12-22-2011, 07:35 AM
Looking for some last-minute Christmas present, my dear viking?
As a long-time MERP gamer, collector and overall Tolkienian enthusiast I will... Likely pass.
It's basically the "Hobbit Movie RPG", and produced as a rather standard introductory piece;
light and limited on rules and content, and of average production quality.
In short, nearly every other installment of Tolkien-related gaming gives you more for your money.
Nearly every other rules-light game is better balanced and supported.
Nearly every other sourcebook on Tolkien has better content.
Nearly every other Tolkien-based adventure module is better than the one presented in the book.
In short, for 50 €, you can get better stuff.
Also, rumor has it, there might be a Beleriand-themed RPG coming out some time in the future.
Save your money for that.
As a long-time MERP gamer, collector and overall Tolkienian enthusiast I will... Likely pass.
It's basically the "Hobbit Movie RPG", and produced as a rather standard introductory piece;
light and limited on rules and content, and of average production quality.
In short, nearly every other installment of Tolkien-related gaming gives you more for your money.
Nearly every other rules-light game is better balanced and supported.
Nearly every other sourcebook on Tolkien has better content.
Nearly every other Tolkien-based adventure module is better than the one presented in the book.
In short, for 50 €, you can get better stuff.
Also, rumor has it, there might be a Beleriand-themed RPG coming out some time in the future.
Save your money for that.