Tinker Gnome
Explorer
I was wondering why a lot of people seem to like box sets so much. Any real advantages to them over hardcovers or softcovers?
Boxed Sets
ephemeron
Explorer
It's easier to fit goodies into a boxed set -- poster-sized maps, separate booklets for players and GM's, dice, player handouts, whatnot.
There's also a nostalgia factor. I started out with the red-box Basic Set, so opening a boxed set brings back some of the excitement from when it was all new to me.
There's also a nostalgia factor. I started out with the red-box Basic Set, so opening a boxed set brings back some of the excitement from when it was all new to me.
FATDRAGONGAMES
First Post
For me it's the nostalgia factor-I just love a RPG that comes in a box. I can't wait for the new Castles & Crusades Basic boxed set that is coming out later this year from Troll Lord. If it's out in time I plan on getting several for Christmas present for several younger players I know.
HelloChristian
First Post
I was looking through my Night below box set the other day. As I was doing so, I was amazed at the volume of material within. Booklets, handouts and even a battle mat filled the box to capacity. I love how much stuff can be put in a box!
Tinker Gnome
Explorer
One thing I was wondering about is durablility. How many people's old box sets have fallen apart over the years?
Doug McCrae
Legend
Pluses:
Sheer volume of stuff
The mystery factor - what's in the box?
Nostalgia
Minuses:
Cost
Durability
Sheer volume of stuff
The mystery factor - what's in the box?
Nostalgia
Minuses:
Cost
Durability
DragonLancer
Adventurer
Galeros said:
I can't stand box sets. They take up too much room, and cost far too much.
Treebore
First Post
I love boxed sets, especially when it contains things like the Wilderlands, Aeroth, Rappan Athuk: Reloaded, City of Brass, and the upcoming "Castle whiterock".
Durability? Depends. Were you smart enough to use packing tape around all the corners/edges? If so, 15 years and counting on my older boxes.
Durability? Depends. Were you smart enough to use packing tape around all the corners/edges? If so, 15 years and counting on my older boxes.
Aus_Snow
First Post
Their durability tends to be fine, IME. But then, I am careful with them, as I am with books.
I love them. Sure, I love books too, but box sets are just plain awesome. Not to the point where I'd buy one of no real value to me, but to the point where a choice between two nearly identical items, in book and box format, would always end in me buying the box set version.
Poster maps and a nice-looking place to store them, with the things they're meant to be with.
I love them. Sure, I love books too, but box sets are just plain awesome. Not to the point where I'd buy one of no real value to me, but to the point where a choice between two nearly identical items, in book and box format, would always end in me buying the box set version.
Poster maps and a nice-looking place to store them, with the things they're meant to be with.
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