I might get this only to lighten the load of my gaming bag. Lugging around 3 Bestiaries takes up a lot of space that could be used for other books.
I hear you Gorbacz, but I really prefer the book in hand vs a phone or tablet.
I don't really understand what this is or why I would want it.
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No, it has the exact same content as the standard Bestiary.
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This is NOT a softcover!
If you follow the link back to the original HC version and look at the same location on the page for the link back to this page, it is listed as "pocket edition softcover" which matches the link names for the CRB as well. That would indicate to me the pocket edition series is all soft covers. If that is not correct, the link names should be changed.
It uses the same exact layout file as the regular hardcover, with the output scaled to 78%. Full-color, softcover.
Do you sell a magnifying glass with it? :)
I'll pass on this. Nice idea, as all these books are very heavy, but being reduced 78% is too hard for me to read. It still doesn't beat a tablet or laptop in terms of portability.
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It uses the same exact layout file as the regular hardcover, with the output scaled to 78%. Full-color, softcover.Do you sell a magnifying glass with it? :)
I'll pass on this. Nice idea, as all these books are very heavy, but being reduced 78% is too hard for me to read. It still doesn't beat a tablet or laptop in terms of portability.
It's not reduced 78%, but TO 78%.
That is a reduction of 22%.
Dont you kids learn anything at school today? ;-)
Speak for yourself. For the Core Rulebook, I just want a reference to take to games.
But I would agree that the Bestiary needs to keep its artwork.
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I really think an opportunity was missed here for all pocket editions.
If the book had all art removed, as well as fluff text, and was repaginated in a book 78% the size it would probably be smaller with the same font size as the original.
Tablet/phone, Internet, d20pfsrd/Archives of Nethys/PRD. There, exactly what you are after.
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I really think an opportunity was missed here for all pocket editions.
If the book had all art removed, as well as fluff text, and was repaginated in a book 78% the size it would probably be smaller with the same font size as the original.
And suddenly you have a book, where pagenumber-referencing doesn't work, regardless of version and printing.
If you just need to look up rules, there are (free) apps for that (that don't require an internet connection), making this task possibly faster than going through the book, thanks to a search-function.
How were these received at GenCon, Vic? Good response?
I'm glad. I'll be preordering the other bestiaries for sure if they make it onto the schedule.
I'll just settle for Bestiary in pocket format. Makes it easier for me to carry around.
Yeah, my preference is for the "DM-ey" books. Bestiaries, Codices and maybe Ultimate Campaign. I'd probably get the others too, but they're not so useful to me.
+1 also for Bestiary 2-5 Pocket Edition.
Also Advanced Players Guide, Ultimate Magic and Ultimate Combat!
/same
I showed the Pocket Core around this weekend, and at least one of the guys wants to get Bestiary 2-5 in Pocket Edition.
So, yes, if possible, do Pocket Editions of all the books.
I'd preorder a Pocket Ultimate Equipment right now.
I only have the Core Rulebook Pocket Edition.
Still nobody seems to have a copy of this - strange.
I hope to get one next month, otherwise i have to buy the badly translated german version.
Why do you think it is badly translated? I admit there were some gaffes in the first printings of the Grundregelwerk and Monsterhandbuch, but there have been numerous reprints where mistakes were eliminated.
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Why do you think it is badly translated? I admit there were some gaffes in the first printings of the Grundregelwerk and Monsterhandbuch, but there have been numerous reprints where mistakes were eliminated.Still nobody seems to have a copy of this - strange.
I hope to get one next month, otherwise i have to buy the badly translated german version.
"Ulisses Spiele" translates everything in the style of "Das Schwarze Auge", which is written very flowery like Lord of the Rings, no matter how it is in the original text. I don´t want this "classic" fantasy terming if it is not also there in the original - which it isn´t with Pathfinder.
Believe me, when you compare "The Inner Sea World Guide" to the "Almanach der Inneren See" there are multiple bad translations that change the original wording to something that is not recognizable anymore.
Still nobody seems to have a copy of this - strange.
I hope to get one next month, otherwise i have to buy the badly translated german version.
I have a copy. Do you have a question about it?
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I have a copy. Do you have a question about it?Still nobody seems to have a copy of this - strange.
I hope to get one next month, otherwise i have to buy the badly translated german version.
It's the 3rd printing, isn't it?
How is the art size/stat block size holding up?Does it have the same problem as the CRB pocket lying flat open on the first/last pages (cause it isn't as thick)?
Maybe you want to be the first one to write a review? ;-)
Thank you, Steve - much appreciated! :-)
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It does match the third printing of the hardcover.
I think the art size is excellent - no loss of impact there and the book is easier to hold up for the players, so I think that's good.
The font size is smallish - my 46 year old eyes can't read it if I'm tired or if I don't have my glasses. I think it's usable though.
It doesn't sit flat without something weighing it down (I could read everything from elemental to otyugh without a weight, but it wouldn't stay open beyond those).
I suspect there'll be a lot of reports of the binding falling apart. I'd definitely recommend heavily working the 'prefolded' crease on each cover. It creates a kind of brace for when you do leave the book open (presuming it works the same as the 64 page books).
Oh yeah, UE-Pocket!
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Bestiaries are probably the most needed books to be converted into the pocket format.
I found they loose nothing from the size decrease and are still clearly readable.
The CRB lost a tiny little bit in my eyes, i don't know how the Ultimate Equipment would do with it's even more text and less pictures ratio.
Probably no problem for good eyes.
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Previously I had all RPG-line books as nice PDF's on a tablet, as well as pure text versions in an app on said tablet, if I'm to GM not at home (most of the time).
Since the Pocket Editions of the Core rulebook and Bestiary 1, I do have those two books with me as well. I don't know if I'm to get all the other Bestiaries, if they were being produced in the same format.
(2 probably, 3 maybe, 4 and beyond likely not.)
The ARG, ACG, UM, UC and others aren't that necessary in day-to-day gaming, but UE would be a really nice addition for me.
Any time loot is handed out, we are grabbing a tablet or phone to look up what exactly that item does, if it isn't a simple +2 flaming longsword.
UE could eliminate that for the most part.
(And yes, we are a group of younger gamers, with me being the oldest at 33, still 5 of us 7 need seeing aids (contact-lenses or glasses/spectacles) but we don't have a problem with the smaller printing)
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Previously I had all RPG-line books as nice PDF's on a tablet, as well as pure text versions in an app on said tablet, if I'm to GM not at home (most of the time).
Since the Pocket Editions of the Core rulebook and Bestiary 1, I do have those two books with me as well. I don't know if I'm to get all the other Bestiaries, if they were being produced in the same format.
(2 probably, 3 maybe, 4 and beyond likely not.)
The ARG, ACG, UM, UC and others aren't that necessary in day-to-day gaming, but UE would be a really nice addition for me.Any time loot is handed out, we are grabbing a tablet or phone to look up what exactly that item does, if it isn't a simple +2 flaming longsword.
UE could eliminate that for the most part.(And yes, we are a group of younger gamers, with me being the oldest at 33, still 5 of us 7 need seeing aids (contact-lenses or glasses/spectacles) but we don't have a problem with the smaller printing)
I also find it much easier to open a book and flip to the page where i know to find something, than using an electronic device and having to type in something - i know the Core Rulebook so well, that i can find almost everything in a few seconds.
The Advanced Players Guide is something that i would like to have as a pocket Edition, but you are probably right about the UE book being very handy for obvious reasons.
I´m now going to post in the product page of these two that i want them as a pocket edition.
I encourage you to do the same, Franz. ;-)
Will follow your lead.
