GC 2006 - Ptolus Hardback $120!?!

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I appologize for derailing the thread and would like to ask all others to ignore my previous posts. Mods, feel free to delete them.

Is your edit button broken? You can edit them out yourself, if you want.

 

[Crothian]

There are few companies that would trust to make a hundred dollar book worth while, but Monte is one of them.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

There are few companies that would trust to make a hundred dollar book worth while, but Monte is one of them.

Plus, he comes over and personally French-kisses everyone who buys a copy. It's true.

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

So for those who buy this will this actually be used in play or will it be something that you sit on the shelf and avoid handling? If a buddy wants to look at it will you tell him to put on gloves and use tweezers to turn the pages? Or will handling it be dissallowed?

On another note for that amount the binding on the book better be on par with the 1970's AD&D books and not like most of the RPG hardbacks I've bought in the past 10 years that have mediocre bindings that break apart when you try to lay them flat on the table, or just open them to read on a regular basis.

But either way I'm not his market, I can't bring myself to pay for bells and whistles that don't do much to improve the utility I would get out of the product.

 

[Crothian]

So for those who buy this will this actually be used in play or will it be something that you sit on the shelf and avoid handling? If a buddy wants to look at it will you tell him to put on gloves and use tweezers to turn the pages? Or will handling it be dissallowed?

It will get used, all books get used.

 

[D_Sinclair]

To be honest, given the sheer size and the bells & whistles, it sounds like at $120, Ptolus will be underpriced by about $50.

But then again, I'm used to watching my boss drop $400+ on 700-1200 page clothbound hardcovers with B&W interiors on gloss paper.

 

[KB9JMQ]

Well the setting isnt for me but if it was I would have no problem justifying the cost. I know I will get much more out of it than it costs.
Not to say I won't be jealous of those who will get it. A nice gaming book is still a nice gaming book.

Now if someone would do a huge Eberron adventure with cd, maps, etc I would be all over it.

 

[IronWolf]

So for those who buy this will this actually be used in play or will it be something that you sit on the shelf and avoid handling?

If I were to buy it it would be because I plan on using at least parts of it in a campaign. It certainly wouldn't sit up on a shelf unused.

 

[Crothian]

If I were to buy it it would be because I plan on using at least parts of it in a campaign. It certainly wouldn't sit up on a shelf unused.

Ironpup could play it, or you can store it on the ironing board for Ironwife.....

 

[Sunderstone]

Hehe. That's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. Do you also not own a car, since every company sell models that are probably more than what you'd be willing to pay for?

Actually , I own a car, tyvm. I also have 2 jobs which keep me spoiled when it comes to things I want to buy so no problem with spending that kind of money on anything. I just wont spend that kind of money on one book. Save me the fanboyism and try getting out more yourself.

Mud slinging aside...
My favorite designers of old have always been Monte Cook and Bruce Cordell. Through the years Ive watched Malhavoc grow, bought a fair share of Malhavoc books, and have lurked in there forums. To me there isnt any justification for spending that much on any one book from Malhavoc or anyone else.

Someone mentioned it being a "Collectors Item", this I agree with to an extent. Im a "Collector". I own way too much D20 stuff that I know will never see a gaming table. My favorites ones, I usually buy two copies. One copy for the wear and tear of travelling to the game, seeing use, etc. The other copy is for my personal collection.
The Shackled City Hardcover is an example of this. I would love to buy a 2nd copy for my personal collection, Ive even had a second copy in my hands at one point. I just cant see spending another $45-60 on a second copy. I still might or might not break down and buy another copy though but I dont know when.