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Trafaldi
Learned Scribe
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 Posted - 18 Mar 2003 : 14:52:36
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This guide is supposed to be released this month. If anyone has or has looked through this book i was wondering id it worth buying to help with a campaign.
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Edited by - Alaundo on 24 Aug 2004 10:03:30
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2003 : 19:31:05
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It's supposed to be realsed in USA no?
I ordered it, but because i'm in France, i'll have it next Thursday    |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2003 : 20:13:14
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Surprisingly I managed to pick this up on Saturday.... and im in the UK!!! I also got Races of Faerun but ill talk about this in another topic.
The Arms and Equipment Guide is VERY good! I loved the old second edition book of the same name but this one is much better. As to be expected, there are many very well drawn pictures of the gear and ample descriptions and stats. IMO, an essential product. |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2003 : 21:38:29
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I can't wait to have it... Please, tell me more!!!  |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2003 : 22:01:29
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Originally posted by zemd
I can't wait to have it... Please, tell me more!!!
I couldnt possibly ruin the additional surprises for you, zemd  Just to say that theres PLENTY of material for any campaign and that this book is probably the core D&D book that ive looked forward to the most for a long time....and it doesnt disappoint..... but I AM a lover of equipment  |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2003 : 08:10:21
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HHHAAAARRRGGGG, you're killing me.
<zemd sits down and wait for the product to be released, ... and fall asleep after long hours waiting> |
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Trafaldi
Learned Scribe
264 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2003 : 16:00:57
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| Thanks, I will probably buy it to help with my campaign because I am an equipment nut as well. |
Some believe there is something more after death, if you really want to find out... go kill yourself and stop pestering me. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2003 : 19:06:27
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Ooo, those blasted Americans! They engineered the transatlantic mail delay just to frustrate French DMs . . . .  |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
1338 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2003 : 19:46:06
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totaly off topic...
Neah, the book is only released in the countries going to war... they need the contents to fight a petty little tyrant in his realm...
on topic...
A book like this comes in handy and adds more flaavor to the game, but I wouldn't rank it as a 'must have' on my list. Now if the title said Forgotten Realms Arms and Equipment guide... |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2003 : 20:02:51
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| It can add more dephth (english?) to a campaign, ... but i can't talk about it, i didn't read it... BUT I WANT TO!!! |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 00:12:01
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| Sounds like me waiting for certain (*ahem* non-FR) books. |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2003 : 09:27:28
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I bought it two days ago.
It's true that it adds more choice, but i don't know if i'll be able to use it. You see, i can hardly handle all the info i already have gathered in all my books, so i can't imagine with MORE objects.
IMO the gear section is more for the player than for the DM. The latter will use it for special NPC
I particularly like the mercenaries section. I was very disapointed by Mercenaries released by AEG. With Amrs and Equipment Guide and Stronghold builder's Guidebook, we can now handle a war situation (it's just what i need, my player want to build an army to attack the Elven Court and there build a new Myth Drannor) |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2003 : 10:55:18
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Ive mentioned this on previous topics but just wondered what everyone thought to this manual? Im quite impressed and used it often, not just for gaming but its also an enjoyable book to keep flicking though (im a mundane equipment junkie! , but I since picked up the Ultimate Equipment Guide by Moongoose Publishing and im very impressed by the amount of equipment and items they have in there. Theres so much variety and every single item has a description and a picture! Even the humble candle! Theres also a nice section on herbs which got me interested for my Ranger and Druid characters.
My deep loyalty towards official D&D will always remain though Ill never be converted, I tell you!! ::grits teeth:: |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Edain Shadowstar
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 20 May 2003 : 01:48:04
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| I personally found the Arms & Equipment Guide to be useful and a nice addition to my game materials. Not something you REALLY need, but if you can add it in, I think it would be a nice addition to anyone's collection, not only mine. |
Edain Shadowstar
Archwizard of Rel Astra and Waterdeep
"Mmm…pie…"
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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
USA
1287 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2003 : 02:08:47
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I especielly liked the vehicle section. I jsut have to get the seafarer's handbook and see which system I like better.
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A wizard is Never late Frodo Baggins. Nor is he Early. A wizard arrives precisely when he means to... |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2003 : 09:03:50
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| I'm actually using this section. I never read the Seafarer's handbook, but it should provide a little bit more info. Arms and equipment guide only gives us the stats of the boats, not the way the can be used in battle,... |
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Trafaldi
Learned Scribe
264 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2003 : 04:17:03
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| I have the book now and i am impressed by it. it has many things that i had not thought of but i would suggest for a DM to help fill treasure chests. |
Some believe there is something more after death, if you really want to find out... go kill yourself and stop pestering me. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2003 : 04:41:27
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| One nice thing about this supplement: The integrated treasure tables. See, not only are there random treasure generation tables that include both DMG and Arms and Equipment Guide stuff, but they also included Magic of Faerun in the tables. Makes using them a lot easier. |
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