| Author |
 Topic  |
|
Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
 Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 11:43:15
|
Well, I haven't found any examples of play as of yet, but this is a fairly good explanation of the RPG concept, especially for those who know nothing. The comic is a fairly good explanation of the various mishaps around the average table, also.(With the obligatory bit of exaggeration.) |
Edited by - Arivia on 23 Feb 2004 21:53:25 |
 |
|
|
Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
|
|
Alexander Heppe
Seeker
Germany
62 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 15:00:03
|
| Thanks for the above link, Arivia! Itīs a good explanation of what RPing is about... and the comic, well, it seems that those things do not really happen only at my table, lol |
|
|
|
Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 22:04:34
|
| No problem. Considering the artist in question has said that the mishaps are based upon problems at his own table...well, you get the picture. Quite a few of them have happened to me, also. |
|
|
|
RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 23:55:49
|
| Im assuming these Rule Books dont come cheap. How much do they run for? |
|
|
|
Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 00:32:02
|
| Jacket price is $30.00(USD). Your supplier may sell it at a different price.(lower for your FLGS, higher for national chains, from my experience on average) |
|
|
|
RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 01:22:26
|
| Ive heard they were pricy but thats more than i was expecting. Any chance at finding them lower? |
|
|
|
Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 02:11:40
|
| I doubt it. Unless you buy a used copy, but not many people are willing to part with their tomes..... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
|
|
|
RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2004 : 02:19:06
|
| About how big are these Rule books? I mean how complex can one game be? |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2004 : 02:26:04
|
All three corerulebooks are 200+ pages in length. As for the complexity of the game mechanic itself, well, it all depends upon how in-depth you want to immerse yourself in role-playing D&D style.
The basics of the d20 rules system are covered in the SRD, and conceivably you could start a D&D campaign using just the SRD ruleset. However the rulebooks go into detail explaining each of the various rules, sometimes with examples.
The DMG presents you with a plethora of useful tidbits to use for your campaign, or when attempting to builf your own world.
Any finally the MM, details the basic standard of monster and creature types for use in your campaign.
|
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
|
|
|
RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2004 : 22:59:02
|
| Do you follow a storyline in this or do you just make everything up as you go along? |
|
|
|
Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2004 : 23:23:15
|
| It depends and varies according to the DM. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2004 : 12:20:19
|
quote:
Originally posted by RaVeN1463
Do you follow a storyline in this or do you just make everything up as you go along?
As Shadowlord stated, this type of thing depends, but not only on the DM. Officially published adventures (City of the Spider Queen), and some campaign setting tomes (Dragonlance Campaign Setting) offer a surprising amount of background information that you can use to forge your own adventures in the world of your choice, as well as providing a variety of interesting 'What-If?' type scenarios which take the events detailed in a different direction. Be aware however that some settings (specifically Forgotten Realms and Ravenloft) now no longer have officially supported adventures published.
|
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
|
|
|
Topic |
|
Pen & Paper
