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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 24 Apr 2019 : 09:21:28
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Saw this today. Heroes of Baldur's Gate. Has a print version available.
Set in 1368/1369...
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
Edited by - Brimstone on 04 May 2019 23:44:41
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jamesewelch
Learned Scribe
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2019 : 14:06:39
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Purchased the PDF, waiting on an update in the comments section before ordering the Hardcopy. There were apparently a few typos that need correcting, but nothing earth shattering.
I like it. I haven't reviewed the adventure in detail, mostly because I don't run adventures, just farm them for ideas, but the book gives an excellent framework to run a 5e adaptation of the Bhallspawn saga. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Gelcur
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 27 Sep 2019 : 04:54:33
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Any reviews of this product? Did the an update happen. I would like to buy the hard copy but its a bit steep to buy blindly and would be annoying if it came with typos.
Would love to hear back from people who have even skimmed through it. |
The party come to a town befallen by hysteria
Rogue: So what's in the general store?
DM: What are you looking for?
Rogue: Whatevers in the store.
DM: Like what?
Rogue: Everything.
DM: There is a lot of stuff.
Rogue: Is there a cart outside?
DM: (rolls) Yes.
Rogue: We'll take it all, we may need it for the greater good. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2019 : 01:57:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Gelcur
Any reviews of this product? Did the an update happen. I would like to buy the hard copy but its a bit steep to buy blindly and would be annoying if it came with typos.
Would love to hear back from people who have even skimmed through it.
It went PDF only for awhile while they made the corrections. I bought a hardcopy as soon as it came available again and I'm happy with it. I only have one tiny complaint. First, it's taller than the official 5e books, so while the graphics match my other 5e books spines on the shelf, it's about 1/8th of an inch taller and doesn't stand out.
Content wise, I love that is gives me some loose mechanics to run a tabletop version of the Bhaalspawn saga if I choose to, and the adventure looks fun to run, and I'm hoping to talk my players into trying it out.
That said, I'll readily admit I'm not very picky on published adventures. Most of the time, I make my own material up on the fly, so if there's any lack of plot hooks or story flaws, I'm not the one to look to for critique. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Gelcur
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 29 Sep 2019 : 03:49:09
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Cool, I'd rather get both the hard copy and the digital one, the 1/8" is an odd hiccup but not a deal breaker.
A few more questions. Any nice maps? Over world or individual buildings? How about Beregost is it detailed at all? |
The party come to a town befallen by hysteria
Rogue: So what's in the general store?
DM: What are you looking for?
Rogue: Whatevers in the store.
DM: Like what?
Rogue: Everything.
DM: There is a lot of stuff.
Rogue: Is there a cart outside?
DM: (rolls) Yes.
Rogue: We'll take it all, we may need it for the greater good. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2019 : 14:00:14
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Originally posted by Gelcur
Cool, I'd rather get both the hard copy and the digital one, the 1/8" is an odd hiccup but not a deal breaker.
A few more questions. Any nice maps? Over world or individual buildings? How about Beregost is it detailed at all?
There are several beautiful maps, some of which you can see here and here. Beregost isn't really covered in detail. Most of the mapped adventure sites are in the Gate, the Cloakwood Mines, and the Wood of Sharp Teeth.
EDIT: while I'm at it, here's links to the art in the book, for your judgement. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
Edited by - Delwa on 29 Sep 2019 14:09:01 |
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Gelcur
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 30 Sep 2019 : 03:04:08
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| Thank you very much. You have been very helpful. It is likely I will be picking up the hardcopy & the digital one when I get some spare cash. |
The party come to a town befallen by hysteria
Rogue: So what's in the general store?
DM: What are you looking for?
Rogue: Whatevers in the store.
DM: Like what?
Rogue: Everything.
DM: There is a lot of stuff.
Rogue: Is there a cart outside?
DM: (rolls) Yes.
Rogue: We'll take it all, we may need it for the greater good. |
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Gelcur
Senior Scribe
523 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2023 : 05:28:17
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Something has been irking me about a map in this book. Maybe someone else can make sense of it.
In Area A, Southwest Baldur's Gate, what are the yellow and beige things that stretch between buildings? My first gut was like well traveled footpaths even though the texture under it seems cobble. Then I saw they cast shadows, was thinking like suspended walkways from upper floors, but that just seems odd especially with what buildings are linked. Maybe they are festive banners? |
The party come to a town befallen by hysteria
Rogue: So what's in the general store?
DM: What are you looking for?
Rogue: Whatevers in the store.
DM: Like what?
Rogue: Everything.
DM: There is a lot of stuff.
Rogue: Is there a cart outside?
DM: (rolls) Yes.
Rogue: We'll take it all, we may need it for the greater good. |
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Athreeren
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 24 Jun 2023 : 12:13:13
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Originally posted by Gelcur
Something has been irking me about a map in this book. Maybe someone else can make sense of it.
In Area A, Southwest Baldur's Gate, what are the yellow and beige things that stretch between buildings? My first gut was like well traveled footpaths even though the texture under it seems cobble. Then I saw they cast shadows, was thinking like suspended walkways from upper floors, but that just seems odd especially with what buildings are linked. Maybe they are festive banners?
Yes, they do look like fabric. Protection from the sun, rain and pigeon droppings? It's interesting that they are not visible anywhere else, not even on page 93 (area Y), which includes the same area (and the other details match between the two maps). |
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