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<blockquote data-quote="evildmguy" data-source="post: 2492984" data-attributes="member: 6092"><p><strong>Torn between two . . . editions</strong></p><p></p><p>I am torn on this book. On the one hand, you are correct in what you say. The book does cover things in a very shallow way. The lack of a pull out map is terrible. Further, there are only certain aspects covered in the book and from a new player's perspective, it would be very weird as to why the things they emphasized were the things emphasized. For example, why was so much spent on religion and temples? Does Waterdeep emphasize religion? How much of an influence are the academies on daily life? It also reads as if there are a dozen groups at every corner, ready to pull Waterdeep down. So, it is certainly a skewed perspective on the City of Splendors. </p><p></p><p>However, I read a post from Eric Boyd somewhere that when he wrote this, he tried to keep in mind new players to the game and old players who might have a previous source on Waterdeep. From *that* perspective, which is mine, he did a great job. I don't feel cheated that the history was repeated, because it was a good read and had the "current" version of history there. The people and places covered mesh well with what I have and are good for references. There are a ton of new ideas and ideas for adventures within the city, which are always good. </p><p></p><p>I know that not everyone has the previous items on Waterdeep. I would have loved it if the book had been bigger, had more updated (not with game mechanics, though, as I don't need those) information on many areas and had a map. However, as someone who has the Volo guide, the boxed set and FR1, it is nice to see WotC give me something that compliments everything I have already bought, instead of re-hashing old material in 3E. I felt like I was rewarded! </p><p></p><p>Still, a good review and probably fair given the choice they made. </p><p></p><p>Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. </p><p></p><p>Have a good one! Take care! </p><p></p><p>edg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="evildmguy, post: 2492984, member: 6092"] [b]Torn between two . . . editions[/b] I am torn on this book. On the one hand, you are correct in what you say. The book does cover things in a very shallow way. The lack of a pull out map is terrible. Further, there are only certain aspects covered in the book and from a new player's perspective, it would be very weird as to why the things they emphasized were the things emphasized. For example, why was so much spent on religion and temples? Does Waterdeep emphasize religion? How much of an influence are the academies on daily life? It also reads as if there are a dozen groups at every corner, ready to pull Waterdeep down. So, it is certainly a skewed perspective on the City of Splendors. However, I read a post from Eric Boyd somewhere that when he wrote this, he tried to keep in mind new players to the game and old players who might have a previous source on Waterdeep. From *that* perspective, which is mine, he did a great job. I don't feel cheated that the history was repeated, because it was a good read and had the "current" version of history there. The people and places covered mesh well with what I have and are good for references. There are a ton of new ideas and ideas for adventures within the city, which are always good. I know that not everyone has the previous items on Waterdeep. I would have loved it if the book had been bigger, had more updated (not with game mechanics, though, as I don't need those) information on many areas and had a map. However, as someone who has the Volo guide, the boxed set and FR1, it is nice to see WotC give me something that compliments everything I have already bought, instead of re-hashing old material in 3E. I felt like I was rewarded! Still, a good review and probably fair given the choice they made. Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. Have a good one! Take care! edg [/QUOTE]
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