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| Dargoth |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 10:49:29
So what will you be blowing your coin until then?
At the moment Ive got the following on my list
Computer games
Medvial Total War 2
Star Wars Empires at War: Forces of Coruption
Neverwinter Nights 2 (This will have to tide me over for FR stuff)
DDM
2 x Cases of Blood War DDM Boosters
Novels
Road of Patriarch
Path of Darkness (A SW novel)
Various FR paper backs
RPG books
Fiendish codex 2: Tyrants of the Nine Hells
Cityscape (Maybe) |
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 18:05:24
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
"For the Greater Good . . . "
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| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 15:28:04
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'm thinking Alaundo's probably referring to the WH expansion the Sage mentioned earlier, in response to KnightErrantJR's comments.
Though I'm curious as to which game he prefers as well. Myself, I've always enjoyed Fantasy over 40K...
Well met
Alas, my poor old machine won't run the expansion, as much as i'd love to give it a whirl (being a Tau loyalist) 
"For the Greater Good . . . "
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| Snotlord |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 19:30:25
Hmmm, a sourcebook or adventure book on the Western Heartlands or the Old Empires would have been better, but I find some titles that interest me:
The revised Freeport book (from Green Ronin)
Cityscape
Dungeonscape
Expedition to Castle Ravenloft
Dungeons Tiles II
Fantastic Locations: Frostfell Rift
Some Blood War minis
Maybe the new batch of modules.
Still, its gonna be 6 long months. I'm sooooo exited about a Cormyr module.  |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 17:58:03
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'm thinking Alaundo's probably referring to the WH expansion the Sage mentioned earlier, in response to KnightErrantJR's comments.
Though I'm curious as to which game he prefers as well. Myself, I've always enjoyed Fantasy over 40K...
Well met
Alas, my poor old machine won't run the expansion, as much as i'd love to give it a whirl (being a Tau loyalist) |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 17:56:44
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
To borrow your own words:
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Burn the heretic!!
 
Fantasy or 40k? What armies?
40K: Imperial Guard, Tau Empire
Fantasy: Wood Elves, Ogre Kingdoms
Yourself, Wooly?
Ahem, perhaps we'd better take this to PM  |
| The Sage |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 16:29:10
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Drow of the Underdark If it follows the quality of Draconomicon then that will be fine with me.
That may be enough for me to consider it as a "maybe if I have a few spare gold pieces one month" purchase. But I doubt I'll be going out of my way for this book.
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| Mace Hammerhand |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 16:00:50
Aside from the original core books and some others I got on ebay for little money (comparatively) I never really bothered with the core stuff...too many PrC to my liking, same goes with most races books etc.
Is FR not selling that well? None of us know the numbers. Or maybe Wizards's latest concepts all didn't add up to what they had expected, with people complaining about MotM etc. Maybe they have to go back to their drawing boards to make things better.
It's ironic that most of us still use so much 2nd edition stuff since it does have the info we do need on areas.
Or maybe we see the beginning of the end of FR with Wizards... |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 15:49:12
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Magic Item Compendium Although i've got more than enough sources for magic items, i'll likely get this to go with the Spell Compendium
I know I've been out of the loop for a while, but I haven't heard much about this book either.
Anyone have any details on this?
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Still, it frees up some cash to satisfy my Warhammer habit
Fantasy or 40k? What armies?
I'm thinking Alaundo's probably referring to the WH expansion the Sage mentioned earlier, in response to KnightErrantJR's comments.
Though I'm curious as to which game he prefers as well. Myself, I've always enjoyed Fantasy over 40K...
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| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 11:09:25
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Still, it frees up some cash to satisfy my Warhammer habit
To borrow your own words:
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Burn the heretic!!
Fantasy or 40k? What armies?
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 09:07:17
Well met
Cityscape I'll certainly get this one as i'm always drawn to city based products.
Fiendish Codex II Without a doubt, this is a definate. Volume I was splendid and i'm very excited about this tome.
Complete Scoundrel Alas this has no appeal. I've had more than enough of the "Complete" series and feel that WotC are stretching it a little. 2006 is actually the first year that i've opted not to purchase a number of core D&D tomes (starting with Dragon Magic and Complete Mage).
Dungeonscapes Aye, again this appeals to me so i'll certainly pick it up.
Magic Item Compendium Although i've got more than enough sources for magic items, i'll likely get this to go with the Spell Compendium
Expedition to the Demonweb Pits The nostalgic part of me will force me to get this. I just received the Castle Ravenloft tome this morn so if it comes close to this then i'll be quite happy.
Drow of the Underdark If it follows the quality of Draconomicon then that will be fine with me. I'm certainly not happy about the title and wish WotC wouldn't recycle titles this way. For me, Drow are for the Realms so i'd rather this weren't a core book (although WotC are wise to do so).
Complete Champion Not interested in the slightest, unfortunately.
I'm not 100% happy in WotC's direction with core rulebooks and as I mentioned earlier, I feel they're struggling with the "Complete" series, which appears to be putting a few people off by the sound of things.
Still, it frees up some cash to satisfy my Warhammer habit |
| Jorkens |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 09:06:34
Seems like I can focus my spending on literature and vinyl in the nearest future; the only thing from Dargoths list that will find its way into this house is Medieval Total War 2, and of course the Knights of Myth Drannor book when it comes in paperback. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 01:47:36
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Snagging KEJR's list:
Cityscape Maybe. Fleshing out and populating cities is not a strong point with me. If this book will help with that, I will likely get it -- though on the cheap.
Fiendish Codex II This is the only definite on the list. Stuff on the Lower Planes and its inhabitants is always good. (I will use the opportunity to confess that I still prefer the names tanar'ri and baatezu; they sound better and are easier for me to keep straight than demons and devils).
Complete Scoundrel I might get it just so I can stay on top of the flood of PrCs... It's an on the cheap purchase, though.
Dungeonscapes See Cityscapes. 
Magic Item Compendium I'll prolly get this one; I love magical items.
Expedition to the Demonweb Pits I see no point to this one.
Drow of the Underdark I'm happy with the 2E FR-specific tome.
Complete Champion Ditto for Complete Scoundrel.
I might use the money saved on FR goodness to pick up Ptolus. I've been wanting that one.
That pretty much sums it up for me too, except I probably will not get the MI Compend |
| Faraer |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 19:14:17
As with all the D&D 'subject' books, the question for me is still 'Why do I particularly care what these authors have to say about this?' Ari Marmell and C.A. Suleiman's insights may be good, but I suspect Italo Calvino and Peter Ackroyd's are better. But Robin Laws is a legitimately brilliant man, so I'd like to see how he treats the Hells. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 16:14:31
Snagging KEJR's list:
Cityscape Maybe. Fleshing out and populating cities is not a strong point with me. If this book will help with that, I will likely get it -- though on the cheap.
Fiendish Codex II This is the only definite on the list. Stuff on the Lower Planes and its inhabitants is always good. (I will use the opportunity to confess that I still prefer the names tanar'ri and baatezu; they sound better and are easier for me to keep straight than demons and devils).
Complete Scoundrel I might get it just so I can stay on top of the flood of PrCs... It's an on the cheap purchase, though.
Dungeonscapes See Cityscapes.
Magic Item Compendium I'll prolly get this one; I love magical items.
Expedition to the Demonweb Pits I see no point to this one.
Drow of the Underdark I'm happy with the 2E FR-specific tome.
Complete Champion Ditto for Complete Scoundrel.
I might use the money saved on FR goodness to pick up Ptolus. I've been wanting that one. |
| Dargoth |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 15:23:06
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Thanks.
The "Politics and Power" section sounds interesting. Though to be honest, after Power of Faerun, I feel I've got all the material I need for running "politically-themed" campaigns.
its on my maybe list |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 15:16:03
Thanks.
The "Politics and Power" section sounds interesting. Though to be honest, after Power of Faerun, I feel I've got all the material I need for running "politically-themed" campaigns.
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| Dargoth |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 15:09:22
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
What do we even know about Cityscape?
I haven't seen any details on this book as yet.
Check out October and beyond |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 14:47:54
What do we even know about Cityscape?
I haven't seen any details on this book as yet.
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| Kuje |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 14:37:24
As for NwN's2, I'm not going to get it because the specs for it are a bit to powerful for my computer and I barely have the min requirements, so I'm hesitant to try to run it on this computer.
I'll be getting the next fiend book and probably city scapes, otherwise. Not sure. |
| Neriandal Freit |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 14:04:24
I'm just seeking out the fiendish books, and any 'good' books to continue work on the article I so talk about all the time and never have got out yet. ;) |
| Victor_ograygor |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 10:49:59
Burn the heretic!! Year BUURRNN You fals believers / Fans..
If uŽhave bought an EB book, you are "corrupted", UŽ sick EB sicknes
I SAY HAIL TO "Forgotten Realms" and i pjuke on Magic Trains and elemental airships
its just for babys.
Fiendish codex 2 YARRRR I let my players fight some of thise creatures |
| The Sage |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 10:31:50
I holding back, mainly because I haven't seen much of it that actually impresses me.
Plus, I'm assuming most of my gaming time will be taken up by Forces of Corruption and Dark Crusade.
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| Dargoth |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 10:23:36
Hmm I notice not many scribes are putting their hands up for Neverwinter Nights 2..... |
| Kajehase |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 09:57:52
Not much in RPG-way. Most likely I'll use the money to buy various novels (Ellen Kushner's sequel to Swordpoint is top of the list at the moment, and the second book of Robin Hobb's latest trilogy should be coming out in trade paperback format soon as well.) |
| The Sage |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 01:27:50
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Fiendish Codex II; Almost definately. I liked the Fiendish Codex one (though it left me with some questions), and I'm hoping that some of Ed's hellish goodness(?) made it into the book.
As am I.
I'm not really sure what I'm expecting, but I'd like to think that some of Ed's work from the original Nine Hells articles in DRAGON receives some kind of nod in this book.
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| Reefy |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 21:40:19
Not a great deal, as I'm trying to finish paying off an overdraft and save money for a Masters next year. Of the upcoming books, Cityscape certainly attracts my interest as I'm giving DMing in Waterdeep a spin and this is my first real foray into the City of Splendours. Other than that, I've got plenty of other books to catch up on before I buy any more (or so I tell myself), and I'll try to keep the CD buying habit in check. |
| KnightErrantJR |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 18:44:26
Okay, to be a little more in depth in what is coming up until we have more FR goodness:
Cityscape; Maybe. I've liked the other terrain books, so this one may be interesting, have to see some sample of where they are going with it.
Fiendish Codex II; Almost definately. I liked the Fiendish Codex one (though it left me with some questions), and I'm hoping that some of Ed's hellish goodness(?) made it into the book.
Complete Scoundrel; Doesn't sound likely. I'll keep an open mind and see whats in it, but it doesn't grab me at this point, and without a strong concept, I don't know if I will care about it much.
Dungeonscapes; Less likely than Cityscapes, again, unless I hear about some really cool concept that might come up in this book.
Magic Item Compendium; I wasn't thrilled with the "genericized" spells in the Spell Compendium, and if there is too much of that here, I'll be a little upset (giving the original source for the spells in the entry instead of on a page in the front would have been more useful, for my way of thinking). On the other hand, since Eytan has something to do with it, I trust that he is a pretty good designer, and will definately have to give it a look.
Expedition to the Demonweb Pits; Maybe, but I don't know. It could be interesting, and I'll keep an eye on what the adventure entails.
Drow of the Underdar; Most likely. If its like the other "expanded monster" books I have been pretty happy with them, especially if they focus on drow as adversaries.
Complete Champion; Probably, since I like more options for divine casters and the like.
This will also give me a bit of a chance to get caught up on Sovereign Press DragonLance releases, even though I swore off of DragonLance a few months back (it seems I can never really fully leave DL or FR behind for too long). |
| The Sage |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 16:43:53
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Hmmm... well, there's several EB sourcebooks coming. I'll likely buy those.
  Burn the heretic!!
Ouch!
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
You just had to use that phrase when I've been playing Dawn of War the last few days, eh?
When they include the Witch Hunters in a DoW expansion... I'll be happy.
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| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 15:02:47
quote:
Originally posted by MerrikCale
It does seem a little FR-lite. Who cares about EB?
I do. It's the only other setting, besides FR, that I've actually felt like I wanted to DM in.
Though Ed's upcoming Castlemourn has definitely got me tingling with excitement!
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| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 15:01:04
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Hmmm... well, there's several EB sourcebooks coming. I'll likely buy those.
Burn the heretic!!
Well, to be fair . . . the Eberron books are actually for me, since I'm the one who'll be running an EB campaign once Sage's DL game is completed. He wants to have a break from DMing non-FR games for a while. And, since I have such a love for the EB setting, it was my decision to purchase all the EB gamebooks and lay the foundation for a future campaign set in Khorvaire - - which will actually be my first DM experience.
quote:
Originally posted by Dargoth
Thou shalt not buy the books of the false setting SAGE!
Hah!
He's never bought an EB book. He just reads them! 
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
You just had to use that phrase when I've been playing Dawn of War the last few days, eh?
I'm still waiting for Dark Crusade.
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