[FR] Forgotten Realms Setting products discussion
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The Forgotten Realms products I use the most are the FRCS (of course), Magic of Faerun, and Monsters of Faerun. I also use Lords of Darkness for reference when I'm designing enemies for the PCs to face. I also suspect I'll be getting a lot of use out of The Silver Marches book soon, since the PCs in my campaign are approaching that area.
Frankly, I love the Forgotten Realms setting. I can't think of any fantasy setting that is deeper and more richly-developed than Faerun. Besides all the current suppliments for FR, there are also scores of 1e and 2e FR suppliments that still contain valid information that players can use in their campaigns, as well as a host of older-edition modules and adventures that enterprising players could update to 3rd Edition. And if these weren't enough, there are more FR novels out there than you can shake a stick at. Granted, most of the novels are hit-and-miss, but if you can find a good one to read, it will give you a good "feel" for the realms.
Also, the FRCS is how a campaign-setting book should be done; Over 300 pages, hardcover, beautiful illustrations, new feats and spells, info on geography, deities, and NPCs. Oh, and like Henry mentioned in his post, the book is pratically overflowing with plot hooks and adventure ideas. Ever since I got the FRCS, I don't think I've picked up my Living Greyhawk Gazeteer once.
Frankly, I love the Forgotten Realms setting. I can't think of any fantasy setting that is deeper and more richly-developed than Faerun. Besides all the current suppliments for FR, there are also scores of 1e and 2e FR suppliments that still contain valid information that players can use in their campaigns, as well as a host of older-edition modules and adventures that enterprising players could update to 3rd Edition. And if these weren't enough, there are more FR novels out there than you can shake a stick at. Granted, most of the novels are hit-and-miss, but if you can find a good one to read, it will give you a good "feel" for the realms.
Also, the FRCS is how a campaign-setting book should be done; Over 300 pages, hardcover, beautiful illustrations, new feats and spells, info on geography, deities, and NPCs. Oh, and like Henry mentioned in his post, the book is pratically overflowing with plot hooks and adventure ideas. Ever since I got the FRCS, I don't think I've picked up my Living Greyhawk Gazeteer once.
Hmmm... as I sit here pondering my collection of well used 3rd Edition FR books, I find it strange that no one book jumps out as a contender.
I suppose Races of Faerun has been the most pleasant surprise for me thus far, as it has (finally) tied together the numerous cultural loose ends of the various races -humans in particular.
This last is important to me because as I’ve gotten older (OK, not that old
) it has become more important to knowwhat besides home country makes a Rashemi different from a Sembian. These sorts of differences are starting to "stick" in my players heads (when I portray them in game), making the campaign even more alive.
I've made frequent use of The Monsters and NPC’s section of City of the Spider Queen, especially now as my campaign is on the cusp of going into Epic Level Play.
Anyway, first post on these boards. Nice to be here!
I suppose Races of Faerun has been the most pleasant surprise for me thus far, as it has (finally) tied together the numerous cultural loose ends of the various races -humans in particular.
This last is important to me because as I’ve gotten older (OK, not that old
) it has become more important to knowwhat besides home country makes a Rashemi different from a Sembian. These sorts of differences are starting to "stick" in my players heads (when I portray them in game), making the campaign even more alive.I've made frequent use of The Monsters and NPC’s section of City of the Spider Queen, especially now as my campaign is on the cusp of going into Epic Level Play.
Anyway, first post on these boards. Nice to be here!
Olive
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Zogg said:
As someone who generally thinks that 3e does almost everything better than 2e, I reckon the 2e Realms god books just demolish the 3e F&P.
Magic of Faerun however is a book every DM should have, regardless of setting. I'm hoping some of the spell book stuff gets made core in 3.5e
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