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#1
zombiegleemax
Jan 21, 2005 18:57:26 So I was taking a cursory glance through the Vaults of Pandius (forgive me if my faulty short-term memory caused me to misspell that) in search of a list of all the Mystara reference books that TSR put out. In other words, aside from the brief mentions in the various OD&D boxes and the Rules Compendium concerning the Known World, what did TSR put out that's specifically for Mystara, the Known World, Hollow World, or Red Steel/Savage Baronies? Is there such a list already compiled?

Thanks!
#2
stanles
Jan 21, 2005 19:52:01
So I was taking a cursory glance through the Vaults of Pandius (forgive me if my faulty short-term memory caused me to misspell that) in search of a list of all the Mystara reference books that TSR put out. In other words, aside from the brief mentions in the various OD&D boxes and the Rules Compendium concerning the Known World, what did TSR put out that's specifically for Mystara, the Known World, Hollow World, or Red Steel/Savage Baronies? Is there such a list already compiled?

Thanks!

nah you spelt it correctly Mike. In the FAQ on the Vaults there is the product list for Known World/ Mystaran items. (and looking at the FAQ, hmmm maybe I should update that)
#3
graywolf-elm
Jan 23, 2005 0:13:08 I recently ran across some Mystara novels at the local pre-owned book store. Has anyone read them? Have a recommendation good or bad for them?

Thank you,
GW
#4
stanles
Jan 23, 2005 0:31:20
I recently ran across some Mystara novels at the local pre-owned book store. Has anyone read them? Have a recommendation good or bad for them?

Thank you,
GW

I've only every seen bad things written about the Dragonlord Chronicles although I haven't read these ones myself. I've read the Penhaligon Trilogy and they were nothing too fancy. I don't know about the others.

There's some reviews on the review site http://reviews.dnd.starflung.com/, although I don't know how many are there but that should be a good start.
#5
havard
Jan 23, 2005 17:26:06
I recently ran across some Mystara novels at the local pre-owned book store. Has anyone read them? Have a recommendation good or bad for them?

I recently reread the Penhaligon Trilogy and found that they arent as bad as I remembered them to be. Back then I was really annoyed that they contained contradictions with the Gazeteers (small ones) and with the D&D rules, but that didnt bother me as much this time around.

The Dragonlord Trilogy is much better researched. The story didnt exactly blow me away, but it is decent, and they characters are pretty interesting. I also like how it was set in a different time period that most Mystara campaigns.

"Dark Knight of Karameikos" and "The Black Vessel" are probably the best Mystara novels out there.

I also read Son of Dawn a few months back and found it to be cute, though since it was written for kids it left alot to be desired in terms of the story and the way things were presented. I loved how all sort of cute Mystara tid bits showed up though.

Don't look up the Mystara novels if you are looking for good literature. Even compared to the Gaming works of Hickman/Weiss and Salvatore, the Mystara novels will fall short. However, I think they can provide inspiration for the setting aswell as ideas that can be used in your campaigns.

Håvard
#6
graywolf-elm
Jan 24, 2005 10:52:56 Thanks for the notes on the books. I'll give them a read for the novelty if nothing else.

GW
#7
zombiegleemax
Jan 24, 2005 18:27:01
nah you spelt it correctly Mike. In the FAQ on the Vaults there is the product list for Known World/ Mystaran items. (and looking at the FAQ, hmmm maybe I should update that)

Groovy, thanks for the help!

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#1 zombiegleemax Jan 21, 2005 18:57:26	So I was taking a cursory glance through the Vaults of Pandius (forgive me if my faulty short-term memory caused me to misspell that) in search of a list of all the Mystara reference books that TSR put out. In other words, aside from the brief mentions in the various OD&D boxes and the Rules Compendium concerning the Known World, what did TSR put out that's specifically for Mystara, the Known World, Hollow World, or Red Steel/Savage Baronies? Is there such a list already compiled? Thanks!
#2 stanles Jan 21, 2005 19:52:01	So I was taking a cursory glance through the Vaults of Pandius (forgive me if my faulty short-term memory caused me to misspell that) in search of a list of all the Mystara reference books that TSR put out. In other words, aside from the brief mentions in the various OD&D boxes and the Rules Compendium concerning the Known World, what did TSR put out that's specifically for Mystara, the Known World, Hollow World, or Red Steel/Savage Baronies? Is there such a list already compiled? Thanks! nah you spelt it correctly Mike. In the FAQ on the Vaults there is the product list for Known World/ Mystaran items. (and looking at the FAQ, hmmm maybe I should update that)
#3 graywolf-elm Jan 23, 2005 0:13:08	I recently ran across some Mystara novels at the local pre-owned book store. Has anyone read them? Have a recommendation good or bad for them? Thank you, GW
#4 stanles Jan 23, 2005 0:31:20	I recently ran across some Mystara novels at the local pre-owned book store. Has anyone read them? Have a recommendation good or bad for them? Thank you, GW I've only every seen bad things written about the Dragonlord Chronicles although I haven't read these ones myself. I've read the Penhaligon Trilogy and they were nothing too fancy. I don't know about the others. There's some reviews on the review site http://reviews.dnd.starflung.com/, although I don't know how many are there but that should be a good start.
#5 havard Jan 23, 2005 17:26:06	I recently ran across some Mystara novels at the local pre-owned book store. Has anyone read them? Have a recommendation good or bad for them? I recently reread the Penhaligon Trilogy and found that they arent as bad as I remembered them to be. Back then I was really annoyed that they contained contradictions with the Gazeteers (small ones) and with the D&D rules, but that didnt bother me as much this time around. The Dragonlord Trilogy is much better researched. The story didnt exactly blow me away, but it is decent, and they characters are pretty interesting. I also like how it was set in a different time period that most Mystara campaigns. "Dark Knight of Karameikos" and "The Black Vessel" are probably the best Mystara novels out there. I also read Son of Dawn a few months back and found it to be cute, though since it was written for kids it left alot to be desired in terms of the story and the way things were presented. I loved how all sort of cute Mystara tid bits showed up though. Don't look up the Mystara novels if you are looking for good literature. Even compared to the Gaming works of Hickman/Weiss and Salvatore, the Mystara novels will fall short. However, I think they can provide inspiration for the setting aswell as ideas that can be used in your campaigns. Håvard
#6 graywolf-elm Jan 24, 2005 10:52:56	Thanks for the notes on the books. I'll give them a read for the novelty if nothing else. GW
#7 zombiegleemax Jan 24, 2005 18:27:01	nah you spelt it correctly Mike. In the FAQ on the Vaults there is the product list for Known World/ Mystaran items. (and looking at the FAQ, hmmm maybe I should update that) Groovy, thanks for the help!