Was Larry Harris involved?

[V-Disc]

Simple question here....

Was Larry Harris involved in any aspect of the design of the Minis? Any aspect of the gaming system that is. I don't see Mr. Harris' name mentioned in the announcement. While I'm trying to refrain from a rush to judgement; the answer to this question would certainly sway my opinion.

I'm assuming the AH art department is handling the actual look & feel of the units. I generally like the recent work by the AH crew on that front.

P.S. maybe that's not so simple a question!

[Moderator Sinister]

It is my understanding that larry had no part in the development of A&A minis.

[Blatz]

That's really too bad, although I am still going to take a "wait and see" approach. If Larry Harris had been involved it would certainly lend some credibility to the A&A Minis. Without his involvement, in my mind it seems like it might just be a quick "cash in" type thing (because of the "collectable" aspect). But who knows, it might be great. I'll just have to wait and see.

[Nuclear]

If Larry had no part in it, I do not know if I will buy the game now. I like how that guy creates games. Oh well, I will have to wait until he makes a new version of one of his games, or a totally different type until I buy I new one.

[Moderator Sinister]

well I can tell you that the lead developer is Richard Baker one of the finest game designers on the planet. some credentials:

Alternity the Rpg -Designed with Bill Slavicsek of Star Wars RPG fame (both d6 and d20).

The Award Winning Birthright setting for D&D feature mass combat as a main focus of the game.

If I was designing a game and could assemble a team of people Rich would be on the top five list.

[admiral_yamoto]

-Designed with Bill Slavicsek of Star Wars RPG fame (both d6 and d20).



that guy also wrote three editions (maybe four) of a huge star wars guide which says and has and mentions almost everything in star wars! the only guy who probably knows more about star wars than him is lucas

[fenyan]

>Alternity the Rpg -Designed with Bill Slavicsek of Star Wars RPG fame (both d6 and d20).

>The Award Winning Birthright setting for D&D feature mass combat as a main focus of the game.

What sets these games apart from the pack? I don't know much about Baker or Slavicsek, being more familiar with boardgame designers such as Knizia and Herman.

[oculona]

It wouldn't matter to me if Peewee Herman and the entire cast of Sesame Street designed it, if its a good game I will buy it.

Sinister I disliked all of the above mentioned :p I am so pumped up about the game and have high hopes.

[2nd_Panzer]

If Larry Harris had been involved it would certainly lend some credibility to the A&A Minis.

Not so fast there partner. Just because Larry didn't work on something does not mean it loses any credibility. Just think back to some of the A&A junk projects Larry was involved in. I will give this current title more of a chance than that RTS or Iron Blitz junk.

[Blatz]

Not so fast there partner. I didn't say it loses credibility because he's not involved, I simply said if he WAS involved it would lend some credibility to the project. I suppose to be more clear "ADD" would be a better word than "LEND". I never said the game loses credibility because LH isn't involved.

[Moderator Sinister]

>Alternity the Rpg -Designed with Bill Slavicsek of Star Wars RPG fame (both d6 and d20).

>The Award Winning Birthright setting for D&D feature mass combat as a main focus of the game.

What sets these games apart from the pack? I don't know much about Baker or Slavicsek, being more familiar with boardgame designers such as Knizia and Herman.

What sets these games apart? I'm guessing you never played them. Star Wars and Alternity are both the mostly widely played science fiction RPGs EVER.

As for Birthright. It's a wargamer's RPG. It was designed to run a campaign not of adventures but rather a campagin full of massive scale medieval war and politics. In 1995 he won an Origins award for Best New Role-Playing Supplement for the Birthright game setting.

Also Richard Baker served as a deck officer on board the USS Tortuga and qualified as a surface warfare officer before becoming a game designer.

A list of selected works

1992
Valley of Dust and Fire Dark Sun
1992
Unsung Heroes Dragonlance
1992
Rock of Bral SpellJammer
1993
Clerics’s Challenge
1993
Dragon’s Crown Dark Sun
1993
Merchant House of Amketch Dark Sun
1993
Dark of the Moon Ravenloft
1993
The Dalelands Forgotten Realms
1994
First Quest
1994
The Will and the Way Dark Sun
1994
Night of the Vampire Mystara
1994
The Eternal Boundary Planescape
1995
Combat & Tactics Player’s Option:
1995
Birthright Campaign Setting Birthright
1995
Cities of the Sun Birthright
1995
Player's Secrets of Roesone Birthright
1995
Monstrous Compendium Appendix II Planescape
1996
Spells & Magic Player’s Option:
1996
World Builder’s Guidebook
1996
Naval Battle System Birthright
1997
Player's Handbook Fast-Play Rules
1997
Player's Handbook (Limited Preview Edition)
1998
Player’s Handbook
1998
Gamemaster Guide
1998
The Shadow Stone Forgotten Realms
1998
Easy Betrayals Forgotten Realms
1998
Star*Drive Campaign Setting Star Drive
1998
Alien Compendium Creatures of the Verge Star Drive
1998
Black Starfall Star Drive
1998
Red Starrise Star Drive
1998
Arms & Equipment Guide Star Drive
1998
The Last Warhulk Star Drive
1999
Zero Point Star Drive
2000
The Forge of Fury REVIEW
2000
The Falcon & the Wolf Birthright
2000
The City of Ravens Forgotten Realms
2001
Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting REVIEW Forgotten Realms
2003
Unapproachable East Forgotten Realms

[fenyan]

Thanks, for the info. Most of my gaming is with boardgames & miniatures.

[oculona]

Another thanks for the info Sinister.