| Polite Elliot |
I've done a bit of Dragon magazine bashing today so I just want to share what I think are some of the fantastic issues.
Issue 299 - Knights & Paladins
Wow - after 3 years I still find myself bringing it to sessions and using material. The Honour system was fantastic and I'm still using it. Great Paladin spells, useful new monsters (and counters) and some cracking Monk Prestige classes (with eye-popping Jeff Laubenstein art) but it's the Knight & Chivalry Campaign Component that has consistently added colour to my game.
Issue 303 - Gladiators
From the mouth watering Marc Sasso cover to the useful Arena Map this issue really fired the imagination. Like the Knightly Campaign Component the Galdiator one adds a whole dimension of possible play (nicely complimented by a gladiator inspired issue of Dungeon). It's got some useful history, some great fantasy additions and even playtest notes to help a DM avoid pitfalls. Plus other articles - a great Guild of Necromancers, imaginative fighting styles and a brilliant article of using Social Skills in the game (love the Todd Harris art too).
Issue 308 - Dragon Magic
The Dragon orientated issues are usually stand out issues but I think this one has to be the best. Great Dragon spells from Mr Monte Cook, magic items for dragons and magic items made from dragons PLUS weird and wonderful Illithid sybiote & magical gear, thought provoking Tactical tips for pairing monsterous opponents to keep your players on their toes (or running for cover). This issue just ooozed imagination : )
These issues just inspired me and made me want to run games where I could use some of this great material.