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#1
The_Jester
Mar 08, 2006 0:00:43 So I'm just getting into Greyhawk (LGH with the RPGA) and am curious about the setting. Now, I know the easy way to learn would be to buy some books but I do have a limited budget and eBay gets expensive, especially with the "collector's mods" and such. And the Living Gazetteer isn't still in stores or anything...

So what do I need to know about the setting? General information and advice. Basics, tidbits, fun facts, things to toss out in games, etc.
#2
Mortepierre
Mar 08, 2006 2:43:51 Welcome to GH!

First of all.. .. you may want to read this, as it answers a lot of questions and gives quite a few pointers already. We wrote it for people just like you so it would be nice if, once in a while, somebody decided to read it ;)

Second, most (say, 95%) of the GH accessories ever published are available as (cheap) pdf download from various websites (Paizo, RPGNow, ..). No, the LGG isn't (yet) but since it's only the last in a long series, you won't really need it (at first).

I think the most important question you'll have to answer is: "in what era do I want to play?". Obviously, if you're a LG player, then the answer is "591+ CY". Unfortunately, there are few general info available on that period (apart from the LGG).

Thus, methink this would cover the basics nicely:
http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-pg.htm

Enough info to understand the big picture (including a world map with the boundaries of nations) but not so much that you would feel overwhelmed.
#3
ivid
Mar 08, 2006 3:30:36 Welcome aboard!

I would suggest you get the LGG, the free *Ivid the Undying* from the Download section here at Wizards, and check the canonfire-site for additional free material on history and culture. With that, you should get a nice overview on the feeling of the setting.
#4
zombiegleemax
Mar 08, 2006 15:34:42
Welcome to GH!

First of all.. .. you may want to read this, as it answers a lot of questions and gives quite a few pointers already. We wrote it for people just like you so it would be nice if, once in a while, somebody decided to read it ;)

Dang Mort! Don't bit the Newbies! :P

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#1 The_Jester Mar 08, 2006 0:00:43	So I'm just getting into Greyhawk (LGH with the RPGA) and am curious about the setting. Now, I know the easy way to learn would be to buy some books but I do have a limited budget and eBay gets expensive, especially with the "collector's mods" and such. And the Living Gazetteer isn't still in stores or anything... So what do I need to know about the setting? General information and advice. Basics, tidbits, fun facts, things to toss out in games, etc.
#2 Mortepierre Mar 08, 2006 2:43:51	Welcome to GH! First of all.. .. you may want to read this, as it answers a lot of questions and gives quite a few pointers already. We wrote it for people just like you so it would be nice if, once in a while, somebody decided to read it ;) Second, most (say, 95%) of the GH accessories ever published are available as (cheap) pdf download from various websites (Paizo, RPGNow, ..). No, the LGG isn't (yet) but since it's only the last in a long series, you won't really need it (at first). I think the most important question you'll have to answer is: "in what era do I want to play?". Obviously, if you're a LG player, then the answer is "591+ CY". Unfortunately, there are few general info available on that period (apart from the LGG). Thus, methink this would cover the basics nicely: http://home.flash.net/~brenfrow/gh/gh-pg.htm Enough info to understand the big picture (including a world map with the boundaries of nations) but not so much that you would feel overwhelmed.
#3 ivid Mar 08, 2006 3:30:36	Welcome aboard! I would suggest you get the LGG, the free Ivid the Undying from the Download section here at Wizards, and check the canonfire-site for additional free material on history and culture. With that, you should get a nice overview on the feeling of the setting.
#4 zombiegleemax Mar 08, 2006 15:34:42	Welcome to GH! First of all.. .. you may want to read this, as it answers a lot of questions and gives quite a few pointers already. We wrote it for people just like you so it would be nice if, once in a while, somebody decided to read it ;) Dang Mort! Don't bit the Newbies! :P