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<blockquote data-quote="MrMyth" data-source="post: 5336389" data-attributes="member: 61155">I think part of the issue is your approach that you need to grab everything to have the &quot;CORE books&quot;. Keep in mind - if you are getting several PHB and setting books, you are ending up with significantly more content and options than from Pathfinder, so it will inevitably cost more. &nbsp;A better approach would be to choose the books with the options you specifically want and need. If you are DMing, you don't need all the PHBs, for example. I mean, you mention you've never played an RPG before. The big thing to keep in mind is that it is a group activity. Who else will be playing with you? Will someone else be DMing? If you are just a player, you don't need the DM books, the monster books, etc. You may only need one or two books that will let you build the character you want. &nbsp;Really, before you drop $100+ on the game, you need to figure out how you will be playing it. Running in a regular group? Playing in a regular group? Attending LFR or D&amp;D Encounters or Pathfinder Society? &nbsp;Those are pretty key questions. &nbsp;When you do get into it, your price tag can easily be half what you are estimating. If not less - pick up Rules Compendium and a month of DDI for $20-$30, then figure out what sourcebooks you actually want. You may not even need the Rules Compendium - it is a good comprehensive reference book, but 1 player book and 1 DM book can cover most of what you need to know. &nbsp;&nbsp;It's hit or miss. You can end up with a party that works together well and everyone has their moments to shine... or you can end up with one or two players that get overshadowed, and it can be a pretty poor experience for them. Especially if you are coming in without much experience of the game, there is a higher chance of making poor choices that could leave you with a less effective character. On the other hand, you've shown you can hunt down info online, which can help you steer away from many pitfalls.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MrMyth, post: 5336389, member: 61155"] I think part of the issue is your approach that you need to grab everything to have the "CORE books". Keep in mind - if you are getting several PHB and setting books, you are ending up with significantly more content and options than from Pathfinder, so it will inevitably cost more. A better approach would be to choose the books with the options you specifically want and need. If you are DMing, you don't need all the PHBs, for example. I mean, you mention you've never played an RPG before. The big thing to keep in mind is that it is a group activity. Who else will be playing with you? Will someone else be DMing? If you are just a player, you don't need the DM books, the monster books, etc. You may only need one or two books that will let you build the character you want. Really, before you drop $100+ on the game, you need to figure out how you will be playing it. Running in a regular group? Playing in a regular group? Attending LFR or D&D Encounters or Pathfinder Society? Those are pretty key questions. When you do get into it, your price tag can easily be half what you are estimating. If not less - pick up Rules Compendium and a month of DDI for $20-$30, then figure out what sourcebooks you actually want. You may not even need the Rules Compendium - it is a good comprehensive reference book, but 1 player book and 1 DM book can cover most of what you need to know. It's hit or miss. You can end up with a party that works together well and everyone has their moments to shine... or you can end up with one or two players that get overshadowed, and it can be a pretty poor experience for them. Especially if you are coming in without much experience of the game, there is a higher chance of making poor choices that could leave you with a less effective character. On the other hand, you've shown you can hunt down info online, which can help you steer away from many pitfalls. [/QUOTE]

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