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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Messageboard Golem" data-source="post: 2010289" data-attributes="member: 18387">By Steven Creech, Exec. Chairman d20 Magazine RackSizing Up the TargetFeats is a 144-page perfect bound book from Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG). The latest offering in their “one word” title series for the d20 system, this is a compilation of previously published open content feats that retails for $24.95.First BloodAccording to the back cover, the book contains over 1000 feats. Drawing from over 60 sources, it represents an extensive compilation from some of the industry’s best publishers. In addition, there are “hundreds of new feats.” A quick perusal of the section 15 shows books like: Alchemy & Herbalism, Armies of the Abyss, Blight Magic, Broadsides!, Chaos Magic, Codex Arcanis, Hall of the Rainbow Mage, Hollowfaust, Mystic Warriors, Mythic Races, Quintessential Elf, Seven Strongholds, The Taan, and War.Chapter one covers background feats that tend to reflect a component of the character’s life or heritage. Bloodgift feats also fall into this category. Some feats are restricted to first level only selections.Chapter two focuses on general feats and is, by large, the bulk of the book in terms of content. Chapter three deals with infernal pacts, and not just those from Evil either. These feats are only available to characters who make pacts with fiendish or demonic beasts.Magic feats are those associated with spellcasters and make up chapter four. Metamagic, item creation feats and general feats that affect spellcasting abilities are listed here. The last chapter introduces the concept of Quest feats. These are feats that are the result of a long and difficult journey. Quest feats require roleplay and the intent to pursue one must be declared. It must be earned, not purchased like other feats.Critical HitsOne of the strengths of this book is that AEG has made a conscious effort to fix any feats that seemed broken or needed “cleaning up.” The result is a compendium of feats that clearly state what the benefits are and how they apply to game mechanics.The quest feats are a good idea. I like the concept of having to earn a feat rather than just picking and choosing from a list and “Whamo!” your character can suddenly perform it flawlessly.Critical MissesBad editing has plagued AEG’s titles from the beginning. Thankfully, there has been dramatic improvement to the point where it is not as noticeable as it once was. However, some feats have errors in either the “prerequisites” or “special” section. For example, Blood of Magic (Bloodgift, Metamagic) carries the prerequisite of Cha 13+, Drakeblood, any two Metamagic feats, and arcane spellcaster 1st level+. Yet the special section states the feat may only be taken at 1st level and a character may never have more than one bloodgift feat. Well, Drakeblood is also a bloodgift feat, requires Cha 13+ and being a dwarf, and is also a feat that may only be taken at 1st level. Show me a first level spellcasting class that gets four feats!Coup de GraceFeats is a book that fully embraces the spirit of open gaming. Although there are errors present, the book has considerable utility for home gamers. I do not know how it stacks up against Mongoose’s Ultimate Feats book, but I do know that this particular book is ten dollars cheaper. Considering the number of Mongoose sources cited, there is certainly overlap between the two. I do like the fact, however, that AEG went the extra mile to clean up and fix the feats rather than just copying them verbatim. Even if they did make a few mistakes…To see the graded evaluation of this product and to leave comments that the reviewer will respond to, go to Fast Tracks at <a href="http://www.d20zines.com/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=&topic=4" target="_blank">www.d20zines.com.</a></blockquote>

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