Adventurer's Vault - What do you think?

[Herremann the Wise]

Hello everyone,

I was just looking for some opinions here in regards to how you are intending (or not intending) to use the "first" supplement for 4E? What are your impressions overall? Anything you thought was really good or really poor?

It seems to me that a lot of this material would have gone in the DMG, but since MIs were ported to the PHB (a decision I did not like), there simply would not have been enough room. I have to say, the sheer scope of material in Adventurer's Vault is nothing short of wonderful but I was a little disappointed that so much of the stuff was +x orientated. I would have loved to have seen more "magical" items that did not specifically buff something or have some powerful daily effect. Items that put the mystery and specialness back into the magic I suppose. Still, I have to give the book thumbs up in most respects - well done WotC.

Best Regards
Herremann the Wise

 

[the Jester]

I'm loving it. I'm almost done reading it, and have already set several of the items in it into treasure parcels, including a magical version of one of the new weapons!

Just about every page has at least one "Ooooh!" item on it.

 

[Crothian]

Ya, not a fan of all the pluses. But I really enjoyed the book and feel like it is a good first suppliment and also a good pick of the first suplliment.

 

[Shroomy]

While not every item is perfect (or perfectly balanced), this is hands down the best supplement released so far (I've bought everything 4e from WoTC). I'm looking to get a lot of mileage out of it (I get to use my new +2 dynamic weapon tomorrow).

 

[Wormwood]

Excellent.

My player's wish lists have never been more interesting, nor have my 'surprise; items.

 

[mach1.9pants]

It is excellent value, enough magic items and stuff for the next dozen campaigns!

 

[JVisgaitis]

Its definitely worth it. I was just miffed about the small selection of weapons and mundane equipment. Its very well done though and almost a must have.

 

[Holy Bovine]

This ranks up there with the 3E Magic Item Compendium for me. I loved the MIC and AV gives me all of that for 4E. The addition of Reagents for spells was perhaps my favourite part and is woefully overlooked, imo, by the fans.

 

[WayneLigon]

There's just something weird about the travel times given. I'm pretty sure any flying creature is going to be faster than a land creature by a significant amount. I guess they didn't want to make them 'too good' or something.

 

[questing gm]

Is this more of a player's book or a DM's book?

I'm guessing player's, since magic items are now under their domain. But is there any information that should be withheld from them?