Ptolus Sketchbook vol. 3: Necropolis now available!

[Jaws]

Ptolus Sketchbook vol. 3: Necropolis

The quality of the art is superb.

It's the ‘look we are Forge Studios’ on every black & white picture that bothers me.

2 stars out of five (that includes price factor).


Peace and smiles

j.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

It's the ‘look we are Forge Studios’ on every black & white picture that bothers me.

2 stars out of five (that includes price factor).

What's that mean?

 

[Odhanan]

What's that mean?

Each sketchbook gathers a number of illustrations related to the Ptolus district it depicts. Each illustration appears two times in the sketchbook: one time on a parchment background, and on time one a white page (to print it and use less ink, I guess). The white pages each bear the "The Forge" logo and the title of the sketchbook at the top. That's what Jaws is talking about I think.

I don't mind myself. After all, I can cut the headers off once printed if I want to.

 

[Dog Moon]

Includes the price factor? Does that mean that 10$ is too much for you? I was thinking that getting these could be cool, but at 10$ per set, if they're doing every district, that would almost be as much as the Ptolus book by itself, which I'm not sure is worth it...

Now, 5$ per thing, I'd probably buy at least a couple of them then.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

If The Forge would put them out POD, I'd pay for each of them ... (Starting with the Docks, hint hint.)

 

[Pinotage]

I'm a big fan of visual aids, and while I don't think I'll ever try Ptolus, images of this nature are useful for a wide variety of things beyond Ptolus. Visual aids make great handouts or attachments when playing online. I don't mind the logos either. Besides, they're not in the image itself, so you can cut them out if you want. They drew some good stuff, they deserve the recognition.

Pinotage

 

[Jaws]

Each illustration appears two times in the sketchbook

That is why this product should be half of what the price they are asking.

I don't mind the logos either. Besides, they're not in the image itself, so you can cut them out if you want.

Some of the images, the logo is on top of the art (the smaller TF logo on the jpeg images).

I have no problem cutting them out but why should I be wasting ink on their logo? It is simple enough to not have it included. I know and they know who they are. When people ask where I got that picture, I gladly tell them who.


Peace and smiles

j.

 

[Odhanan]

That is why this product should be half of what the price they are asking.

I agree that the price is a bit steep despite the gorgeous artwork, especially when, like you and I, you're a fan of Ptolus and want to purchase all of the sketchbooks. A bundle at a lower price would be great. *nod*

 

[Thomas Percy]

As someone see, I write Ptolus review here at EnWorld from some time, and I skipped (skip?) the whole Necropolis chapter, because I don't like very much dungeon crawl adventures.
But then I found above mentioned sketchbook containing pictures I like so much, I' start again a reading of Necropolis chapter again, and maybe I'll refill (make complete) my review.
As I said, I do and say it as a fan of Ptolus only, I don't have any single peny from The Forge sketchbooks.

 

[Odhanan]

As someone see, I write Ptolus review here at EnWorld from some time, and I skipped (skip?) the whole Necropolis chapter, because I don't like very much dungeon crawl adventures.
But then I found above mentioned sketchbook containing pictures I like so much, I' start again a reading of Necropolis chapter again, and maybe I'll refill (make complete) my review.
As I said, I do and say it as a fan of Ptolus only, I don't have any single peny from The Forge sketchbooks.

I know what you mean, my friend. The Sketchbooks are great as visual inspiration for the various parts of the city! I can't wait to hand some pictures to the players as they explore the city. That'll be awesome!