Castles & Crusades Ruleset

[Alto Banor]

Is there anymore information on the release date of the Castles & Crusades ruleset? Maybe this month? :D

Alto

[Thore_Ironrock]

Is there anymore information on the release date of the Castles & Crusades ruleset? Maybe this month? :D

Alto

We are punching the final bugs out now, and TLG is reviewing. Hopefully very soon. :)

[Alto Banor]

Thanks for the update!!

Alto

[Loki]

We are punching the final bugs out now, and TLG is reviewing. Hopefully very soon. :)

w00t! Anyone here played C&C on Fantasy Ground yet? Looks like the perfect game for this medium.

[Alto Banor]

Not yet... I'm waiting for the full integration. When it is released I will gobble it up and prepare for battle!!

Alto

[Alto Banor]

Waiting mode .... :D

[Thore_Ironrock]

Waiting mode .... :D

Debugging mode .... ;)

[Oberoten]

Cheering-on mode

[Alto Banor]

Soon to be happyeerrrr mode .... :)

[Alto Banor]

Looks like next month...

[rom90125]

Alto,

My name is Rom and I'm the lead engineer/coder/dude working on the C&C ruleset for DA. I want to offer my apologies to you and the other users waiting for this ruleset. I know it is taking a bit longer than anyone had expected, but I have been working hard to clean up the ruleset and playtest it throughly before signing off on the delivery to DA. If you are looking to point the finger, or just vent, then I'm your man. I have committed to DA that regardless of RL issues, I will have the latest build complete, tested and delivered to them by the end of this week. Again, thanks to everyone for their continued patience.

[Alto Banor]

Please forgive my impatience!!! I am also a coder and I know how you feel! As much as I or any other person is concerned, I would rather have it work with few errors than be released before it's time!

Do not apologize!

P.S. Get some sleep! :D

Brian

[tenkar]

Excellent... I am eagerly waiting to get my grubby little hands on this ;)

[Sorontar]

Excellent... I am eagerly waiting to get my grubby little hands on this ;)

Nevermind that lazybones, you wash those hands before you touch it :)

[tenkar]

Nevermind that lazybones, you wash those hands before you touch it :)

Heh... the moment this goes lives i'll be ordering and installing, clean hands or not ;)

[Kalan]

Heh... the moment this goes lives i'll be ordering and installing, clean hands or not ;)

ewwww.....

[Astinus]

I have committed to DA that regardless of RL issues, I will have the latest build complete, tested and delivered to them by the end of this week. Again, thanks to everyone for their continued patience.
That is such awesome news. Thanks for the update.

[Astinus]

I was just reading Kevin's explanation of how the CSRD works for FGII here (https://fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7204&highlight=module+ruleset)

Am I correct in assuming the same will apply for the Castles & Crusades ruleset?

And does this new "module" structure for rulesets mean that I can get to work on my C&C campaign now, export it to various modules and that these modules will work fine alongside the C&C ruleset/modules when they are released? Or, once the C&C ruleset is released, will I have to edit the MOD file to have my modules work with C&C?

[Alto Banor]

Will this product be available only at the DA web site? What is the expected price? (Need to save up my pennies... :D )

Alto

[Stuart]

My guess, but Thore will correct me, is that the ruleset will be available at the DA site; rpg.now etc take quite a slice :-(

Cost ... you have me ... I could guess but that will not help your fiscal planning.

[Alto Banor]

I have no problem ordering from DA....

Alto

[Thore_Ironrock]

I was just reading Kevin's explanation of how the CSRD works for FGII here (https://fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7204&highlight=module+ruleset)

Am I correct in assuming the same will apply for the Castles & Crusades ruleset?

And does this new "module" structure for rulesets mean that I can get to work on my C&C campaign now, export it to various modules and that these modules will work fine alongside the C&C ruleset/modules when they are released? Or, once the C&C ruleset is released, will I have to edit the MOD file to have my modules work with C&C?

The CnC Ruleset will work like the Savage Worlds ruleset in design. The "ruleset" will be the graphical & character sheet interface, and the modules will contain the PHB & Monster book data. It will not be modules only like the CSRD.

As for compiling/exporting modules within the C&C ruleset, that functionality will still follow the FG "laws" about how to create/export to modules.

[Thore_Ironrock]

Will this product be available only at the DA web site? What is the expected price? (Need to save up my pennies... :D )

Alto

As of now this is to be determined.

[tenkar]

Kevin, are we close to release? Looking forward to giving it a good shake.

[Thore_Ironrock]

Kevin, are we close to release? Looking forward to giving it a good shake.

I had a few changes for the boys after creating an adventure with the ruleset -- oh ... The Rising Knight will be included free -- so that is where we are at the moment from a design standpoint. I'm also waiting on some info from TLG.

Getting this project released is currently our top priority, and when I know a date I'll pass it along to this thread.

Thanks!

[Alto Banor]

Thanks Kevin! I know you are tired of hearing questions about the release date but, we appreciate the status updates.

Alto

[tenkar]

Aye, much thanks!

[Alto Banor]

So Kevin.... What's the latest update? :D

Alto

[Thore_Ironrock]

So Kevin.... What's the latest update? :D

Alto

We're making a few more tweaks to the interface in regards to Personalities and Combat Tracking, then I think we're good to go as long as I can get all the legal stuff from TLGs that needs to go into the product. In converting The Rising Knight I noticed a few things in the interface that needed changing, and that is what we're working on now. All of the text and such is done.

Hopefully very soon. ;)

[Alto Banor]

Sounds Good!! Won't bug you till next Thursday. ;)

Alto

[Astinus]

Sweet! Our whole group is waiting on this one. New campaign ready to go and everything.

[romelwell]

Rom here. I had to create a new account as I forgot my password and SW is not sending me the email to reset my account...go figure.

Anyway, I wanted to give a brief update for those faithful souls awaiting the C&C ruleset. As Kevin mentioned a few posts ago, we have been working hard to tweak the Personalities and Combat Tracking areas of the ruleset. As of today, I have submitted the latest build of the ruleset to DA for review. I'm pleased with the most recent modifications and I look forward to seeing this ruleset released so we can get your feedback.

Later.

[Astinus]

Hey thanks for the update, Rom. Great news.

As for the faithful souls, there are a lot of faithful C&Cers over on the Troll Lords forum playing online with Skype - but no DTT. So hopefully this ruleset will introduce the wonderful world of FG to a whole new group of gamers.

[romelwell]

Hey thanks for the update, Rom. Great news.

As for the faithful souls, there are a lot of faithful C&Cers over on the Troll Lords forum playing online with Skype - but no DTT. So hopefully this ruleset will introduce the wonderful world of FG to a whole new group of gamers.

Yeah, I posted over there a while ago to let them know about the work to convert C&C for FGII. There seemed to be some interest, which was nice to hear.

[Alto Banor]

Okay, My obligitory post for an update.... :D

[romelwell]

An update...we are discussing how closely to mirror the drag/drop functionality of the combat tracker in the d20 ruleset. The C&C ruleset supports drag/drop attack/damage from the combat tracker, but not exactly like the d20 ruleset (it is a different ruleset after all). However, the powers at DA have asked us to again modify the logic for the combat tracker so it supports a D20 attack/damage string.

It is my understanding that once this issue is resolved DA will move forward with making the ruleset available for purchase. Of course, I do not have the final say on such matters and my speculation should be taken as wild, unsubstantiated rumor until such time that the ruleset is posted for sale. :D

[romelwell]

An update...we are discussing how closely to mirror the drag/drop functionality of the combat tracker in the d20 ruleset. The C&C ruleset supports drag/drop attack/damage from the combat tracker, but not exactly like the d20 ruleset (it is a different ruleset after all). However, the powers at DA have asked us to again modify the logic for the combat tracker so it supports a D20 attack/damage string.

It is my understanding that once this issue is resolved DA will move forward with making the ruleset available for purchase. Of course, I do not have the final say on such matters and my speculation should be taken as wild, unsubstantiated rumor until such time that the ruleset is posted for sale. :D


Another update (wow! Two C&C updates in one day..what the hell is going on?)

I have submitted the latest (last?) build to Kevin and the fine gents at DA for review. I think I hear the fat lady warming up in the wings...;)

[Alto Banor]

Sloooooow down Romelwell! If you post another update, I just might fall over... ;)

Alto

[Astinus]

Cue the drum roll...

[Alto Banor]

Ready to do battle.... :pirate:

[Astinus]

I have submitted the latest (last?) build to Kevin and the fine gents at DA for review. I think I hear the fat lady warming up in the wings...;)

And how was the latest (last?) build received?

[romelwell]

The rule set was well received and play-testing revealed a minor snafu that was fixed during the weekend. Regrettably, I was sent on the road by my employer, early Monday morning, and just returned home in the last 30 minutes (I missed Halloween with my kids, and my oldest daughter getting braces). The only outstanding work related to the rule set is the 'FAQ / How To' for the special features related to the rule set.

[romelwell]

FYI...
The FAQ was delivered a short time ago.

[Astinus]

Thanks for the update. It mustn't be long now, then.

[romelwell]

no prob regarding the update. I'm hoping you see my name tied to the C&C / FG II port for some time...:D

[Thore_Ironrock]

For Sale Now!

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7458