Ysgarth (4th Edition)

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Ysgarth 4th Edition was published in 1982 in six digest-sized books totaling 142 pages. The six books were sold in a bundle with a blue wrap-around cover.

A second printing of Ysgarth 4th Edition was performed in 1983, also including six digest-sized books with small editorial changes in one book (the book on combat). The second printing was sold in a bundle with a red wrap-around cover.

A 1984 Box Set printing included six digest-sized books and two supplements in one box.

Ysgarth 4th Edition included complete rules, substantial world background and a scenario. The edition was accompanied by the release of the Ysgarth and Uttgart series of adventure scenarios.

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This 4th Edition of the game often is sold on the aftermarket as the "second edition"; this mistake is reinforced by the prominent use of "second printing" on the 2nd printing of the 4th edition (the 2nd printing is much more common than the 1st printing)

For a discussion on the "editions" of Ysgarth, see A look at the evolution of the game

A microbadge is available: