BRP Hardback?

[badcat]

I bought the GDW 3rd ed Stormbringer and it fell apart like everyone elses. I was thinking about that book earlier this year after I bought a little known percentile based rpg called Legend of Yore which fell apart just about as fast (bad glue). THAT one I had coil bound at Kinko's and it now resides on my bookshelf. It really makes me wish I had kept the 3rd ed Stormbringer anyway.

[FunGuyFromYuggoth]

How much would a 400 page hardback cost anyway?

[DreadDomain]

Originally Posted by FunGuyFromYuggoth

How much would a 400 page hardback cost anyway?

I don't know, $50?

HERO System 5th Edition Revised, 592 pages, B&W, hardback costs $49.99 while GURPS Basic Set: Characters, 336 pages, full-color, glossy paper, hardcover costs $39.95.

Speaking of which, looking at BRP, is it possible that some of the pictures were originally colored (greyscale in the book)? Any chance for a full-color, glossy paper, hardcover?

Ok, I am probably dreaming...

[SDLeary]

Originally Posted by DreadDomain

I don't know, $50?

HERO System 5th Edition Revised, 592 pages, B&W, hardback costs $49.99 while GURPS Basic Set: Characters, 336 pages, full-color, glossy paper, hardcover costs $39.95.

I have to imagine that GURPS probably had a larger initial print run, reducing the price somewhat. I'm not sure that BRP could reach that level, and thus price.

Speaking of which, looking at BRP, is it possible that some of the pictures were originally colored (greyscale in the book)? Any chance for a full-color, glossy paper, hardcover?

Ok, I am probably dreaming...

I, for one, am happy the paper isn't glossy. That was the most annoying change in terms of readability, especially if your reading locations are varied... the colored background only exacerbated this.

SDLeary

[DreadDomain]

Originally Posted by SDLeary

I have to imagine that GURPS probably had a larger initial print run, reducing the price somewhat. I'm not sure that BRP could reach that level, and thus price.

Sure but my guess was about 50$ for a Chaosium BRP B&W hardback compared to a 40$ GURPS full color hardback. I might still be off though since I have no knowledge whatsoever in the matter.


I, for one, am happy the paper isn't glossy. That was the most annoying change in terms of readability, especially if your reading locations are varied... the colored background only exacerbated this.

SDLeary [/quote]

Colored background? From the PDF I am under the impression that BRP doesn't have colored background (if it was in color that is).

[Chaot]

The example boxes and side notes have a slight parchment look. I would bet that was what SDLeary was referring to.

[SDLeary]

Originally Posted by Chaot

The example boxes and side notes have a slight parchment look. I would bet that was what SDLeary was referring to.

Nah... it was more to the general thought (hope? dream?) of a full color glossy HB. Looks purdy, save when your in the wrong lighting and trying to read it.

And to put the art into context... I don't think any of it was ever in color... at least in publication. The only one that comes to mind that might have been colored pencil originally was the superhero group on pg141 of BRP1. That was the house superhero group. IIRC, the guy in the top-hat was Sandy Petersen's character.

SDLeary

[DreadDomain]

Originally Posted by SDLeary

Nah... it was more to the general thought (hope? dream?) ...

SDLeary

Yeah, I admit I was over reaching a bit

[AikiGhost]

Could you do a hardback version of the PDF via lulu maybe?

[Jason Durall]

Originally Posted by SDLeary

And to put the art into context... I don't think any of it was ever in color... at least in publication. The only one that comes to mind that might have been colored pencil originally was the superhero group on pg141 of BRP1. That was the house superhero group. IIRC, the guy in the top-hat was Sandy Petersen's character.

That pic was in Superworld and was printed in color, but I think the original was black-and-white.

As far as I can tell, aside from some of the cover images reproduced in the intro chapter, none of the book's illustrations have ever appeared in color. The page layout elements in grayscale were likely in color originally but were turned into black-and-white for the layout.

If anyone's at Gen Con, they should definitely corral Charlie and demand a HC BRP.