Never heard of it. There is some exalted interest around here. That dice system sounds kind of like Cthulhu Tech though.

I am not by default interested in feudal Asiatic settings, but I am willing to read a summary of up to two paragraphs in length before making a decision.

This is the article that got me interested in the game:

http://www.nuklearpower.com/2012/01/11/nerding-it-up-with-legends-of-the-wulin/

It's longer than two paragraphs, though, but it's not too heavy.

The setting is themed after "Wuxia" fiction, which you may be familiar with if you've ever seen Iron Monkey, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Kung Fu Hustle, etc. Essentially, mastery of martial arts and chi leads to super-human abilities.

The setting by default assumes "Ancient Romantic China" but there is a great thread on RPG.net called "Nihao Honey 2" where they took this game and put it in a modern, shonen-anime setting.

http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?576867-Legends-of-the-Wulin-Nihao-Honey-year-2

Sure, hombre. My real name is Richard E. Hughes and I was the second editor. I'm also hooking up with Golden Demon on the White Wolf fora to do a game with him, his sig-other, and Fitter Happier. Ask me anything. Also, I'll tell Jerry Skold and Arik Ten Broeke about this thread if you want.

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OP here

Thanks for responding! I wouldn't bother you guys with this thread, since it's pretty slow, but I am honored to have someone instrumental to this game's development willing to speak on its behalf!

At the moment, I only have a few questions.

1. Are you assumed to be "proficient" with all of the weapons of your External Kung Fu? For instance, if I was using Blossom Harvest and a Staff, could I drop my Staff in combat and switch to Unarmed or a Massive weapon?

2. I have been informed by my local game store that they will be receiving a few copies of the game, but have no dates listed. Do you have any news regarding expected printing/shipping dates?

3. During a round of combat, on your turn, can you elect to not attack and instead perform a Marvel? For instance, if you and I were on a rooftop, but you were using Graceful Crane and I wanted to reduce the amount of Replies I took, could I choose to not strike you and instead just utilize a Knockback Marvel to try and push you off the roof?

That's all I have for now, and I appreciate the time you have taken to respond. Thanks!

>1. Are you assumed to be "proficient" with all of the weapons of your External Kung Fu? For instance, if I was using Blossom Harvest and a Staff, could I drop my Staff in combat and switch to Unarmed or a Massive weapon?
Yes. In fact, 'weapon proficiency' isn't a thing in LotW. You can use any weapon with any style - however, unless your weapon is compatible with your style, you don't get to add the weapon traits (listed on pages 192 through 194) to the External Style statblock (Speed/Footwork/Strike/Damage/Block/Toughness).

>2. I have been informed by my local game store that they will be receiving a few copies of the game, but have no dates listed. Do you have any news regarding expected printing/shipping dates?
I am afraid I do not, but if you want, I can ask around. You'd probably have more luck asking about that particular issue on the RPG.net forum thread.

>3. During a round of combat, on your turn, can you elect to not attack and instead perform a Marvel? For instance, if you and I were on a rooftop, but you were using Graceful Crane and I wanted to reduce the amount of Replies I took, could I choose to not strike you and instead just utilize a Knockback Marvel to try and push you off the roof?
By the rules, no. You have to make the attack and include the Knockback marvel. That's not a valid way to avoid replies.

Thank you very much for your reply, Mr. Hughes.

I've been trying to find an online game of lotw for ages; has anyone else had any luck with this, or wants to start one?
Willing to attempt pbp, seeing as timezones can be a problem.

Hmm. Looking into this... Huh. Yeah, this is pretty damn cool. You and your colleagues did a fine job, Mr. Hughes.