Tell me what to buy!

[Piratecat]

Well, by 'no one' I mean.. hey, look behind you! A three-headed monkey!

 

[Nonlethal Force]

I'd seriously consider buying a membership to Amazon if you haven't already. I bought one to BooksAMillion.com and now don't spend more than $18 and change for a book. That meant that the first book I bought paid for the membership right there. All the rest of the savings are gravy! Perhaps Amazon has a similar type of plan?

My top 3 favorite WoTC suppliments for 3.5 are (in order):
Expanded Psionics Handbook (no, you do NOT need the Psionics Handbook)
Draconomicon
PHB II

I've noticed that no one is recommending the "Complete" books. I never got around to buying them myself; should I?

Now this surprises me. Seriously? Huh.

In that case, I'd recommend them if you need feats and PrC ideas. If not, read 'em in a bookstore and glean but don't buy. I like them all so far 'cept CPsi. (And I love the XPH so I'm not a Psi hater). Some (Like RA) claim CD is broken crazy ... but for me it depends on the group. I game with people who don't like the min/max feel, so I don't see the brokenness of the book. But, I can see how some things could be exploited.

 

[Doug McCrae]

I'd recommend Eberron Campaign Setting above anything else for a GM. It will give you a lot more ideas than the monster, terrain or class books even if you don't use the setting.

Of the books I own the only other ones that are much good are Complete Arcane and Expanded Psionics Handbook.

 

[librarius_arcana]

Unearthed Arcana, Draconomicon, And The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting

 

[librarius_arcana]

not really.

Got to agree,

 

[Aus_Snow]

Unearthed Arcana, Draconomicon, And The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting

Um. Did you read the original post? Like:

no alternate systems

, and

campaign books are also not necessary

 

[librarius_arcana]

Um. Did you read the original post? Like:

, and

Well I don't really consider "Unearthed Arcana" as an "alternate" as it's part of the D&D Line

and "The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting" is useful outside of the Campaign setting

 

[Torx]

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

I ended up going with the Player's Handbook II (since nearly everyone recommended it), the Complete Adventurer, and Dynasties and Demagogues.

I ended up paying a little over $3 thanks to taxes. That's pretty good, methinks.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I ended up going with the Player's Handbook II (since nearly everyone recommended it), the Complete Adventurer, and Dynasties and Demagogues.

Great choices! Enjoy!

 

[librarius_arcana]

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

I ended up going with the Player's Handbook II (since nearly everyone recommended it), the Complete Adventurer, and Dynasties and Demagogues.

I ended up paying a little over $3 thanks to taxes. That's pretty good, methinks.

Player's Handbook II, Yeah thats okay

Dynasties and Demagogues, Never read this one though

Complete Adventurer, What no! lol, most of the Complete series is just fluff and a waste of time :\