Kingofpain89 wrote: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.  

I playtested the stats and we modified them based on the playtests at GaryCon and NTX too.  That's as far as things have gone, thus far, though.  

Kingofpain89 wrote: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.

I'm personally open to non-Acaeum members buying a project, but I also understand the desire---as a collector-based community---to have "exclusive" content.  The models that we're discussing aren't all that far from Wolfgang Baur's Open Design products, for example.  

Kingofpain89 wrote: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.

Indeed, and such a project would be phenomenally cool:  if it delivered, and didn't disintegrate due to conflicting schedules, design philosophies, visions, etc., etc.  Regardless, I'd be more than happy to sign up to support such a project, and to help it along as I'm able

Badmike wrote: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.  [snip]

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?

Definitely 1e:  I'm an AD&D man at heart, so that's my system of choice (with OSRIC obviously my clone of choice).  S&W is easy to convert, of course, but if I had a vote, AD&D would get mine.

Badmike wrote:Format: Standard old school format or something newer looking?

Depends on what you put together, Mike  Maps-wise, however, I lean strongly toward old school style maps, FWIW.

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

Crank it, grodog!

LOL.  Thanks for the vote of confidence, Frank!

I've had an idea for a community project on the back burner for about a year now....I'm going to try to pull it out and see if I can run with it, and ask input from the Acaeum community.  I don't know if this will qualify exactly, but we'll see. I have to talk to someone first to see what I can do exactly....

What rules set would be best for an Acaeum project? OD&D? 1st Edition? Holmes Basic? Moldvay Basic? Mentzer Basic? Retroclone (S&W, Labyrinth Lord, OSRIC)?

Mike B.

EDIT:  Sorry, I forgot I asked this already, teach me to post when I'm dead tired.

JZ, to keep the Art thread and this 'other projects' separate, have you any plans sprouting yet?
Even an Acaeum pin/button/badge interests me. Maybe designed by a/some members here so it has meaning and reduces costs for designer fees?

JasonZavoda wrote:
I know this is pedestrian but I would like to see either an acaeum pin or T-Shirt. I like the idea of the design worked on by acaeum members. A small very do-able projects strikes me as a good first non-artwork project.

Don't see that a pin would be so hard. There are several artists and modellers amongst the members, so a design could be hit upon reasonably quickly I'd think.

For mass production pins (or badges as they are here) you can get something like 300+ produced for around £160 which can be colour and any shape pretty much. (I'd need to check my my friend who is a big badge seller)

Even just having a bronze style 'A' in the font of the Site would be nice. Providing that's not a protected symbol or copywritten..  

I would not be interested in pins, badges, buckles, etc etc. They might be neat or whatever, but I'm not going to buy one.

Now, maybe little miniatures of Acaeum personalities. Or artistic renditions of them.

Prufrock wrote:
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

My god, I might actually fly out from Hong Kong to attend NTRPG 2011 just for this.

Or am I too new a member to have turned into a Pre-gen character?
Maybe a henchman perhaps?

Best regards,
Ronald

EDIT: Also, I would love to see another board game from Tom Wham.
I have great memories of playing King of the Tabletop with my siblings, and still have a copy of the subsequent Kings & Things.

JasonZavoda wrote:
I know this is pedestrian but I would like to see either an acaeum pin or T-Shirt. I like the idea of the design worked on by acaeum members. A small very do-able projects strikes me as a good first non-artwork project.

A little mini~bump on this for those interested. The pins are a cheap option, as my friend has a new manufacturer. I have several from him and can post pics maybe if needed.
They sell (over here) at £2.50 a go.