I would buy them (there's almost nothing I like better than material on fiends!), but I'd prefer a "Book of the Holy" first, to further develop some of the celestials.
In terms of further Books of the Damned, Rakshasas get my vote. They're a pretty interesting bunch, in general, and
But I'd definitely buy any future Books of the Damned, regardless of which variation of fiend got the treatment within :)
I'd most assuredly buy a Rakshasa book, probably skip over one dedicated to Oni.
I'd rather see something for good and neutral outsiders (Inevitables!) first.
I would like to see this line continue...and a parallel line devoted to the good outsiders (Book of the Transcendent?)
Personally the evil outsiders I want to see the most info on are Kytons. From a cosmology and flavor standpoint, they are probably the most unique and influential outsider faction, yet we have the least information on. Especially since a book on Kytons could probably give us more info on the Shadow plan on Zon Kuthon.
I would like to see this line continue...and a parallel line devoted to the good outsiders (Book of the Transcendent?)
Personally the evil outsiders I want to see the most info on are Kytons. From a cosmology and flavor standpoint, they are probably the most unique and influential outsider faction, yet we have the least information on. Especially since a book on Kytons could probably give us more info on the Shadow plan on Zon Kuthon.
+1 to this, seriously.
+1 for Rakshasa and the Holy types
I would buy one for rakshasas in a heartbeat, but I do think the Holy types should get their due first (even though those books hold much less interest for me, personally).
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Well... several things immediately come to mind for me for how a "Book of the Damned" style book about celestials could be used...
1) It would have new celestials, which would include new allies for spells like planar ally
2) New player options like prestige classes, spells, and magic items that, unlike those presented in Books of the Damned, are not aimed at evil themes.
3) New deities (and associated benefits) for player characters to worship.
While I can see the use of a book on Inevitables and/or Proteans, I have no idea what I'd even do with a book on celestials.
Angel Fanatic as a villain? no one is Good Enough, even when they are good. Bigoted celestial who hunts Tieflings - because they are tieflings so that he can prevent the further spread of the fiendish contagion (genuinely sorry about what they do to good tieflings, but for the greater good they just can't be allowed the possibility of reproducing. . .)
Plus the Books of the Damned always flesh out the relevant planes a bit, which could be useful if you need to do some plane hopping at any point
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Well... several things immediately come to mind for me for how a "Book of the Damned" style book about celestials could be used...
1) It would have new celestials, which would include new allies for spells like planar ally
2) New player options like prestige classes, spells, and magic items that, unlike those presented in Books of the Damned, are not aimed at evil themes.
3) New deities (and associated benefits) for player characters to worship.
All of this plz!
Such books could also really expand the range of flavor for Team Good, just to kick the stereotype of "good is bland and boring" while it's down.
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As for evil outsiders we're hoping get the next Book of the Damned, throwing in for Kytons. A lot of the others I'd really like to see get their spotlight time as well, but the kytons are just singing to me at the moment.
Singing horrible horrible things. :(
Their not wanting to destroy the world(like many other evil outsider lines) and strict tenets and warped mindsets make them the ones I'm most curious right now. I just really like the idea of them possibly being perverse guardians of existence.
After all, without existence you can't have pain. And pain is proof of existence. Therefore....
The kytons are doing us a favor! :O Or so they say.
So I still have yet to really look at Kytons in the bestiary 3, they're basically Pathfinders answer to cenobites?
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Yes to Rakshasa, Kytons and lawful/chaotic/good outsiders ('specially Proteans and Formians. Never really 'got' Inevitables...).
Not really feeling Oni (or Divs) quite yet. Need more of them before I begin drooling, I think. Same with Axiomites. Need more before I think they warrant a book.
I'm not sure anything is gonna make me care about Aeons. Sorry neutral dudes!
Angel Fanatic as a villain? no one is Good Enough, even when they are good. Bigoted celestial who hunts Tieflings - because they are tieflings so that he can prevent the further spread of the fiendish contagion (genuinely sorry about what they do to good tieflings, but for the greater good they just can't be allowed the possibility of reproducing. . .)
...and other story ideas along this vein. People oftentimes forget that good and evil are determined through morality/ethics, which can easily vary among peoples, not to mention planes.
I'd be all for a book on the celestials. On the one hand, new options for players are always welcome. On the other hand... the look on the players' faces when an angel decends from the heavens, declares in a sad and somewhat incredulous voice that they have sinned, and draws his sword, is priceless!
Well... several things immediately come to mind for me for how a "Book of the Damned" style book about celestials could be used...
1) It would have new celestials, which would include new allies for spells like planar ally
2) New player options like prestige classes, spells, and magic items that, unlike those presented in Books of the Damned, are not aimed at evil themes.
3) New deities (and associated benefits) for player characters to worship.
Oh, and I think this post is a HUGE hint from Mr. Jacobs! Just sayin'.
We've got enough evil. I'd like a book on good.
Evil will always win because good is dumb.
Evil will always win because good is dumb.
Matter of opinion not to be taken as a fact, and not to be taken seriously.
I'm all for a Book of the Damned Rakshasa. But I'm pretty oni'd out after Jade Regent.
However, if they do a book of Damned Oni, I'd like to see if they flesh it out more. I lost a lot of interest in Oni after seeing them in JR...they seemed more wierd than interesting there...
Then again, until BOTD3, I wan't all that interested in Daemons either...
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So I still have yet to really look at Kytons in the bestiary 3, they're basically Pathfinders answer to cenobites?
Actually, Kytons, which first entered the game in Planescape back in the 90s, are D&D's answer to Clive Barker's cenobites. We just carried that torch on to its next logical destination.
Matter of opinion not to be taken as a fact, and not to be taken seriously.
Hopefully you're familiar with Spaceballs? I just thought it was funny and tonyz's post made me think of it. It certainly wasn't meant to be taken seriously.
So I still have yet to really look at Kytons in the bestiary 3, they're basically Pathfinders answer to cenobites?Actually, Kytons, which first entered the game in Planescape back in the 90s, are D&D's answer to Clive Barker's cenobites. We just carried that torch on to its next logical destination.
See I never knew they were introduced in Planescape, I just wasn't a huge fan of that setting due to one disastrous campaign. Thanks James for teaching me something new today.
I would love to see a book on Rakshasa and Oni. Not sure whether or not you could support a book on each... but I would totally buy a book on both. (Or the book on Oni alone.)
Rakshasa sooo much more than Oni. Preferably after Qlippoths and at similar time as Kytons... However, taking into acount similarity of Rakshasa and Oni themes they could be placed in the same book. But why waste good Rakshasa-rightfully belonging space for those Onis?!
I'd be actually be interested both in Rakshasa and Oni (though Qlippoth remain more intriguing).
Hmm... no love for the poor Asura across the board? I must admit, I kind of like them, so far, as well...
I like the Asura, I just don't think we have seen a whole lot of them to say much. Until we get an AP with an Asura emphasis they will probably remain "oh, those guys".