New Cover Pic

[Joseph Paul]

Originally Posted by Jason Durall

I suggested this, but apparently they only own first-use rights to most of their cover artwork, or at least for those older pieces.

D'oh! You mentioned that before.

[Enpeze]

I just read an interesting post from Jason over there at rpg.net about our little ugly cover (Jason, I hope its ok for you that I am going to post this here)

"Here's the skinny - the guys at Chaosium are aware of the public reaction to the most recent cover and are mulling over some options. The fantasy sorcerer cover was just a placeholder image from a while ago, and is a reuse of a monograph cover.

I can't go into details about them, but there has been progress. If things go the way I hope they're leaning, I may be very pleased. (Jason Durall)

[Trifletraxor]

Yeah, yeah!!

Details Jason, details!

Sverre.

[tonyhough]

I'm not really impressed by the cover either, especially the font and the extraneous comma. I like the idea of an image combining genres in a sort of "science-fantasy" way (Trigan Empire, yes, exactly!) but I'd go for a more stark, framed and largely monochrome + 1 colour design.

[Trifletraxor]

A freelance illustrator! You wouldn't happen to be doing something for Chaosium, do you?

SGL.

EDIT: Just read the introduction. Yes, go pester Charlie some more!

[golden wheel dancer]

I just googled you tony. Very atmospheric art! Keep pestering!!

[tonyhough]

Originally Posted by golden wheel dancer

I just googled you tony. Very atmospheric art! Keep pestering!!

Woo! (feels all Googled) Thanks!

[AikiGhost]

Originally Posted by soltakss

Spaceships, warriors, firearms and a temple - what more could you ask for?

Something evocative and decently realised?

Seriously though that cover screams "bargain bin 80s product" and its plain fugly IMHO.

[PhilHibbs]

Originally Posted by Lord Twig

Oh well, I'd buy it if it depicted a steaming pile of crap on the cover, so I may not be the best authority.

I'm thinking of replacing the cover art on my copy of MRQ with something like that.

[Lord Twig]

You want something that is more representative of the contents of the book?

(I'm terrible )