“The Player's Companion extends the core rules by adding a series of new classes, the dwarven machinist and spelunker, the elven ranger, and some human classes - mystic (monk), shaman (druid), and priestess. I'll come out and say it though, the thing that got me fired up with the book-love was the extensive list of templates. (I think they claim there are 144 of them). An ACKS template is basically some pre-selected options that speeds up character generation and gives the character a bit of early flavor. ACKS supports the old school roll-and-go - it's got basic 3d6 in order for abilities and simple classes, like classic D&D. The templates take it the rest of the way, by adding a preconfigured set of starting equipment, starting money, and suggested proficiency selections.”
I don't know if you would know this, but does Autarch plan to sell physical copies of your book(s)? I'm eager to get a physical copy of the core book, not sure if there's any chance spare copies of the player's companion would be ready in time.
We'll pop in and say hi. Definitely send over the contact info, Bo and I will have the 10 year olds along but we might be able to drop them off for a few hours with a friend.
Will the player's guide be there, or is that looking to ship in the fall?
I'm interested in some ACKS at GenCon.
There will definitely be copies of the ACKS core hardcover at booth #1359, and likely also at the Game Salute booth as well but I don't have its info at the moment. I might use the local Espresso Book Machine to do some pre-print copies of the Player's Companion but it won't be officially in print in time for Gen Con.