$40 Shopping Spree

[Cobblestone]

My gaming group gave me a $40 gift certificate to our LFGS (The Source comics and games in St. Paul, MN) as a Christmas present (yeah, they're a little slow, but it's the thought that counts!). Anyway, we're in the middle of a Big 3 (PHB, DMG, MM) only 3.5 Birthright campaign, so nothing is jumping out at me as an immediate must-have.

So here's my question. I have $40 to spend. What do I spend it on? What books or supplements or game aids (3rd party or whatever) provide the most value? Do I just go in and buy $40 worth of dice?

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Peace,

C-Stone

 

[theredrobedwizard]

Save money until June 6th. I hear there's a pretty interesting new product coming out that day.

-TRRW

 

[smootrk]

I also suggest waiting for the new edition...

Even though I am not planning on moving into the new edition, I must game when I can... and if I am forced to game with the new edition (due to lack of other options), then at least I would have a copy of new PHB.

 

[Cobblestone]

theredrobedwizard wrote:

Save money until June 6th. I hear there's a pretty interesting new product coming out that day.

And smootrk seconded:

I also suggest waiting for the new edition...

Even though I am not planning on moving into the new edition, I must game when I can... and if I am forced to game with the new edition (due to lack of other options), then at least I would have a copy of new PHB.

Which is a very good point. What about Keep on the Border-err Shadowfell? It's supposed to have quick-start rules in it, right? Are they going to be similar enough to the rule books to give a good understanding of 4e?

Thanks for the quick replies.

C-Stone

 

[blargney the second]

I'd go with edition-proof products like minis, battlemats/tiles, and other fun accessories.

 

[Tewligan]

Save money until June 6th. I hear there's a pretty interesting new product coming out that day.

Hell, yeah - Ninja Gaiden 2 is coming out for the XBox 360 in Europe that day! Man, that's gonna be sweet.

 

[Aus_Snow]

I'd go with edition-proof products like minis, battlemats/tiles, and other fun accessories.

Yeah, this. Even if you are going to do the 4e thing. Why wait, when you can spend money now, that's what I always say. To myself, internally.

Evidently, anyhow.

 

[Nyaricus]

What about Keep on the Border-err Shadowfell? It's supposed to have quick-start rules in it, right? Are they going to be similar enough to the rule books to give a good understanding of 4e?

Thanks for the quick replies.

C-Stone

I'd go with KotS if it's in stock. It'll be an interesting introduction to the new rules, you can use it almost immediately, and your gaming group can check out the new-shiney

 

[roguerouge]

I'd recommend some Paizo modules, myself. See which ones have stuff you can yoink for your campaign. It's the gift of time and a stylin' set piece!

 

[Thanael]

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