New Cover Pic

[threedeesix]

According to the latest from Chaosium, the basic roleplaying book might be out by Christmas.

Some sketches of the interior art for the book can be found in Skook's sketchbook, the artist's blog.

A preview of the cover illustration have just been released, but the latest rumours say it may be replaced, mainly due to the negative feedback it has gotten:

[jarulf]

That's pretty nice. Nothing fantastic but capturing a game like this and not having space ships, ray weapons, warriors etc is probably not the easiest thing to do...

[Simlasa]

I think the image is more appropriate than the earlier one... competent painting but still not particularly eye-catching... it doesn't have much mood or style. Kinda reminds me of a GURPS book (not known for their art... but I guess Chaosium isn't either... but since I like both systems maybe less-than-interesting art = good game?).

What I still don't like is the font used for the name... that's just a pug ugly font to me...

[Trifletraxor]

Can't say I liked it much at all. I even think the old one from the basic roleplaying monograms is better. Hmmm...

A guy with a bow on top of a pyramid fighting a spacecraft? It's just weird!

If you want a picture that says "generic", they would need several "archtypical" characters from the different settings. The last placeholder could be both fantasy, modern/horror, and maybe even futuristic. This one is only weird sci-fi. Nice image, but doesn't really make a good cover for a generic system.

And I agree, the title font is horrible.

SGL.

[badcat]

I have mixed feelings. What, exactly, is the dude with the toy bow supposed to be?

[Simlasa]

Why couldn't they just use a new version of the Worlds Of Wonder box cover? That was simple, got the point across right away, and was just stylish/attractive enough that it got my imagination going...

[jarulf]

Originally Posted by Simlasa

Kinda reminds me of a GURPS book (not known for their art... but I guess Chaosium isn't either....

I remember Lisa Free very fondly

[Trifletraxor]

Originally Posted by Simlasa

Why couldn't they just use a new version of the Worlds Of Wonder box cover? That was simple, got the point across right away, and was just stylish/attractive enough that it got my imagination going...

Do you know of a link to that cover? Haven't seen it before.

SGL.

[Sutekh]

I think it's ok. Reminds me of the cover of the RQ deluxe box set.

[Magistus]

Originally Posted by badcat

I have mixed feelings. What, exactly, is the dude with the toy bow supposed to be?

I am guessing the Generic Fantasy character.