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Hi everyone,
I just wanted to get peoples opinion on what is a really good Pathfinder product to order. I already have a sub to the AP's but we are expecting my son to be born within the next two or three weeks. We have enough money to handle everything but it puts a dent in what I can buy.
So say I have $40 to spend what does everyone think would be the best things to buy. Korvosa, some minis, the gazetter... whatever. I have read a lot of different posts on the products and I can't narrow it down. So give me a hand you guys. Thanks in advance.
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So say I have $40 to spend what does everyone think would be the best things to buy. Korvosa, some minis, the gazetter... whatever. I have read a lot of different posts on the products and I can't narrow it down. So give me a hand you guys. Thanks in advance.
Well I would strongly suggest Classic Monsters revisited and GM Gems by the werecabbages. While not *necessary* to run the AP i believe they great buys. I would also invest in diapers and some sleep whilst you can get it sir.
Good luck with your son, may he never roll a 1
The Gazetteer and Green Eggs and Ham.
The Gazetteer and Entombed with the Phaeroahs.
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The Gaz is way up there. Korvosa is good.
You could also get adventures: Entombed with the Pharoahs, Kobold King are highly reccomended. Into the Haunted Forest is a lotta fun for 5 bucks.
pdf's are even cheaper, and you can get some free ones, like Hollow's Last Hope.
"Goodnight, Gorilla" is highly recommended for the little one.
Have fun!
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Hi everyone,
I just wanted to get peoples opinion on what is a really good Pathfinder product to order. I already have a sub to the AP's but we are expecting my son to be born within the next two or three weeks. We have enough money to handle everything but it puts a dent in what I can buy.
So say I have $40 to spend what does everyone think would be the best things to buy. Korvosa, some minis, the gazetter... whatever. I have read a lot of different posts on the products and I can't narrow it down. So give me a hand you guys. Thanks in advance.
*cough*Guide to Korvosa*cough*
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First, determine whether you're going to run the APs or something of more a homebrew variety? If you're planning more original items, then I highly recommend the modules subscription. Both products are very high quality - I'm lucky to be able to have them both, but my point is, if I had to choose then I would decide based on what I would "use" the most.
Gazetteer. Guide to Korvosa, especially if you're planning on running a CotCT game.
Oh, and I hear that GM Gems book is pretty keen. :P
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*cough*Guide to Korvosa*cough*You should see someone about that cough Mike.
I did. The doctor said the only cure was for the book to go into reprint. *cough* Which means more people must purchase it! *cough*
SELF PROMOTOR (Oops - was that outloud???)
*cough*Guide to Korvosa*cough*
It's the only way to get ahead in life. ;)
Wait for the hard bound book that comes out in August
Congrats on the new kid we just had our 2nd like 2 weeks ago
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I have purchased a few adventures, and really dig "Crown of the Kobold King."
In anticipation of DMing "Curse of the Crimson Throne" I picked up the Mike-recommended "Guide to Korvosa." It's excellent, if you plan on doing that AP.
My Gaz is in the way... hopefully waiting for me at home!
For kid books, I love reading "No No Yes Yes", "Piggies", "I Love You, Stinky Face" and "B is for Bear" (awesome textured pictures) to my 2-month old.
Yes, sleep is a good thing. Luckily, our li'l one has settled into a 10-hour sleep pattern already. Wish you the same luck in the 'good baby lottery'!
Depends on what you want:
City based: Korvosa
Rural based: Guide to the Darkmoon Veil (when it comes out)
Awesome monsters: Classic Monsters Revisited
Large brush strokes of the world: Gazetteer
I'd recommend against adventures since they 1) are pretty much one use products and 2) that individual one may not be the one you want.
*following Mike's example* or you could get five awesome NPCs.
Guilty as charged!
...I see an awful lot of YouTubing for someone who complains about how much work he has to do on that hardcover. (:
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...I see an awful lot of YouTubing for someone who complains about how much work he has to do on that hardcover. (:
Guilty as charged!
Ouch!
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...I see an awful lot of YouTubing for someone who complains about how much work he has to do on that hardcover. (:
Guilty as charged!
I have a whole page of those links lined up to drop in to any post I make. ;) Takes me 10 seconds.
I have a whole page of those links lined up to drop in to any post I make. ;) Takes me 10 seconds....I see an awful lot of YouTubing for someone who complains about how much work he has to do on that hardcover. (:
Guilty as charged!
No ruining my vision of you sitting back there watching videos!
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No ruining my vision of you sitting back there watching videos!
I don't have time for that!
I like Classic Monsters Revisited. From all the Pathfinder Chronicles stuff, I like that the most so far.
You have to ask yourself: Did you like what they did with Goblins and Ogres in Burnt Offerings and The Hook Mountain Massacre? Do you want to hear more, about those two and 8 other classics?
If yes, go and get that book. They managed to cleave to the traditional creatures while still giving them a fresh image.
The Guide to Korvosa isn't bad, either - interesting city!
And of course the Gazetteer - though if you have limited budget, you might want to wait for the Campaign setting for more complete information about Golarion.
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I have a whole page of those links lined up to drop in to any post I make. ;) Takes me 10 seconds.He's got a whole page because he's been Rickroll'd a lot. ;)
It's true.
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Wow I didn't really expect to get that many responses. Thank you guys for taking the time.
I did like the paizo goblins, the ogres not so much. I do have some of the modules and I think they are great. I believe I will go for Guide to Korvosa I want something because I want something useable while still be a good read.
On the numerous books for the young one I must thank you guys there too. Some of them we have already for the 4 year old. Dr. Seuss is one of her favorites. Some of the others sound really good and we will probably be buying some of them soon.
Oh and Mike could you please watch where you coughing I almost caught something.
Though it may be too late to change your mind, I loved Classic Monsters Revisited and the Critical Hit / Critical Miss Decks.
Rick Astley.
Man, that guy can really dance.
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That was ironic in case you didn't notice it.
He dances like a white junior high kid in 1986.
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He dances like a white junior high kid in 1986.Really? Because I was 5 in 86 and that's how I danced at 5. :P
I keep forgetting how many younglings populate this board ; )
Back in about 87 in the days of West End Games Star Wars rpg, i had a Rick Astley esque singer in one of the bars on Cloud City. He was the rebels contact but took to the cover role he was playing with gusto and decided to leave the rebellion.
Lando Carlrissian had to bride the rebel pcs to *escort* of Cloud City the covert agent before their departure.
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I keep forgetting how many younglings populate this board ; )
Young... I'll give you YOUNG!
Anyway, my birthday is the 25th and I feel old!
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I keep forgetting how many younglings populate this board ; )Young... I'll give you YOUNG!
Anyway, my birthday is the 25th and I feel old!
The PAIN, make it stop !!
that was a great site SirU i'll leave it for my girlfriend to open up so she can share in the suffering.
Hmm so happy advance birthday sir gemini, that make me 11 yrs less a month your senior : P
Funny enough your birthday coincides with the Original Star Wars release and i just posted a Star Wars rpg reference above.
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Funny enough your birthday coincides with the Original Star Wars release and i just posted a Star Wars rpg reference above.
Indeed it does and my love for D&D is surpassed by Star Wars. :)
2007/2008 has been a rough year for me indeed...
Sacrifice.
Spell Plague.
Brand New Day.
If you can figure out what those 3 things refer to then you'll be able to figure out how they've single handedly ruined hobbies for me.
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Funny enough your birthday coincides with the Original Star Wars release and i just posted a Star Wars rpg reference above.Indeed it does and my love for D&D is surpassed by Star Wars. :)
Wait a minute ... are you my long lost son ? [see my profile page, baron arem heshvaun is actually a Star Wars villain circa 1980]
2007/2008 has been a rough year for me indeed...Sacrifice.
Spell Plague.
Brand New Day.If you can figure out what those 3 things refer to then you'll be able to figure out how they've single handedly ruined hobbies for me.
Legacy of the Force book 5.
The End of the Realms as we know it.Store Wars on YouTube.
Whilst i have the books i can't bare to read them because of the mental anguish it may cause me; here's hoping that The Force Unleashed video games and its tie ins give us a Star Wars mediocraty reprieve !
But alas for dealing the aftermath of the Spellplague Realms; welcome to Golarion my son .. er, SirU !
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII just want to tell you how I'm feeling, got to make you understand...
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2007/2008 has been a rough year for me indeed...
Sacrifice.
Spell Plague.
Brand New Day.
Legacy of the Force book 5.
The End of the Realms as we know it.
Store Wars on YouTube.
Close, you got 2 out of 3, I'll give you that. Brand New Day refers to Spider-Man's new story arc. Marvel retcon'd the entire universe by having Aunt May dying and Peter and Mary Jane making a deal with "the devil." They gave up their marriage and love (making it that they never got married) to save Aunt May... Peter's been retconed into a 30 year old leaving at home without a job who has no memory of making a deal with the devil.. great role model there. Oh.. and MJ has some how become an invunerable superhero called Jackpot ("Tiger, you just won the Jackpot." - MJ to Peter after they got married, after they made the deal to give up their love.)
If I ever meet J. Michael Straczynski... well it won't be pretty.
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Legacy of the Force book 5.
The End of the Realms as we know it.
Store Wars on YouTube.Close, you got 2 out of 3, I'll give you that. Brand New Day refers to Spider-Man's new story arc.
If I ever meet J. Michael Straczynski... well it won't be pretty.
I'm just close ??!
Well i was wondering about that, but i just checked and if you google Brand New Day Star Wars you get the Brand New Day Star Wars article that will lead you to the Store Wars on YouTube. Interesting coincidence.
That was painfully written dialog by the way, score a crit on Mr Straczynski when you meet him.
Count my vote as one for Guide to Korvosa. I started reading it and couldn't put it down until I finished it!