| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Brimstone |
Posted - 12 Aug 2009 : 23:19:05
I just got my copy today. Impressive, most impressive.
Sound off if you have your copy, or when you get your copy.
We really need a Dancin smilie! |
| 30 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Joran Nobleheart |
Posted - 27 Aug 2009 : 15:27:33
Apparently, I'll have to wait to see my new book. My friend that ordered it for me along with his own has fallen ill. I may have to wait a while to see it. Especially since he's supposed to head to Dragon Con. What horrible timing...  |
| Joran Nobleheart |
Posted - 26 Aug 2009 : 19:45:52
I'll have my copy in a day or two, myself. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on it and 'taking 20' looking it over. I'm very excited to see how they've updated the rules!  |
| Jakk |
Posted - 26 Aug 2009 : 06:38:01
quote:
Originally posted by Dark Wizard
I'll be honest, my first reaction was an expletive. It's just a shockingly huge book (on par with my old textbooks). Surprisingly well bound too.
 I confess, I can agree on all counts. Even knowing what the page count was, I was still amazed by the size of the tome. And yes, very well bound, but a book that size has to be well bound. Kudos to Paizo on that point. The only gaming book that I've had that comes close to that in size was TSR's old Monstrous Manual from 2E, and it was well bound too. |
| Dark Wizard |
Posted - 26 Aug 2009 : 04:47:42
I received my copy today, though I ordered it just last week after this thread was started. I forgot to add the subscription beforehand, an omission on my part now fixed. I haven't had much time to look through it, though it seems promising.
I'll be honest, my first reaction was an expletive. It's just a shockingly huge book (on par with my old textbooks). Surprisingly well bound too. |
| Kiaransalyn |
Posted - 25 Aug 2009 : 16:51:19
quote:
Originally posted by Ardashir
quote:
Originally posted by Kiaransalyn
I haven't heard a bad word about Pathfinder yet, then again I don't visit the WotC message boards.
Why, have the WoTC crowd been bashing on it?
Not that I know. I didn't want to say I hadn't heard a bad word when I only visit these forums. |
| Ayunken-vanzan |
Posted - 24 Aug 2009 : 21:21:10
It is fully searchable and linked and bookmarked ... |
| Ayunken-vanzan |
Posted - 24 Aug 2009 : 18:53:47
As subscriber I have the PDF for free. It's very nice and worth every cent you spent. |
| Kajehase |
Posted - 24 Aug 2009 : 12:00:55
I ordered mine this Saturday. Should have it in "5 to 8 workdays" (supposing I don't have to go down to the petrol-station and pick it up, in which case there's another two days of impatient wait in store for me). |
| Kes_Alanadel |
Posted - 24 Aug 2009 : 04:37:18
I picked my copy up at GenCon. As I told Ed, Brian, and Wesley, this book is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the mind.
~Kes |
| Purple Dragon Knight |
Posted - 24 Aug 2009 : 03:36:19
Got my 3 copies on August 14th. I fight 3-handed style you know... |
| Snotlord |
Posted - 23 Aug 2009 : 09:44:20
I got my book a couple of days ago. Very impressive. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 23 Aug 2009 : 02:34:44
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
Yes and No. In my opinion it has been well received on the Wizards Forums.
That, too, must be of concern to WotC execs. |
| Brimstone |
Posted - 22 Aug 2009 : 19:45:30
Yes and No. In my opinion it has been well received on the Wizards Forums. |
| Ardashir |
Posted - 22 Aug 2009 : 17:46:19
quote:
Originally posted by Kiaransalyn
I haven't heard a bad word about Pathfinder yet, then again I don't visit the WotC message boards.
Why, have the WoTC crowd been bashing on it? |
| Ayunken-vanzan |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 20:26:57
It's got the best binding possible: it is Smyth sewn, not glued, which will normally guarantee a long life time. |
| Brimstone |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 20:14:41
A very nice rulebook.
I am kinda worried about the binding. |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 15:59:56
Yep, it is just a rule book. |
| Ayunken-vanzan |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 05:25:48
In all regards the Core Rule Book is like 3.5 PHB and DMG. It includes the Golarion deities just like the PHB included the Greyhawk ones to illustrate the cleric, and where the DMG featured the Red Wizard (as edition specific PRC), we have now the Pathfinder Chronicler. The PFRPG is setting neutral. |
| Uzzy |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 03:01:41
No lore whatsoever in the book. At least none that I've seen. (Which, IMO, is a good thing.) |
| The Sage |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 01:44:07
So for those who have it, let me ask you...
Are there are specific lore sections in the tome? I'm only asking because I've a tight budget this month. Thus, purchasing a rules-only book will likely have to wait until next month. But if there's sections of PF-lore inside, then I might be able to make an exception and purchase it today.
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| Kiaransalyn |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 18:41:55
quote:
Originally posted by capnvan
quote:
Originally posted by Kiaransalyn
*snip*
I haven't heard a bad word about Pathfinder yet, then again I don't visit the WotC message boards.
That shouldn't be a problem for a while, anyway. In a move that boggles the business side of my mind, the WoTC boards are down for migration.
I can't really think of a worse time, in the wake of GenCon, when D&D players oughts to be as excited as possible, and the release of Pathfinder, when one would think you'd want the 4E message getting out there with its evangelists, to voluntarily take down your boards.
For a week. At minimum. 
 Not much that I can add to this really. |
| Brimstone |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 18:19:45
I asked that question at Enworld and got flamed for it.
Why after Gencon, and not before Gencon. Gencon Wizards announced Dark Sun 2010. The Dark Sun Forum Explodes with activity, only to go down for maybe the rest of the month. I really do wonder about wizards sometimes.
My Gleemax TNG (The Next Generation) remark may have caused the flaming though. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 17:10:58
quote:
Originally posted by capnvan
quote:
Originally posted by Kiaransalyn
*snip*
I haven't heard a bad word about Pathfinder yet, then again I don't visit the WotC message boards.
That shouldn't be a problem for a while, anyway. In a move that boggles the business side of my mind, the WoTC boards are down for migration.
I can't really think of a worse time, in the wake of GenCon, when D&D players oughts to be as excited as possible, and the release of Pathfinder, when one would think you'd want the 4E message getting out there with its evangelists, to voluntarily take down your boards.
For a week. At minimum.
Wow, that's some unfortunate timing. |
| Kiaransalyn |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 16:41:11
quote:
Originally posted by Quale
This is the first Pathfinder book I won't buy, cause this is just 3e rules with a different artwork.
To be fair, the last time there was a new issue of the 3rd Edn rules they (WotC in this case) didn't bother changing the artwork. |
| Jakk |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 16:33:48
quote:
Originally posted by Quale
This is the first Pathfinder book I won't buy, cause this is just 3e rules with a different artwork. The sorcerer looked the most interesting, and pathfinder chronicler prc.
More than the artwork has changed... but to each his own. I would have bought this one first if it had been ready, but I've had Pathfinder Chronicles (the HC) since it came out and have started picking up the Chronicles supplements. I'm not a subscriber; events with Dragon and Dungeon have left a bad taste in my mouth with regard to subscriptions of any sort.  I'm up early on my day off, in the hopes that the third and final box of my order from Paizo arrives today... which it probably won't, just because I'm waiting for it. |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 16:24:10
quote:
Originally posted by Quale
This is the first Pathfinder book I won't buy, cause this is just 3e rules with a different artwork. The sorcerer looked the most interesting, and pathfinder chronicler prc.
It worked well for me because I never ended up buying the 3.5 PH and DMG (instead I used www.d20SRD.org). It is nice to have the new book with updated rules (grapple, bull rush, and all those other complex rules are really simple now, and the Sorcerer is gorgeous) and artwork I prefer to the 3.x books (except for the 3.x Realms artwork, I thought that it was superior to the 3.x Core artwork). If you can find a copy, I would suggest checking it out even if you have the 3.5 PH and DMG. Though built upon the 3.5 framework, it really is a different animal. |
| Quale |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 09:48:56
This is the first Pathfinder book I won't buy, cause this is just 3e rules with a different artwork. The sorcerer looked the most interesting, and pathfinder chronicler prc. |
| Kiaransalyn |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 09:25:24
I saw some pod-casts (?) from Kurt Wiegler* (?) and Games Geeks on YouTube yesterday he gave the new Pathfinder Players and DM's Guide a good review. Going off the enthusiasm here as well, I've added it to my Wunschzettel on Amazon.de. I may have to get some Tipex and erase the donkey ears on the elves though, they're getting to ridiculous WoW proportions.
I haven't heard a bad word about Pathfinder yet, then again I don't visit the WotC message boards. I'm sure it'll have some things where house rules are needed. But it looks fun and exciting. I'm in the States in September, so I'll try and get a chance for a browse, perhaps.
* - What a strange accent, nearly every word was pronounced differently Paizo = Pay-zee-oh (which sounds like a Japanese metal band) |
| Jakk |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 05:49:01
Got my copy this morning before leaving for work! Of course, I didn't open it right away... or I wouldn't have made it to work.  I have tomorrow off, so I'll be spending the day reading... |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 18 Aug 2009 : 21:02:49
My copy has pretty much not left my side since I bought it. Not that I have been able to read it all that much; but I always have it with me, just in case I find some time to read it here or there. |
