MangasColoradas
Sneak
82 Posts
    
 | | 02/13/2006 7:36 PM |
| I am considering buying this.
If you have bought it please tell me what you think about it.
Do not mention any illegal pdf files !
That will just cause the thread to be locked. | |
If you do something, I will do something. If you do nothing, I will do nothing. | |
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Scarecrow
Sergeant
788 Posts
| | 02/13/2006 7:49 PM |
| I just bought this, and I have to say, so far I really like it. Someone mentioned in the other thread that it was similar to a Player's guide 2, and I thought this was pretty on. Interesting new races (the diopsid and devati are both very interesting), new core classes, Prc's, races, just a load of great stuff.
One thing that I liked is that I noticed some DM's are more willing to use material if it is actually published in a book, rather than just in a magazine. Strange, but true. I look forward to seeing further volumes of this. If you have any questions about the book, let me know, I'd be glad to post more. | |
I need a newcastle... | |
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MangasColoradas
Sneak
82 Posts
| | 02/13/2006 7:56 PM |
| I am curious about the races, I looked at the book briefly.
But I can't rememver if any of the races have an ECL ?
I like making characters (PCs, NPCs), but I prefer races without
an ECL/ level adjustment. | |
If you do something, I will do something. If you do nothing, I will do nothing. | |
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Scarecrow
Sergeant
788 Posts
| | 02/13/2006 8:05 PM |
| There's five:
Diaboli: devil looking race, very chaotic, +1 LA.
Diopsid: Underdark beetle race, masters of wielding two two-handed weps, +1 LA.
Dvati: Twins, +1 LA
Lupin: Dog-headed rangers, no LA
Tibbit: Were-cats (not as lame as it sounds), no LA. | |
I need a newcastle... | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 02/13/2006 11:49 PM |
| I've looked through it at a local shop, and I wasn't particularly impressed. Then again, much in Dragon doesn't leave me feeling particularly impressed.
It's not my proverbial cuppa, that's all. It doesn't help that I'm of the opinion that there are plenty of races in D&D as it stands. Now, articles like the ones on Lycanthropes (with Racial Substitution levels) and the one with the Staves (338) were articles that I found very helpful and/or informative.
I'll agree, though, that DMs are far more likely to give support/use things published in a book versus the magazine. Somehow, when it comes from a magazine it feels less well-done than a book. There's no real reason for it, but it does. | |
Champion of the Werewolf Lord, Knight of Anything Duergar, and Squire of Things Gnollish
List reset with the start of previews for each new set...got Chainmail®? | |
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nyjastul69
Commander
2711 Posts
Rhode Island
| | 02/14/2006 9:15 AM |
| | I'm disappointed that there isn't more 1st and 2nd Ed. conversions. I may still buy it though. | |
In the constellation of
Cygnus, there lurks a
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qstor
Sneak
136 Posts
| | 02/14/2006 9:44 AM |
| I liked it a lot and bought it. The art and layout was good. I liked the conversions of the yellow, purple and orange dragons. One of my ALL time favorite Dragon articles.
Mike | |
We walk in the dark places no others will enter.
We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass.
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Scarecrow
Sergeant
788 Posts
| | 02/14/2006 11:19 AM |
| | And for those that don't have the issue, it also has the bloodline feats for sorcerers. I've read many times on different boards that some think sorcerers should start off with those feats to make them balanced. | |
I need a newcastle... | |
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The Great
Choco Monster
Ghendar
Warlord
12319 Posts
The G Spot
| | 02/15/2006 11:02 AM |
| I may buy it but only if I can get it at a discount. That $40 is better spent elsewhere.
I'm sure it's a good product and I am intrigued by it, just not at full retail. | |
WotC - making me wish more and more every day for a return to the TSR days. :(
I fought the snark and the snark won. I'm baaaaaaaaaaack!
Some of my favorite Maxminis quotes
I actually love to be swallowed. - Posted By gss_000 on 09/04/2007 2:32 PM
Could somebody explain Snatch to me? I understand the basics, but not how to enter/use it. - Posted by orcmonk220
G's the man. - Posted By greyhaze on 11/11/2008 8:58 AM
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