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#1
zombiegleemax
Nov 28, 2003 9:21:19 I just saw this book on Amazon. Can people still recommend I pick it up?

What other old books should I pick up if I see them?
#2
zombiegleemax
Nov 28, 2003 9:43:04 I wouldn't recommend it unless you're running a 2ed game. It does have some good info for 3ED (Darklords not yet described like Anton Misroi) but other than that, it doesn't countain anything really worth it. The timeline is outdated, the new classes are either in VRA or have been dropped (like the gypsy which was the worst class created). Rules for fear and all have been updated, altered magic and powers check also.
#3
zombiegleemax
Nov 28, 2003 11:24:25 I would recommend this, however. It has some nice info on Darklords not yet featured in 3E, or that are now gone It has an excellent description of Ravenloft as it was meant to be. The description of Madness checks is about 3 pages longer, and although the mechanics are better in 3E. The tips on building adventures fit for Ravenloft is more comprehensive, and although the info on races and classes is outdated, I still find some usable things in there, like the descriptions of the different races.

The maps, although some *will* disagree, are fine, and I usually use these maps to show the players how Ravenloft is, as they are a bit more descriptive than the ones in 3E. The art in general is also top notch. I especially love the portraits of Victor Mordenheim and Adam, GAbrielle Aderre & Strahd.

Of course I'm biased, this was the book that brought me into the Mists. But I still feel it's worth picking up.
#4
zombiegleemax
Nov 28, 2003 14:09:24 I concur. I really liked this book and still keep it on the shelf with the rest of the 3.0/3.5 material

You don't *need* this book but its a very good reference and captures the feel of Ravenloft as well as any other product on the market.

-Eric Gorman
#5
b4real
Dec 01, 2003 11:32:11
Originally posted by HvF
I concur. I really liked this book and still keep it on the shelf with the rest of the 3.0/3.5 material

You don't *need* this book but its a very good reference and captures the feel of Ravenloft as well as any other product on the market.

-Eric Gorman

Agreed, Get the book. 2e had much more flavor than 3e anyway. 3e has better mechanics though.

~B4Real
#6
zombiegleemax
Dec 01, 2003 12:27:43 Well, I just ordered it. Thanks for the advice guys
#7
b4real
Dec 01, 2003 12:32:33
Originally posted by Sir T
Well, I just ordered it. Thanks for the advice guys

Sure thing T.

~B4Real

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Nov 28, 2003 9:21:19	I just saw this book on Amazon. Can people still recommend I pick it up? What other old books should I pick up if I see them?
#2 zombiegleemax Nov 28, 2003 9:43:04	I wouldn't recommend it unless you're running a 2ed game. It does have some good info for 3ED (Darklords not yet described like Anton Misroi) but other than that, it doesn't countain anything really worth it. The timeline is outdated, the new classes are either in VRA or have been dropped (like the gypsy which was the worst class created). Rules for fear and all have been updated, altered magic and powers check also.
#3 zombiegleemax Nov 28, 2003 11:24:25	I would recommend this, however. It has some nice info on Darklords not yet featured in 3E, or that are now gone It has an excellent description of Ravenloft as it was meant to be. The description of Madness checks is about 3 pages longer, and although the mechanics are better in 3E. The tips on building adventures fit for Ravenloft is more comprehensive, and although the info on races and classes is outdated, I still find some usable things in there, like the descriptions of the different races. The maps, although some will disagree, are fine, and I usually use these maps to show the players how Ravenloft is, as they are a bit more descriptive than the ones in 3E. The art in general is also top notch. I especially love the portraits of Victor Mordenheim and Adam, GAbrielle Aderre & Strahd. Of course I'm biased, this was the book that brought me into the Mists. But I still feel it's worth picking up.
#4 zombiegleemax Nov 28, 2003 14:09:24	I concur. I really liked this book and still keep it on the shelf with the rest of the 3.0/3.5 material You don't need this book but its a very good reference and captures the feel of Ravenloft as well as any other product on the market. -Eric Gorman
#5 b4real Dec 01, 2003 11:32:11	Originally posted by HvF I concur. I really liked this book and still keep it on the shelf with the rest of the 3.0/3.5 material You don't need this book but its a very good reference and captures the feel of Ravenloft as well as any other product on the market. -Eric Gorman Agreed, Get the book. 2e had much more flavor than 3e anyway. 3e has better mechanics though. ~B4Real
#6 zombiegleemax Dec 01, 2003 12:27:43	Well, I just ordered it. Thanks for the advice guys
#7 b4real Dec 01, 2003 12:32:33	Originally posted by Sir T Well, I just ordered it. Thanks for the advice guys Sure thing T. ~B4Real