For those interested, the 7th Printing PDF of the Players Handbook, and the 4th Printing PDF of the Monsters & Treasure book are free on the troll's website. The system has been around since the playtest in 2003, when WOTC was releasing 3.5e - it was a reaction to 3.5e as it was seen as too crunchy - crunch getting in the way of at table play. They took the 3.0 d20 SRD and re-created the best parts of 1e/2e. And the new edition drops the OGL nomenclature and has some nice updated layouts. Otherwise, it's the same game since the first printing in 2003.
I must be dense, because I have those original Advanced D&D books, but didn't realize the C&C art were homages to those classic covers, but you are right! Thanks for that cool trivia. I've never played C&C, but it looks cool. Maybe I'll try it out one day. My current favorite fantasy game is OSE.
Solid system, flexes well without breaking and my go to FTTRPG for the last half decade It's essentially streamlined AD&D rewritten with a modern audience in mind and based around a single game mechanic that actually reflects the relative power of a level based system and that DOESN'T break at higher level play I cannot recommend this game enough
Very interested in C&C, and I will probably end up adding it to the collection in the near future. If ever you have time, I would be very interested in your classic goblin test for this system!
Nice video. As an FYI, combat is not a siege check. Each class has a To-Hit-Bonus (+1 per level for fighter, +1 per 2 levels for wizard, etc.) similar to 3e. But STR mod does modify your to hit roll and weapon damage in melee while DEX mods your to hit roll with ranged weapon. I believe the compound bow allows STR mod to affect damage (because how far you can draw a bow w/upper body strength is a big deal). Some take more of the '5e' route and treat combat as a siege check for combat but I like the original in that case.
Here's your hint when it comes to keeping the "griffs " straight. A Hippogriff has horse parts. Hippo means Horse. Hippocampus is the fish horse, and of course the Hippopotamus. (Which is literally an equine)
Just went whole hog buying into this game system. I really like the company (American made, Veteran Discount, No Gary Gygax hate, non-political), and the actual system has stood the test of time & seems the best compromise betw OSR which can be too simple/uninteresting, and something bloated & superhero centered like 5e. Also very easy to convert yoyr existing 5e stuff to C&C so you can still use & play with all of your existing stuff.
For those interested, the 7th Printing PDF of the Players Handbook, and the 4th Printing PDF of the Monsters & Treasure book are free on the troll's website. The system has been around since the playtest in 2003, when WOTC was releasing 3.5e - it was a reaction to 3.5e as it was seen as too crunchy - crunch getting in the way of at table play. They took the 3.0 d20 SRD and re-created the best parts of 1e/2e. And the new edition drops the OGL nomenclature and has some nice updated layouts. Otherwise, it's the same game since the first printing in 2003.
Looks like the free monsters book is the 3rd printing.
I just got them to check C&C for myself thanks!
I must be dense, because I have those original Advanced D&D books, but didn't realize the C&C art were homages to those classic covers, but you are right! Thanks for that cool trivia. I've never played C&C, but it looks cool. Maybe I'll try it out one day. My current favorite fantasy game is OSE.
Great video! I'm looking forward to more from this line, can't wait to see more videos on it. Thank you.
Solid system, flexes well without breaking and my go to FTTRPG for the last half decade
It's essentially streamlined AD&D
rewritten with a modern audience in mind
and based around a single game mechanic that actually reflects the relative power of a level based system and that DOESN'T break at higher level play
I cannot recommend this game enough
Such a truly underrated system!!!
I am a fan of C&C, and it's my current fantasy game I'm playing in. It plays smooth and easy.
This was a helpful review, I’ve been wanting to get the books for a little while now
Make more room on your shelf, there are so many books that you don't NEED, but you want because you like the flavor and feel!
This is a terrible take.
Very interested in C&C, and I will probably end up adding it to the collection in the near future. If ever you have time, I would be very interested in your classic goblin test for this system!
Nice video.
As an FYI, combat is not a siege check. Each class has a To-Hit-Bonus (+1 per level for fighter, +1 per 2 levels for wizard, etc.) similar to 3e. But STR mod does modify your to hit roll and weapon damage in melee while DEX mods your to hit roll with ranged weapon. I believe the compound bow allows STR mod to affect damage (because how far you can draw a bow w/upper body strength is a big deal).
Some take more of the '5e' route and treat combat as a siege check for combat but I like the original in that case.
The Archer, Efreeti, and Warrior on the Castle Keeper's guide cover are ALL left handed. That's interesting.
I am biding my time to get this. I think 7 years now. I want to find the physical books at a convention. Anyone know a d&d convention in Europe?
Here's your hint when it comes to keeping the "griffs " straight. A Hippogriff has horse parts. Hippo means Horse. Hippocampus is the fish horse, and of course the Hippopotamus. (Which is literally an equine)
I thought hippocampus was a school for hippos....
I'll see myself out.
great video
It is a cool game
Although it was last year that I played
Just went whole hog buying into this game system. I really like the company (American made, Veteran Discount, No Gary Gygax hate, non-political), and the actual system has stood the test of time & seems the best compromise betw OSR which can be too simple/uninteresting, and something bloated & superhero centered like 5e. Also very easy to convert yoyr existing 5e stuff to C&C so you can still use & play with all of your existing stuff.
Gary Gygax hate is based
Do they really think pirates are stitching PDFs together from screen-grabs off of UA-cam videos?! That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
It does happen. That’s how the first pdf of 2024 DnD came about.
I really want these books now!