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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gorg" data-source="post: 8222848" data-attributes="member: 7029501">For $100, you're getting into the territory of the core rules set at places like Wal-mart.   So, for a little more, you can HAVE all 3 rulebooks.  I'd be all over boxed sets for settings, or adventures, though.  Those not only play right into the hands of the format, but IMO  an adventure in large hardbound text form is a pain right in the buttocks to actually play.   I'm constantly flipping back and forth between the map and the text,   and having to flip to an appendix for monster statistics;  specific magic items, and extras like new spells, etc just makes it more annoying.  A boxed set would give you the maps in large format, and hopefully in screen form too (like the old basic and AD&D modules did!)  At the very least, a booklet for the adventure itself, and probably more than one, considering the mini campaign direction adventures have taken.   Perhaps a separate booklet for the monsters; NPC's, and unique items/spells.   Probably cards for various things you'd access often, and perhaps some other case candy.   All in a box large enough to hold your notes and dice as well.  As it is now,  I have to go through and copy important encounters,  rooms, treasures and stats into a notebook  for the expected next session.  Just so I can look at them AND the map at the same time- and not be constantly looking stuff up in the appendices.    I also leave enough space for  round by round combat logs:  initiative order,  HP totals, who does what,  condition and spell/effect durations (and when they end), and other things like when others might join the fight.   And, at the end,  XP for that encounter;  any items the party found, and any loot.   I'll also make a note of who is wounded, and any healing done to them.  It just makes it easier to have a foe's full combat statistics right at my fingertips, as well as standard tactics.  Plus, the format also gives me a place to jot notes on adjustments I made.  Having separate booklets for the adventure,  the appendix type stuff,  and a fold out  or stand up map all available to look at at a glance would save me a TON of preparation time.   Then I'd just have to keep the notes n stuff.   Spell and monster cards would be awesome!Campaign settings should include  world maps,  area maps, a booklet of player type stuff, a DM's booklet, and whatever else they deem appropriate- like a themed DM's screen.</blockquote>

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