DMG 2: yay or nay

[SidusLupus]

Is the DMG 2 worth buying?

I saw it today on the shelf at Barnes and Noble and hadnt really previously looked at it. There seemed to be some pretty nifty information in it but the $40 pricetag was far too high for me to just buy it on the spot.

I read the review for it and the author spoke highly of it but that $40 tag is still pretty hefty. It has nifty things but I'm not sure that it's worth it as a whole.

Any thoughts?

 

[Jdvn1]

It's really really useful. I like it a lot.

Then again, I get the majority of my books at a discount regardless.

 

[Zulithe]

$40? Get it on amazon.

I love it. Even the complete "fluff" like the Saltmarsh section is full of useful goodies.

By the way... looks like we're getting a Player's Handbook II in May 2006. Someone posted the amazon.com link at the WotC forums.

 

[demiurge1138]

Eh. It's alright. It's got some good stuff in it, but nothing that makes me suggest you jump at the bit to get it. Try to buy it at a discount, certainly.

Demiurge out.

 

[the Jester]

I really like it. It's got a lot of useful stuff for smoothing your game out.

 

[Mercule]

One of the better books.

 

[HeapThaumaturgist]

Well, here's some praise for it:

I rarely buy anything other than the core books. I have the core three for D&D, the core d20Modern book, the Grim Tales core, etc etc.

I'm sorely tempted to buy this book. There seems to be enough random stuff in it that I like, including the section I like to call: "Workplace Psychology for Gamers", swarm rules for bigger creatures, business rules, etc etc. There's alot of stuff I DON'T like in there ... like the "Spirit" rules where the party attracts some funky spirit that gives them a bunch of powers ... bleh bleh bleh. But on the other hand, the teamwork talents are GENIUS. Really like those.

But it's pretty much impossible for me to walk into a store and buy something. Ask my wife. I'm weird about purchases and I'll "go visit" something half a dozen times before I buy it. Drives my wife up the freakin' wall.

But I'll get this. After we get to know one another for a while more.

--fje

 

[Sleepy Voiced]

I recommend it. I have been DMing for a couple of decades, and while it may not have told me a lot of new stuff, it reminded me of a lot of important things. Things I may never have bothered thinking about consciously (like gamer types and other "social aspect" issues). The stuff like mob rules and teamwork benefits are pretty nice, and I really like the magical event and locations stuff.
But then, I had a gift certificate, $40 is a lot.

 

[pogre]

Well, here's some praise for it:

I rarely buy anything other than the core books. I have the core three for D&D, the core d20Modern book, the Grim Tales core, etc etc.

I'm sorely tempted to buy this book. There seems to be enough random stuff in it that I like, including the section I like to call: "Workplace Psychology for Gamers", swarm rules for bigger creatures, business rules, etc etc. There's alot of stuff I DON'T like in there ... like the "Spirit" rules where the party attracts some funky spirit that gives them a bunch of powers ... bleh bleh bleh. But on the other hand, the teamwork talents are GENIUS. Really like those.

But it's pretty much impossible for me to walk into a store and buy something. Ask my wife. I'm weird about purchases and I'll "go visit" something half a dozen times before I buy it. Drives my wife up the freakin' wall.

But I'll get this. After we get to know one another for a while more.

--fje

Heap - your buying habits mirror mine and I like the DMGII. It's not amazing, but you will find it worth your while. From one core rules guy to another - I think you will dig it.

 

[Steverooo]

By the way... looks like we're getting a Player's Handbook II in May 2006. Someone posted the amazon.com link at the WotC forums.

Anyone know anything about what's in this one???