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<blockquote data-quote="Steel_Wind" data-source="post: 1724025" data-attributes="member: 20741"><p>The most practical advice - and I am surprised no one had mentioned it - is a subscription to Dungeon Magazine.</p><p></p><p>Some back issues of same at your FLGS are a good investment too - and pretty cheap overall. In terms of value for your $$ - nothing beats Dungeon.</p><p></p><p>Most extablished settings wil cost you a pretty penny, be it FR, DragonLance, Kalamar or even something non-WotC licensed like Sovereign Stone or Iron Kingdoms. Blackmoor is new and also looks good.</p><p></p><p>If you are a more traditional High Fantasy fan, I would avoid Eberron. I despise it. Others like it. I think it comes down to traditional feel vs. "out there". Eberron is "out there". Not my cuppa.</p><p></p><p>If you are inclined to roll your own setting, Dungeon Mag - again - is the best deal available to help you flesh it out with some adventures at the best price.</p><p></p><p>In terms of WotC books, I'd recommend the Monster Manual II, Fiend Folio, Monsters of Faerun and - I suppose - Monster Manual III (though I have not got that one yet).</p><p></p><p>Can never have too many monster books!</p><p></p><p>Lastly - also something which has not been mentioned: E-tools. The words "amazingly useful" fail to capture the coolness of this product to me. If you are the type who prepares for his game sessions, you'll love it. If you are the type who is very much a seat of his pants DM - you'll get a lot less out of it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steel_Wind, post: 1724025, member: 20741"] The most practical advice - and I am surprised no one had mentioned it - is a subscription to Dungeon Magazine. Some back issues of same at your FLGS are a good investment too - and pretty cheap overall. In terms of value for your $$ - nothing beats Dungeon. Most extablished settings wil cost you a pretty penny, be it FR, DragonLance, Kalamar or even something non-WotC licensed like Sovereign Stone or Iron Kingdoms. Blackmoor is new and also looks good. If you are a more traditional High Fantasy fan, I would avoid Eberron. I despise it. Others like it. I think it comes down to traditional feel vs. "out there". Eberron is "out there". Not my cuppa. If you are inclined to roll your own setting, Dungeon Mag - again - is the best deal available to help you flesh it out with some adventures at the best price. In terms of WotC books, I'd recommend the Monster Manual II, Fiend Folio, Monsters of Faerun and - I suppose - Monster Manual III (though I have not got that one yet). Can never have too many monster books! Lastly - also something which has not been mentioned: E-tools. The words "amazingly useful" fail to capture the coolness of this product to me. If you are the type who prepares for his game sessions, you'll love it. If you are the type who is very much a seat of his pants DM - you'll get a lot less out of it. [/QUOTE]
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