FIRST LIGHT discussion

[SirRick]

. . . What we didn't learn:

When & where First Light was going to be released (only "Coming Soon," and the assumption of retail store shelves). . . .

I can help with this one. One of the AH staff told me they were hopeful First Light would be released by January or February. While it's unfortunate that this misses Christmas, their leaks regarding release dates are usually conservative estimates, right? What a grand slam it would be to get it under Christmas trees again. That could mean a lot of older fans who wouldn't buy the game for themselves gifting the game to family young-uns. I think their aiming for it.

I'm sorry I missed Daedalus, I hear he played FL as well, about the time I was playing JoD.

Dang-it! There's always next year, though. Fortunately, HQ will be returning to Gen Con for a while.

That seems like strange timing, since new players might receive the Game System for Christmas, or buying discounted copies after Christmas. I think the only people who would buy this on release would be enthusiasts like us, not new players if they release date is early next year.

[Kurgan]

I can help with this one. One of the AH staff told me they were hopeful First Light would be released by January or February. While it's unfortunate that this misses Christmas, their leaks regarding release dates are usually conservative estimates, right? What a grand slam it would be to get it under Christmas trees again. That could mean a lot of older fans who wouldn't buy the game for themselves gifting the game to family young-uns. I think their aiming for it.

Can you reveal who said it?

[Daedalus]

I'll PM ya.

[Kurgan]

Here is what the Adventure Design Kit 2.0 looked like (AH apologized for not having more copies available). Like GenCon last year they were given out in pads on 8.5x11 nice quality paper (smooth, not glossy finish). Do NOT pay a scalper for these please!

[LucaRocks]

Awesome! Is this a scan or is it available online to download?

Also, is there a thread for discussing/ conjecturing on what the next expansion after FL will be? Doug Hopkins said that AH wants to hear what we want in an expansion, so it maybe a good idea to discuss that kinda stuff in one place.

[Kurgan]

That's a scan, useful until such time as Hasbro decides to post a digital version. It's nothing earthshattering (we've always been able to make our own quests, and the old ADK pdf is still out there if you know where to look) but hopefully it's helpful to those planning their cavernous quests and practicing their sketching skills.

We have no clue what the next expansion will be. Some rumors, and teases seem to point to Wizards of Morcar next year, but also possibly Crypt of Perpetual Darkness and possibly some kind of crossover with Heroscape. As to what is officially next, who can say? They surely have something planned out, and are working on a few things, so the more we say what we want, the more they can prioritize I suppose.

It's both a blessing and a curse, I suppose, to be this close to them and yet they can't really tell us everything (and we know plans can change).

[Pelkone]

Increasingly interested in this set. Thanks for all the info.

[Markus Darwath]

They are probably going to get my money with First Light, especially if it pre-orders on amazon for $35 or so, after all I did overpay for the Dread Veil dice set... but for the long term player/collector this is a bit of a budget stretcher for essentially a dragon and double-sided board.

[j_dean80]

They are probably going to get my money with First Light, especially if it pre-orders on amazon for $35 or so, after all I did overpay for the Dread Veil dice set... but for the long term player/collector this is a bit of a budget stretcher for essentially a dragon and double-sided board.

The new quest book by Stephen Baker is the best part.

[Daedalus]

Thanks for the sheets--I missed those.