I have been playing AS&SH 1E for a few years now, so 2E was a no brainer, as it adds more classes, more spells, more monsters, more magic items and tons of additional illustrations by great artists. This new edition also includes a new world map, a great little starting town (Swampgate) and an adventure (The Black Moss-Hag of Lug).
The system plays like a streamlined D&D, while the setting cranks the volume up to 11 on Robert E. Howard, HP Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith and other pulp authors while removing the Tolkien elements. It has all the great sword and sorcery, horror and weird fantasy elements that I love in my games.
If you have been waiting to try this game, wait no longer. Do it now!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |