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Beowulf: The Legend
The oldest tale in the English language comes to life on your tabletop!
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Is there a Grendel component (as in Grendel, the book)?
Published on 26 January 2011 - 15:44:11

I've read both Beowulf and the modern novel, Grendel, and would love to play this game if there is a playing-from-the-monster's point-of-view element.  Is there?

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Reply #1 | Published on 04 February 2011 - 15:44:10

Sadly, no.  It does have a strong element of narrative, as you are members of Beowulf's posse, and you hit all the major events of the poem.  But John Gardner's masterpiece (or even that great old animated movie with Peter Ustinov's voice as the monster) are not present.  That would make a great game, though.  If FFG weren't already kinda over-Beowulf-ed, I'd wish they developed it!   :)  The original poem is really remarkable for having "monster-cam" moments of Grendel's POV as well...it wouldn't be out of place at all, even without reference to Gardner. 


Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.

Heraclitus

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