tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post5083235552828458164..comments2024-03-25T21:52:03.310-05:00Comments on Hill Cantons: Why the Barker-Tékumel Collection is Worth Paying Attention ToChris Kutalikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414743509426875792noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-24304000619234152712011-07-31T17:57:57.308-05:002011-07-31T17:57:57.308-05:00I agree with Brad - this body of work, as amazing ...I agree with Brad - this body of work, as amazing as it is on its own, would validate the 'science fantasy'/pulp thread woven into the game's early history.scottszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327316054801308727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-36801823611126117612011-07-31T16:41:13.057-05:002011-07-31T16:41:13.057-05:00I think I just had a nergasm! OH MY GOD! Lets see ...I think I just had a nergasm! OH MY GOD! Lets see where to begin. The whole news is simply exciting. This -<br />They are all there, as well as the program books from the 1950 World Con; lots of photos or fandom at that time, as well as many fanzines from people like Lin Carter.<br />That - I'm hoping that the Dying Earth maps that Phil did for Jack Vance are in there as well, as I mentioned. I also found a copy of Amazing Stories from 1927, and I'm sure we'll find a lot more; many of Phil's own “lost” works are there in manuscript, and as we inventory it all I expect we'll find some real gems.<br />Those -There are original art works from fandom in the 1940s and 1950s, and all of this collection will help us set Phil's work on Tékumel into the larger context.<br /> I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE OF THIS!Needleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243274667834930867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-48847308782374782282011-07-31T14:16:55.061-05:002011-07-31T14:16:55.061-05:00Just wow! I hope that they set up a shrine there, ...Just wow! I hope that they set up a shrine there, that someday a pilgrimage can be made. This really just sounds amazing!gdbackushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245941451462450346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-79962073169085568742011-07-31T13:15:14.055-05:002011-07-31T13:15:14.055-05:00@Brad
I know, I love all the cross-over from the G...@Brad<br />I know, I love all the cross-over from the Golden Age of Sci Fi in particular. It does reframe Tekumel when you start to situate it in the sword and planet stories of that time.Chris Kutalikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414743509426875792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-86836012892383919312011-07-31T13:13:00.287-05:002011-07-31T13:13:00.287-05:00Are you fucking kidding? I want to see that NOW!
...<i> Are you fucking kidding? I want to see that NOW! </i><br /><br />There was a part of my head screaming that too--more than once even--but I am told that patience is a virtue. <br /><br />Seriously though, there's a lot of work going on up there to get it to a useful state. Worth the wait IMO.Chris Kutalikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414743509426875792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-69302304515002905992011-07-31T12:57:17.472-05:002011-07-31T12:57:17.472-05:00The most interesting thing about reading all these...The most interesting thing about reading all these posts is how much more apparent the pulp influence on D&D, and gaming in general, actually is. Expedition to the Barrier Peaks might really be a more accurate depiction of D&D's intent than I previously thought.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596247660364673313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1389986049507804094.post-3456793841104394802011-07-31T12:35:34.030-05:002011-07-31T12:35:34.030-05:00I'm hoping that the Dying Earth maps that Phil...<i>I'm hoping that the Dying Earth maps that Phil did for Jack Vance are in there as well</i><br /><br />Are you fucking kidding? I want to see that NOW!<br /><br />This is very interesting stuff Hill Cantons, I hope you keep up these Tekumel bulletins.Paul KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575731340868624246noreply@blogger.com