RuneQuest Classic Reviewed

[@kbfrancis7092]

As a Mythras player I will always hype any version of Runequest.

[@galinor7]

Without RQ6 the would be no Mythras. My gaming group play Mythras all the time. The Classic version really shows how good it was back then. Loved it. I did the Kickstarter.

[@ConlangKrishna]

You are right, the changes in the rules in Runequest are so much smaller than in the different editions of D&D. I would probably not play this earlier version, because I own the recent version. But it is just fun to have a glimpse into the past of this great game.

[@wylde_hunter]

I loved Runequest. It got even better when it broke away from Glorantha & evolved into RQ3 and then Basic Roleplaying. There would be no Call of Cthulhu without it.

[@TheLordCrass]

Aah D&D, Runequest then Traveller...Happy days!......Hold on.... I'm still playing 5E, RQ Glorantha & MGT2!!! 😁😄😀😍🤪

[@matthewconstantine5015]

I remember my dad saying that when RuneQuest came out, his D&D group switched over and never looked back. I mostly had access to the edition from Avalon Hill (3rd?), which I used to raid for my BRP Magic World/Future World games. I think because I was reading the Avalon Hill stuff, and not much of the Glorantha related material, I never realized it was a Bronze Age Fantasy setting until I backed Chaosium's Kickstarter re-release of 2nd Ed. Overall, I find RuneQuest, this edition included, a bit crunchier than I prefer. Though I do love that always deadly combat. No wading through hoards of goblins without worrying about getting hurt.

[@doktorgriff]

Yes the AH version was regarded as V.3

[@simonkillingray4018]

Great review, I hadn’t realised that Runequest classic was a cleaned up reprint of 2nd edition.

[@Thegaminggang]

There aren't massive changes but there are some. ~ Jeff

[@simonkillingray4018]

@@Thegaminggang That’s great thanks Jeff

[@rodnarok5699]

The original Reston Press hardcover of RQ2 was my Holy Grail book for almost 30 years, ever since I browsed through a friends copy in high school. Like Jeff, most of my BRP chops come from Call of Cthulhu. I was thrilled to eventually find a reasonably-priced used copy! Then about 2 years later, this reprint appeared lol! I'm still happy to have both, though. It's a great example of a single, slim volume containing years worth of gaming fun - a hallmark of a lot of the great '80s games.

[@doktorgriff]

Well this takes me back! My first RPG and I still try and keep up with the world of Glorantha.

[@DavidSmith-eb3pt]

Very cool animation for the intro. VERY cool.

[@RedDiceDiaries]

Great video, for someone who hasn't delved into RQ before but is interested, would you recommend them picking up the classic book or the current edition?

[@Thegaminggang]

I'd highly recommend dipping your toes in with the excellent RuneQuest Starter Set for the latest edition. ~ Jeff

[@RedDiceDiaries]

@Thegaminggang : Thanks, much appreciated 🙂👍

[@Mankcam]

Mythras is the best set of rules! However I still like the current RQG for the lore. I still love RQ2 however, it's so iconic and is a great read!

[@nicka3697]

My experience of Runequest involved losing both arms and a leg. I don't think we played it right! I certainly don't remember training or healing!

[@wbbartlett]

Out of stock on their website.

[@Thegaminggang]

You might want to email them to double check; they sent me a copy and the website was indicating it was out of stock. ~ Jeff

[@seanodonnell4140]

I've got Roleplaying in Glorantha, so I don't think I can justify the expense of Classic given how poor the art and page layouts are. Even given its design intent, a nostalgic old-school game, the cover was the only artwork shown that I thought belonged in a hardcover.