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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
 Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:37:55
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Does anyone else have this 4 book set? It took me 6 years to find book 3 of the set, now it is complete *rubs hands together and gives an evil laugh*
Just curious to hear others reactions to it and if anyone but me uses and converts the stuff to 3.0 and later useability
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edappel
Learned Scribe
Brazil
211 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:46:02
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| Sincerily, never heard of it. |
--- Ed Appel
*** I'm a brazilian FR fan. So, feel free to correct my writing mistakes to improve my english. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:47:30
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I bought them as they came out in the 90's. They are still among my favourite gaming supplements.
As for converting them. Never, that would mean playing something else than 2ed. and that just wouldn't do. Come to think of it I have converted items to other systems though. |
Edited by - Jorkens on 17 Jun 2009 17:51:58 |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3249 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:50:08
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| They are, along with the PHB, DMG and Oriental Adventures books, the only 2E books I still have in hardcopy that is not "Realms Only". And I love them. The fact that there is a lot of lore in those books is too awesome. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:53:32
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Originally posted by edappel
Sincerily, never heard of it.
That's a real shame...these books contain ALL items from AD&D and Spelljammer. If you ever have the chance look into them VERY worth whatever you end up having to pay for them. |
Edited by - Teneck on 17 Jun 2009 17:54:34 |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:56:01
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| I have them in my bookshelf stored away with my other non-realms 2E material (of which there aren't that many, about the same as what I have in 4E material) |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 17:57:54
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
They are, along with the PHB, DMG and Oriental Adventures books, the only 2E books I still have in hardcopy that is not "Realms Only". And I love them. The fact that there is a lot of lore in those books is too awesome.
That's a real shame as well...I still have all my original 1st ed and AD&D stuff (about 25 hardbound books in all) My Mom and Dad knew I would want to save them so they were kind enough to store them while I was tramping around in the Army for 11 years...then when I got out Mom surprised me with the whole box when I settled down here. Brought a tear to my eye I tell ya. |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 18:12:50
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OK just for fun (and my curiosity) lets have everyone who has the set tell their ONE favorite item (page and volume.
Mine are at home and I'm not ATM so my posting will be tomorrow. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3249 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 18:41:44
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Originally posted by Teneck
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
They are, along with the PHB, DMG and Oriental Adventures books, the only 2E books I still have in hardcopy that is not "Realms Only". And I love them. The fact that there is a lot of lore in those books is too awesome.
That's a real shame as well...I still have all my original 1st ed and AD&D stuff (about 25 hardbound books in all) My Mom and Dad knew I would want to save them so they were kind enough to store them while I was tramping around in the Army for 11 years...then when I got out Mom surprised me with the whole box when I settled down here. Brought a tear to my eye I tell ya.
Ahhh... I don't have them in hardcopy but I've worked very diligently (and spent a fair amount of $$$) to get everything electronically.
Yes. Everything. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
Edited by - Ashe Ravenheart on 17 Jun 2009 18:42:16 |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 18:48:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by Teneck
quote:
Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
They are, along with the PHB, DMG and Oriental Adventures books, the only 2E books I still have in hardcopy that is not "Realms Only". And I love them. The fact that there is a lot of lore in those books is too awesome.
That's a real shame as well...I still have all my original 1st ed and AD&D stuff (about 25 hardbound books in all) My Mom and Dad knew I would want to save them so they were kind enough to store them while I was tramping around in the Army for 11 years...then when I got out Mom surprised me with the whole box when I settled down here. Brought a tear to my eye I tell ya.
Ahhh... I don't have them in hardcopy but I've worked very diligently (and spent a fair amount of $$$) to get everything electronically.
Yes. Everything.
AHHH the wonders of computers...I have all the 3.5 stuff electronically as well...but I still prefer the book form...tough to get electricity in the cave don't ya know.
Besides...nothing compares to grinning at your victims *cough* I mean players over the cover of the dreaded original Fiend Folio and giving them a big MUWAH HA HA HA...sends chills up me spine just thinking about it. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3249 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 18:54:32
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Originally posted by Teneck
AHHH the wonders of computers...I have all the 3.5 stuff electronically as well...but I still prefer the book form...tough to get electricity in the cave don't ya know.
Besides...nothing compares to grinning at your victims *cough* I mean players over the cover of the dreaded original Fiend Folio and giving them a big MUWAH HA HA HA...sends chills up me spine just thinking about it.
That's true... but if it's on the computer, they have no idea where it's from.  |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 19:01:00
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by Teneck
AHHH the wonders of computers...I have all the 3.5 stuff electronically as well...but I still prefer the book form...tough to get electricity in the cave don't ya know.
Besides...nothing compares to grinning at your victims *cough* I mean players over the cover of the dreaded original Fiend Folio and giving them a big MUWAH HA HA HA...sends chills up me spine just thinking about it.
That's true... but if it's on the computer, they have no idea where it's from.
Oh...my my...aren't we the evil one...I knew I would find kindred spirits on this site. |
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
2296 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 22:19:09
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| I have a considerable (A)D&D collection, but the Encyclopedia Magica and the Spell Compendiums aren't in that shelf, unfortunately, and atm I can't afford to buy 'em |
Mace's not so gentle gamer's journal My rants were harmless compared to this, beware! |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 22:20:16
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| I always dig out my copies, since they are sitting near the comp, and look through them for magical items. Same with the four book set for arcane spells and the three book set for divine spells. I love those sets! |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 22:31:38
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Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
I have a considerable (A)D&D collection, but the Encyclopedia Magica and the Spell Compendiums aren't in that shelf, unfortunately, and atm I can't afford to buy 'em
Well I hope you do get a chance to pick them up, as I mentioned it took me a long while to get a (decent) copy of book 3. Found it in a used bookstore in my home town...$3.50 can you believe it...I was so happy.
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"Go ahead...Sleep in the church...the vampires can't get ya in the church" Any DM...any time.
"He's like a trained ape...without the training"
Simon after Jane trashed the Med lab |
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
2296 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 22:33:37
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Originally posted by Teneck
[quote]Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
Well I hope you do get a chance to pick them up, as I mentioned it took me a long while to get a (decent) copy of book 3. Found it in a used bookstore in my home town...$3.50 can you believe it...I was so happy.
Damn! That's frakin' awesome! |
Mace's not so gentle gamer's journal My rants were harmless compared to this, beware! |
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 22:53:06
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Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
quote:
Originally posted by Teneck
[quote]Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
Well I hope you do get a chance to pick them up, as I mentioned it took me a long while to get a (decent) copy of book 3. Found it in a used bookstore in my home town...$3.50 can you believe it...I was so happy.
Damn! That's frakin' awesome!
Yes it is...I picked up all 4 when they first came out...1993 or so, when I was stationed in Germany...got them at the on post bookstore on the cheap...but when I came home the packers lost a box of my books...that one box had one D&D book in it...book 3. I am fairly sure I cried(shhh don't tell). |
"Go ahead...Sleep in the church...the vampires can't get ya in the church" Any DM...any time.
"He's like a trained ape...without the training"
Simon after Jane trashed the Med lab |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 01:11:08
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Originally posted by Kuje
I always dig out my copies, since they are sitting near the comp, and look through them for magical items. Same with the four book set for arcane spells and the three book set for divine spells. I love those sets!
Indeed. I've got two copies of the entire set. One set of Encyclopedia Magica are always handy, and floating around my library, near my bed, or around the privy. The other set is at work, where I sometimes like to read them, just for the fun of it! 
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Dart Ambermoon
Learned Scribe
Germany
253 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 01:37:56
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Echoing Kuje´s words here, too...ggreat comps, both of them. And Sage, you are starting to make me jealous |
~ In Finder I trust, for danger I lust ~ |
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Knight of the Gate
Senior Scribe
USA
624 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 05:10:22
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| The E.M. are the only 2E non-Realms books I still have. I use them CONSTANTLY as a DM, mostly as a source of inspiration for item backgrounds. I mostly don't translate the 2E items into 3E, but take a history and make a cool 3E item from that. |
How can life be so bountiful, providing such sublime rewards for mediocrity? -Umberto Ecco |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 07:23:26
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Originally posted by Dart Ambermoon
Echoing Kuje´s words here, too...ggreat comps, both of them. And Sage, you are starting to make me jealous
Really? Heh. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 07:27:40
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I have them somewhere - I bought everything back then.
I haven't seen them in awhile though, and I recently discovered all my Volo's Guides in a box in my Ex's attic, so I just hope I didn't leave those behind as well. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Teneck
Learned Scribe
USA
133 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 15:44:52
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Glad to see so many people still use them. Makes me feel better about bringing items up from 2E to 3 or 3.5E.
My favorite item in the books...
Arabelles Huggable Bear: Vol 1, Pg 52(ish)
This bear is a stuffed teddy bear that protects the owners sleep
with a 3 yard diameter Circle of Protection.
No bad dreams or (more importantly for the player in my current campaign) no night time sleep suggestion or dream manipulation.
The pic is a big mean looking fighter type all cuddled up holding the bear...AWESOME....the player in my game that has it is a halfling...so he uses it as a body pillow |
"Go ahead...Sleep in the church...the vampires can't get ya in the church" Any DM...any time.
"He's like a trained ape...without the training"
Simon after Jane trashed the Med lab |
Edited by - Teneck on 18 Jun 2009 15:48:31 |
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BlackDragonKarameikos
Learned Scribe
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2010 : 20:41:29
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| Yes, the E M series is a great one. I got mine back when they originally came out, I still use them from time to time. |
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Thauramarth
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
732 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2010 : 08:36:02
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| True, that. I have almost all things (O)(A)D&D (1st ed - 2nd ed) in electronic form (either bought or scanned), but I still keep the EM, WSC and PSC on my bookshelf. |
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Gambit
Learned Scribe
110 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2010 : 14:46:48
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| Got the complete set on Ebay a while back for $50 in mint condition! My favorite is the evil Coke (potion) machine. |
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