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| Faraer |
Posted - 05 Oct 2007 : 23:38:05
Wolfgang Baur has launched a D&D-oriented RPG magazine, Kobold Quarterly, in PDF and paper.
http://wolfgangbaur.com/kobold_quarterly/
It's professionally produced, with much good content, some by Wolfgang and other well-known names, including Ed Greenwood, who has an article on DMing towns in the just-released second issue and an interview in the next.
Best $16 (for a four-issue PDF subscription) I've spent on gaming stuff in a while. |
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| Markustay |
Posted - 19 Dec 2012 : 17:19:10
No article on, "How to milk your daddy's name until the end of time"?
I figure they could have gotten Christopher Tolkien to write it.  |
| The Sage |
Posted - 19 Dec 2012 : 01:49:57
I'm intrigued by what Gygax Magazine might bring to the RPG community. I don't think we can solely judge this, though, on what the first issue offers.
If it's given the chance, I suspect GM will grow into a worthwhile successor of both DRAGON and KOBOLD QUARTERLY. |
| Ateth Istarlin |
Posted - 18 Dec 2012 : 19:27:43
I'm looking forward to this magazine - if its only half as good
as Dragon used to be I'll be happy!:-). |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Dec 2012 : 18:24:06
quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
I just caught wind that this mag is cancelled - that kinda sucks. I (unfortunately) haven't seen one, but I heard good things - it was considered the 'real' heir to the dragon mag throne. 
A new Gygax magazine was announced around the same time as the cancellation, but supposedly the two are unconnected. I don't think anyone truly knows what that mag will be about yet, other then its supposed to be similar to what KQ was. It's also published by... TSR? How is that possible? 
Considering what happened to to KQ, I have to question the wisdom of starting another RPG mag in today's market.
KQ reminded me of the early issues of Dragon, like the first 150 issues.
Gygax is published by TSR, but that's just an acronym. It's not the original TSR. The first issue is supposed to be out in a few weeks, and the ToC is below.
Me, I'm iffy on it. I loved Dragon back in the day, particularly around the mid-200s range. I liked KQ, but it never replaced Dragon for me.
quote:
The Cosmology of Role Playing Games by James Carpio
Still Playing After All These Years by Tim Kask
Leomund's Secure Shelter by Len Lakofka
The Ecology of the Banshee by Ronald Corn
Bridging Generations by Luke Gygax
The Gygax Family Storyteller by Ernie Gygax
Keeping Magic Magical by Dennis Sustare
Gaming With a Virtual Tabletop by Nevin P. Jones
DMing for Your Toddler by Cory Doctorow
Great Power for ICONS by Steve Kenson
Gaming Through the Generations by Ethan Gilsdorf
Between the Dungeons by Ernie Gygax
Talents Off the Front Line by Dennis Detwiller
Adaption Decay by Michael Tresca
Gnatdamp: A Sanctuary in the Swamp adventure by Michael Curtis
The Kobold's Cavern - a special section edited by Wofgang Baur of Kobold Press:
---A Magical Miscellany for AGE by Randall Hurlburt
---Scaling Pathfinder Combat Feats by Marc Radle
---An AGE of Great Inventions by Rodrigo García Carmona
Comic - Marvin the Mage by Jim Wampler
Comic - What's New with Phil & Dixie by Phil Foglio
Comic - The Order of the Stick by Rich Burlew
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| Markustay |
Posted - 18 Dec 2012 : 17:57:43
I just caught wind that this mag is cancelled - that kinda sucks. I (unfortunately) haven't seen one, but I heard good things - it was considered the 'real' heir to the dragon mag throne.
A new Gygax magazine was announced around the same time as the cancellation, but supposedly the two are unconnected. I don't think anyone truly knows what that mag will be about yet, other then its supposed to be similar to what KQ was. It's also published by... TSR? How is that possible?
Considering what happened to to KQ, I have to question the wisdom of starting another RPG mag in today's market. |
| Kiaransalyn |
Posted - 27 Oct 2009 : 14:35:50
I've got issue 10 of Kobold Quarterly on order - hopefully it arrives soon. Reading this thread, I realise I'm miles behind everyone else but hopefully KQ 10 is as good as your comments make it out to be. |
| Fillow |
Posted - 03 Jun 2009 : 08:28:43
Almost the same in France you know.
When I was young, we had two very good magazines (Casus Belli and Graal). They were marvelous.
Now, they have disappeared and new ones came but that's not the same. Cards are more and more on the top of the articles.
"ancient way" RPG seems not to be fashioned anymore in France ! |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 22:22:31
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
Your opinion did not lead my thoughts about it.
Good. 
I do think Kobold Quarterly is the best gaming magazine currently out there; I just find it sad that it has so little competition. We once had an industry standard and a host of lesser magazines, and now it's mostly KQ and a few company-specific ones. The former industry standard fell off its high perch long before it went to the DDI. |
| Fillow |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 21:30:01
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Fair enough. I just didn't want you disregarding the magazine simply because I said it wasn't as good as Dragon once was.
Your opinion did not lead my thoughts about it.
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I've actually not played in many years myself, but I still read plenty of gaming stuff. I'd game if I could, but my old gaming group is scattered and it's nearly impossible to coordinate anything, and I've not felt like finding a new group.
That's almost the same for me. I've left and so did my D&D friends. and furthermore : Work + Family + House = no time enough to read everything which is released about the Realms and no time for playing |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 21:16:16
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
I'm sure it's a good stuff.
I'm just a FR fan & just a reader, not a player. So, even if the articles in KQ are very interesting, I feel hard to get motivated to have a look in it.
That's all
Fair enough. I just didn't want you disregarding the magazine simply because I said it wasn't as good as Dragon once was.
I've actually not played in many years myself, but I still read plenty of gaming stuff. I'd game if I could, but my old gaming group is scattered and it's nearly impossible to coordinate anything, and I've not felt like finding a new group. |
| Fillow |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 19:21:34
I'm sure it's a good stuff.
I'm just a FR fan & just a reader, not a player. So, even if the articles in KQ are very interesting, I feel hard to get motivated to have a look in it.
That's all |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 17:33:22
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It's a good magazine, and I like it... But it's still not my Dragon.
So, it wont neither be mine ! 
Thanks Wooly.
There is still good stuff in there, and I would recommend at least checking it out. It's still fairly new, so that's prolly a large part of why it's not yet as good as Dragon was at its height (which I'd say was early in the 3.0 era). The early issues of Dragon weren't all that great, either. |
| Fillow |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 14:51:08
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It's a good magazine, and I like it... But it's still not my Dragon.
So, it wont neither be mine !
Thanks Wooly.
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| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 14:48:00
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
It maybe a stupid question and, furthermore, I think I know the answer is No but I'd like to be sure...
Are there some FR related articles in this magazine ?
Thanks a lot.
Not yet. It's all been setting-neutral, with the exception of stuff for Zobeck, which is a kind of steampunk fantasy city.
Considering that WotC has yet to come up with a friendly licensing plan, and that they're doing all their stuff in house, I'm doubting we'll see anything in KQ that's for a specific WotC setting.
It's a good magazine, and I like it... But it's still not my Dragon. |
| Fillow |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 14:35:51
It maybe a stupid question and, furthermore, I think I know the answer is No but I'd like to be sure...
Are there some FR related articles in this magazine ?
Thanks a lot. |
| Patrakis |
Posted - 19 Mar 2008 : 15:51:29
Bought the 3 first issues last night as PDF over at Paizo. It is a great magazine with very interesting articles.
Thanks for the heads up. |
| sirreus |
Posted - 10 Feb 2008 : 19:32:17
i finally got my first (3rd) issue. impressive. enjoyed it a lot, in all its printed glory. |
| Mace Hammerhand |
Posted - 10 Feb 2008 : 17:22:16
Been onboard KQ since issue 1 and I'm happy for that, although I'd love to have the printed issues...guess I'll print'em out :) |
| Mazrim_Taim |
Posted - 10 Feb 2008 : 14:00:57
Ordered #3 just to check it out. I've already experienced some of Wolfgang's work and haven't been disappointed yet. Plus I saw that Ed is writing articles for it, and you really can't go wrong with that. |
| Mr. Wilson |
Posted - 10 Feb 2008 : 08:05:10
They sent me a postcard inviting me to try it out (I'm sure they sent it to all the former Dragon subscribers), but I honestly forgot about it.
I'll check it out. |
| Kuje |
Posted - 17 Jan 2008 : 17:48:51
Yay, my printed issue of issue #3 came today.
I'm glad they are doing printed issues because I'm old and I prefer reading physical copies of books/magazines, which is why I hardly ever look at my electronic copies of WOTC articles, PDF's, etc. |
| SirUrza |
Posted - 06 Jan 2008 : 21:38:28
If what D&DI is going to be maintained post 4E the way it is now, I'm definitely not giving them my money to use it. All the bonus content and such will finds it's way off there anyway. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 06 Jan 2008 : 09:56:58
quote:
Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
Yes. Own all three KQ issues so far. Great stuff. Definitely replacing Dungeon and Dragon Mags in my case (the online Dungeon and Dragon on the WotC site aren't doing anything for me; if they'd put the whole file in a clear downloadable section, it would help, but right now I'm truly confused about the layout of the WotC website... I don't know if I'm looking at free stuff, DDi stuff, previews for the next Dungeon mag or the actual current Dungeon mag I'm looking for... their "digital initiative" is so far a real mess if you ask me)
Which is why I'm going KQ from now on! 
Well met
I quite agree with you there, PDK. The WotC site is an absolute mess and a nightmare to navigate. I've given up trying to locate articles as I get lost and find it hard to find out what's new. It doesn't help that some parts of the site are the old design and haven't been updated either  |
| Purple Dragon Knight |
Posted - 06 Jan 2008 : 04:59:58
Yes. Own all three KQ issues so far. Great stuff. Definitely replacing Dungeon and Dragon Mags in my case (the online Dungeon and Dragon on the WotC site aren't doing anything for me; if they'd put the whole file in a clear downloadable section, it would help, but right now I'm truly confused about the layout of the WotC website... I don't know if I'm looking at free stuff, DDi stuff, previews for the next Dungeon mag or the actual current Dungeon mag I'm looking for... their "digital initiative" is so far a real mess if you ask me)
Which is why I'm going KQ from now on! |
| Xysma |
Posted - 06 Jan 2008 : 03:17:58
Just to echo what other scribes have said, I subscribed to KQ the other day and I am impressed. I strongly urge the scribes here to show some love for this venture, it seems like it is going to fill a niche that I have been missing since the demise of Dragon. |
| AlorinDawn |
Posted - 11 Nov 2007 : 21:23:47
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
I finally got my copy of Kobold Quarterly #2, because I've been bouncing around all over the place and kept forgetting to pick this up, and while I haven't looked all the way through it, I have to say, wow. I will say, without any reservations, that if you plan on playing 3.5 for any length of time yet, GET THIS MAGAZINE!
I've been feeling a bit adrift since my Dragon Magazine quit showing up at my door. I have a ton of ideas rolling around my head, but sometimes I really need a catalyst to cause it to congeal, and Dragon and Dungeon did a lot to help that out. The constant 4th edition drum beat and for the most part, the online Dragon so far, hasn't really helped my creative process.
I got this issue, and, wow. Just wow. In fact, after reading Wolfgang Baur's article on the "Father of Ghouls" and the Ghoul Empire's founding, I think I might know what is going to happen in my divergent FR regarding the Underdark.
There is a 20 level assassin class which is exactly what I wanted an assassin to be. No magic, just lots of good killing options (and the requirements are non-good to boot).
And some guy called Ed Greenwood wrote an article in here about designing towns in your campaign and how to make them come alive. I think this guy might have some potential . . .
Seriously, if you can swing it, pick this up, follow Faraer's link above . . . this thing is great, and now I'm going to have to get the back issue of #1 (and heed my warning, its now too late to pick up the physical copy, so I'll have to settle for the PDF alone).
Rather than rehash what KEJ said.......Amen! KQ is a great 'zine. Go subscribe now! |
| KnightErrantJR |
Posted - 20 Oct 2007 : 22:53:45
I finally got my copy of Kobold Quarterly #2, because I've been bouncing around all over the place and kept forgetting to pick this up, and while I haven't looked all the way through it, I have to say, wow. I will say, without any reservations, that if you plan on playing 3.5 for any length of time yet, GET THIS MAGAZINE!
I've been feeling a bit adrift since my Dragon Magazine quit showing up at my door. I have a ton of ideas rolling around my head, but sometimes I really need a catalyst to cause it to congeal, and Dragon and Dungeon did a lot to help that out. The constant 4th edition drum beat and for the most part, the online Dragon so far, hasn't really helped my creative process.
I got this issue, and, wow. Just wow. In fact, after reading Wolfgang Baur's article on the "Father of Ghouls" and the Ghoul Empire's founding, I think I might know what is going to happen in my divergent FR regarding the Underdark.
There is a 20 level assassin class which is exactly what I wanted an assassin to be. No magic, just lots of good killing options (and the requirements are non-good to boot).
And some guy called Ed Greenwood wrote an article in here about designing towns in your campaign and how to make them come alive. I think this guy might have some potential . . .
Seriously, if you can swing it, pick this up, follow Faraer's link above . . . this thing is great, and now I'm going to have to get the back issue of #1 (and heed my warning, its now too late to pick up the physical copy, so I'll have to settle for the PDF alone). |
| Chosen of Moradin |
Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 15:28:08
Good news! Thanks, Faraer. I´ll arrange to order a copy and take a look! |
| Jorkens |
Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 07:16:36
Great cover, I am tempted to buy it for that alone. I like what I have seen of Baur's earlier work, so how much of the material is useful for general (non-D20) gamers? |
| Rinonalyrna Fathomlin |
Posted - 06 Oct 2007 : 05:49:13
Hmmm, maybe I'll order this, thanks for bringing it to our attention, Faraer. |
