New Warhammer Old World TTRPG Announced

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Retreater

Legend

• Jan 20, 2024

• #2

Cubicle 7 just announced they're releasing another game set in the same world as Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (WFRP) that isn't replacing that system.

"Breaking news! We are developing a new roleplaying game based on Games Workshop’s recently launched Warhammer: The Old World.

Our own Dominic McDowall said, “Exploring a new era with Warhammer: The Old World is an honour and a privilege. As huge fans of the classic Warhammer setting we’re thrilled to be working with Games Workshop on the new chapter of such a beloved setting.”

Fans of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay can rest assured it will continue as its own game line, with many, many releases already scheduled for the coming years."

So that's going to be three different RPGs (including Age of Sigmar) based around the Warhammer Fantasy IP. Too much?

 

RuinousPowers

Hero

• Jan 20, 2024

• #3

I'm curious to see what new ground they are gonna tread, but it does seem like they are heading into TSR's "too many settings" territory.

 

Possessed.

Villager

• Jan 20, 2024

• #4

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is rather… deadly. Especially if you use 1st ed but this should still be true in 4th. I am curious if this is Old World will be a more heroic take on WHFantasy more in line with Soulbound.

 

thullgrim

Hero

• Jan 20, 2024

• #5

Possessed. said:

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is rather… deadly. Especially if you use 1st ed but this should still be true in 4th. I am curious if this is Old World will be a more heroic take on WHFantasy more in line with Soulbound.

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I think this is likely.

 

TheSword

Legend

• Jan 20, 2024

• #6

Possessed. said:

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is rather… deadly. Especially if you use 1st ed but this should still be true in 4th. I am curious if this is Old World will be a more heroic take on WHFantasy more in line with Soulbound.

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4th really isn’t. It’s dangerous but it’s actually quite difficult to die. Fate points, fortune, Resilience and resolve mean WFRP 4e characters are pretty robust. Armour makes a huge difference too, being able to deflect crits and absorb damage.

 

TheSword

Legend

• Jan 20, 2024

• #7

thullgrim said:

I think this is likely.

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I think it would be odd if they just make a slightly different version of WFRP. I agree that something totally different like Soulbound would make more sense.

I do think they spread themselves thin. WFRP releases have dwindled to a trickle from what was once a steady stream. They have products in the world but there’s no sense of urgency.

I do enjoy converting Pathfinder and DND to the system though part way through Skull and Shackles with a group and in the process of converting Golden Vault, Dragon Heist and Dungeon of the Mad Mage.

 

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thullgrim

Hero

• Jan 20, 2024

• #8

I really like WHFRP 4e so I’m glad to see it’s continuing at least for a couple more years.

I’m going to have to build another bookshelf though. Especially as they ramp up the Imperium Maledictum line as well.

 

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Guy Milner

Explorer

• Jan 20, 2024

• #9

Three Warhammer fantasy settings is still good if they're distinct enough, and not a surprise since they are continuing with Wrath and Glory alongside Imperium Maledictum in the 40K universe. I'm hoping for something closer to Soulbound's d6 dice pool than WFRP's d100 system, since that system really sings.

 

schneeland

Hero

• Jan 20, 2024

• #10

Guy Milner said:

I'm hoping for something closer to Soulbound's d6 dice pool than WFRP's d100 system, since that system really sings.

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That would be my hope, too. I don't necessarily need another d100-based Warhammer Fantasy game, but I'd be very much interested in their take on a d6-based game (I haven't played their AoS game yet, but heard good things about it).