coming to e23?

Ronnke · 02-09-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Crakkerjakk

Now the question is whether this means we might see a future GURPS Conan 4e.

If the license allows for new GURPS Conan products, then please (x10) make it happen. Even start a kickstarter campaign for it, to see if it's fiscally viable. Or advanced pre-order through e23, the current e23 infrastructure supports it with the way pyramids are released.

Crakkerjakk · 02-09-2012, 12:49 PM

I'm guessing we're not likely to see a 4e standalone product. This would act as a good gauge of interest for a potential 4e expansion like Will to Live was for Reign of Steel.

I think a 4e expansion, perhaps with a whole chapter on how to use Conan with DF would sell like hotcakes.

02-09-2012, 11:29 AM	#1
Steven Marsh Join Date: Aug 2004	[New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan Hey, all! We just released *GURPS Classic: Conan*. It's kind of a big deal for us, so you might want to check out the Daily Illuminator. By Crom! (Buy Crom?) __________________ Steven Marsh Steve Jackson Games smarsh@sjgames.com

02-09-2012, 11:32 AM	#2
Turhan's Bey Company Aluminated Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East of the moon, west of the stars, close to buses and shopping	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan So very, very purchased. __________________ I've been making pointlessly shiny things, and I've got some gaming-related stuff as well as 3d printing designs. Buy my Warehouse 23 stuff, dammit!

02-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#3
ULFGARD Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan So, wait -- will the rest of the Conan line be put up on e23? That might change things a bit... And how long before the licensing agreement expires? This is pretty cool, actually -- I was disappointed at first, until I considered that this might open the way for the other products (which I do NOT have)... __________________ Seven Kingdoms, MH (as yet unnamed), and my "pick-up" DF game war stories, characters, and other ruminations can be found here.

02-09-2012, 11:43 AM	#5
Steven Marsh Join Date: Aug 2004	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan The Daily Illuminator I linked to should answer most of your questions. (Short form: Yes, we're releasing the rest of the *Conan* line.) The window of the license isn't public, but it shouldn't be counted on to be indefinite. (Which is to say, you needn't sprint out today to pick them up, but you also shouldn't wait until 2525 to decide on anything.) I imagine that -- as we did with the *Vorkosigan Saga Sourcebook and Roleplaying Game* on e23 -- we'll try to give some notice when we get near the end of the arrangement. And remember that e23 is "buy once, download whenever." So even if/when Steve Jackson Games no longer has the license, those who purchase *GURPS Conan* products will still be able to re-download them as needed afterward. __________________ Steven Marsh Steve Jackson Games smarsh@sjgames.com

02-09-2012, 11:44 AM	#6
Not another shrubbery Join Date: Aug 2004	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan gasp The reprint you never expected to see! :D TAL for the heads up, Steven! Downloading as we speak!

02-09-2012, 12:21 PM	#7
Crakkerjakk "Gimme 18 minutes . . ." Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan Sold. This week and the next four weeks. Kick ***; guys! Now the question is whether this means we might see a future GURPS Conan 4e. [/rampant speculation] __________________ My bare bones web page Semper Fi

02-09-2012, 12:32 PM	#8
MrTim Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan Does this license mean anything (proof of concept, start of a general trend, first of a long line of signed contracts . . . ) for the possibility of other licensed 3rd Edition books coming to e23?

02-09-2012, 12:49 PM	#10
Crakkerjakk "Gimme 18 minutes . . ." Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM	Re: [New Release] GURPS Classic: Conan I'm guessing we're not likely to see a 4e standalone product. This would act as a good gauge of interest for a potential 4e expansion like Will to Live was for Reign of Steel. I think a 4e expansion, perhaps with a whole chapter on how to use Conan with DF would sell like hotcakes. __________________ My bare bones web page Semper Fi