CAMPAIGN CLASSICS - This special issue returns D&D gamers to their roots. We're presenting an article from nearly every D&D campaign ever produced, from Al-Qadim to Taladas. Each article takes some part of these campaigns settings and presents it updated for D&D 3.5. This issue also features a history of the D&D campaign settings by Stan!
Dragonlance by Jamie Chambers - This article gives you information on playing a draconian character, as well as some feat options for your favorite draconian.
Greyhawk by Erik Mona - Resident Greyhawk guru Erik Mona gives us dozens of regional feats for the Greyhawk setting, usable whether you play in Oerth or not.
Al-Qadim by Dean Poisso - The sha'ir class returns to D&D! Harness the power of magic through your gen with this new 20-level class.
Ravenloft by David Noonan - You fought Strahd in 1st Edition and 2nd Edition, now battle the most legendary vampire in D&D in revised 3rd Edition. Plus, revisit Castle Ravenloft with a brand-new map of Strahd's lair.
Kara-Tur by James Wyatt - This article provides ancestor feats and martial arts styles for the regions of Kara-Tur.
Red Steel by Frank Brunner - Witness the return of cinnabar and red steel, the affected, and tortles.
Plus, Blackmoor, Dark Sun, Planescape, Hollow World, and more!
Originally posted by talinthas
oh my god. if taladas is even remotely mentioned in this issue, i'll die happy.
But then we'd all miss you, and have to summon you back from the dead as an undead monster. And that's just messy.
Cheers,
Cam
Originally posted by Cam Banks
But then we'd all miss you, and have to summon you back from the dead as an undead monster. And that's just messy.
Cheers,
Cam
We could always reincarnate him as a squirrel...
I like the fact that the article is written by Jamie Chambers, showing that WotC does know what they are doing. Perhaps this will have official draconian monster levels...
Originally posted by Daedavias
We could always reincarnate him as a squirrel...
Yeah, but last time he just went nuts. ;)
I like the fact that the article is written by Jamie Chambers, showing that WotC does know what they are doing. Perhaps this will have official draconian monster levels...
Notice that James Wyatt (who wrote Oriental Adventures) wrote the Kara-Tur article.
Too bad it doesn't mention Spelljammer. *sigh*
Originally posted by Dragonhelm
Yeah, but last time he just went nuts. ;)
Notice that James Wyatt (who wrote Oriental Adventures) wrote the Kara-Tur article.
Too bad it doesn't mention Spelljammer. *sigh*
If they're going to bring in Blackmoor and Hollow World, Trampas, I think you can be confident they'll bring in SJ. :-)
On a side note, a local comic store has Spelljammer comics and the TSR Worlds Annual that launched the series. E-mail or IM me if you need any of them.
Matthew L. Martin
I'll definitely have to pick it up for the DragonLance article alone.
Originally posted by Daedavias
I like the fact that the article is written by Jamie Chambers, showing that WotC does know what they are doing. Perhaps this will have official draconian monster levels...
and my monster classes aren't good? *huffs and pouts* :sad:
Originally posted by Magus_Extreme
and my monster classes aren't good? *huffs and pouts* :sad:
Did I say they weren't...? Now turn that frown upside down :P
Originally posted by Magus_Extreme
and my monster classes aren't good? *huffs and pouts* :sad:
Yours are the reason I'm not particularly concerned about seeing another iteration, "official" does carry with it a lot of weight however.
Originally posted by Magus_Extreme
*chuckles* thanks guys. Yeah, i almost wanna see official ones myself. See how close i got to how they'd do it.
That's assuming they're monster classes presented Savage Species style, which isn't used anywhere else in D&D products. It's possible they're presented as the baaz and kapak are in the DLCS, which means your monster class variants are still useful.
Savage Species monster classes are a variant alternative to the standard ECL mechanics given in the core rulebooks. As such, they aren't considered core rules and seem to have become more of a fan-favorite than anything WOTC plans on including in future product.
Cheers,
Cam
Originally posted by Cam Banks
That's assuming they're monster classes presented Savage Species style, which isn't used anywhere else in D&D products. It's possible they're presented as the baaz and kapak are in the DLCS, which means your monster class variants are still useful.
Savage Species monster classes are a variant alternative to the standard ECL mechanics given in the core rulebooks. As such, they aren't considered core rules and seem to have become more of a fan-favorite than anything WOTC plans on including in future product.
Cheers,
Cam
True. Really, all monster classes are are the ECL given levels, so you can play the monster earlier. It would be pretty sweet to see them up on Savage Progessions though, even if they're just doing templates right now.
Due to the low likelyhood of seeing the "official" monster classes, that's the reason why i made the draconian classes. I've had players wanting to be a silvak or whatnot and where i set my campaign (3rd level) won't allow it normally. Savage Species, for all the nay-saying, is pretty darn useful. I just hate the half-ogre in the back. *shudder*
Originally posted by Matthew L. Martin
If they're going to bring in Blackmoor and Hollow World, Trampas, I think you can be confident they'll bring in SJ. :-)
I hope. *crosses fingers*
I'm actually very happy with this move. If they did this once a year, that would be fantastic. I was always a big fan of the various settings.
On a side note, a local comic store has Spelljammer comics and the TSR Worlds Annual that launched the series. E-mail or IM me if you need any of them.
Much appreciated. I've got most of that series, but not all. I'll look up the numbers I need, and shoot an e-mail to you later.
Thanks, my man!
From what preview hints at I would suspect they'll have monster class tables for Draconians.
Originally posted by Amaron Blackthorn
When is this due out?
Dragon #311 was the September issue. So #315 should be the January issue, meaning it'll probably hit the bookshelves of Borders and Barnes & Nobles sometime late December.