Since we all know what the world really needs is another version of Monopoly... why not Acaeumopoly?

Which collector's items would get the Parkplace and Boardwalk spots?

Mediterranean Avenue would have to be a dog-eared, fair condition B2 Keep on the Borderlands.  

<ducks before the rotten tomatoes start flying...>

What type of project would people like to see next? (Another art commission, a boardgame, a module, etc... )

If it is an art project (not neccessarily a print) any suggestions on a partidular artist?

No joke replies please. I'd like to see if people here would actually like to start another project.

GreyM wrote:
How about a module based loosely on the EO print (say from Webb and/or Peterson)?

...and if that was successful, then the next would be a board game (from Wham?) based on the module to keep the continuation of the original project there?

or vice-versa or something down those lines?

I think those are great ideas. We would have to get a license for the EO print to be used as a module illustration, and I'm not certain who has the rights to the write-up of the monster used.

It wouldn't neccessarily need to be a module based on the EO work but that would provide a nice continuity.

As for a boardgame, I'd love to see us get Wham to do one, but again I wouldn't mind if it wasn't linked to the EO artwork.

GreyM wrote:How about a module based loosely on the EO print?

Something like this may already be in the works.  Grodog tossed the creature into an area of his version of Castle Greyhawk at NTRPG Con back in June.  Nasty sumbitch!  I would definitely consider buying a module that revolved around the creature.  But I dont understand the need to make it an "Acaeum members only" venture like the print.  However, an adventure module would seem to be a much less expensive venture than an art print and might appeal to more people.

Getting someone like EO to do the art print was the main thing that made it special.  So how do you duplicate the same "specialness" in an adventure module?  Who would write it?  It would have to be someone with a serious pedigree.  Or....perhaps it could be a joint effort?  It has been done numerous times in the past (Temple of Elemental Evil, Slave Lords series) with some success.  How cool would an adventure written in collaboration by Frank Mentzer, Tim Kask, Rob Kuntz, and Paul Jaquays be?  Just a thought and those names are just ones that came to mind quickly.  I'm sure others may have other people they think would do just as well.

GreyM wrote:...and if that was successful, then the next would be a board game

I'm not sure about this.  Seems like it would be extremely expensive if you wanted to have any decent production values.  Some people are OK with that....most people probably arent.  If people are thinking along the lines of something that came with the early Dragon magazines it might be fairly cheap, but still something I know I would be uninterested in.

I have something that would fall into the category of "Acaeum Community Project" that I have been working on for about a year here and there.  I'll have to check with a few people to see if it's feasible, but if it is I will post details here.  I'd like to have the artwork done by Acaeum members (professional or not) and also the cartography to make it a true community project.

A few questions I'm curious what you guys think:

System: Currently the item I am working on is statted for S&W, but could easily be switched to any sysem. Any preference besides 1E for system?

Format: Standard old school format or something newer looking?

Mike B.

With regards to the other ideas, a boardgame sounds fun and a module based around the Acaeum would be good, perhaps with 75 limited, signed, numbered copies (available as 1 each) with later prints having different cover artwork or something.

I think my only reservation is that new members registering to the site to get a copy & then never return, can sod off. Yes, their money is as good as anyones, but that leaves it open for abuse and unscrupilous dealing.

ashmire13 wrote:With regards to the other ideas, a boardgame sounds fun and a module based around the Acaeum would be good, perhaps with 75 limited, signed, numbered copies (available as 1 each) with later prints having different cover artwork or something.

I am currently working on an adventure centered around the Acaeum Adventuring Guild.  Many current members have been made into Pre-gen characters.  I am hoping to present this adventure at the 2011 NTRPG con.

Martin

ExTSR wrote:Since the critter writeup is (c) Otus & Grohe, the choice of rights has already been made, and prolly writer(s) as well.

True, but if the future project ends up being an adventure it doesnt necessarily have to contain the critter.  Using the EO monster in a module is a great idea, but to have a small group of TSR alums collaborate on designing an adventure would be, to quote Killjoy32, bloody brilliant....at least in my opinion.  Maybe not as awesome as Frank Frazetta painting a fantasy battle scene on the sides of a 70's era conversion van, but pretty close.  

A module that included drawings by different members would be a lot of fun. I am no artist, but I'd be willing to provide a small drawing as well.