I complain about the current MSRP of RPGs all the time...

[DaveMage]

I'll second the World's Largest Dungeon.

Rappan Athuk Reloaded is another one.

Ptolus.

In 2E, Faiths & Avatars was king for value to price.

 

[diaglo]

In 2E, Faiths & Avatars was king for value to price.

and Aurora's was Queen.

diaglo "dancing Queen" Ooi

 

[Psion]

In 2E, Faiths & Avatars was king for value to price.

We wanna talk 2e products, World Builder's Guide and Undermountain have delivered some serious mileage for me.

 

[Shade]

I've definitely gotten more than my money's worth out of the following:

• Dragon and Dungeon subscriptions
• Fiend Folio
• Monster Manual II
• Fiendish Codex I
• Lords of Madness
• Draconomicon
• Manual of the Planes
• Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
• Spell Compendium

 

[Jefe Bergenstein]

Whats funny about those people who gripe about the price of D&D books is that they never account for inflation. The price per page has dropped dramatically over the past 30 years. Plus the newer books have more full color artwork. D&D has gotten CHEAPER.

 

[atom crash]

Whats funny about those people who gripe about the price of D&D books is that they never account for inflation. The price per page has dropped dramatically over the past 30 years. Plus the newer books have more full color artwork. D&D has gotten CHEAPER.

That's a good point. I remember when I was a little kid my great uncle would always tell "crazy stories" about when he was younger and could get in to see a movie and buy popcorn and a drink, all for a nickel. It seemed to dismay him that things got so expensive over time.

Sometimes I feel like when I get older I'll be that "crazy old guy" who tells the grandnieces and grandnephews how, when I was a child, I used to be able to go see a movie and buy popcorn and a drink, all for less than $20. And we used paper money back in those days, too!

Everything gets more expensive over time. Gas is never ever going to be cheaper than $2 a gallon again. You won't ever be able to go see a movie with popcorn and a drink for a nickel. You won't be able to buy a brand new car for $100. And D&D books aren't going to get cheaper either. But as the price has increased so has the value and production quality; it's not like we're getting a more expensive product with no added value.

 

[MojoGM]

Dungeon Tiles are definately worth the money.

10$ per? If they keep cranking them out and they are of the same quality (or better) I'll keep buying them.

For me I'd have to say the D&D minis are worth it. For relatively cheap money I have a HUGE collection of minis to use for D&D. Worth both the time and money (and pain) of actually painting them myself.

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

Dungeon Tiles are definately worth the money.

10$ per? If they keep cranking them out and they are of the same quality (or better) I'll keep buying them.

For me I'd have to say the D&D minis are worth it. For relatively cheap money I have a HUGE collection of minis to use for D&D. Worth both the time and money (and pain) of actually painting them myself.

They used to be a fine deal, but with the price now at 15 bucks per 8 random figs they have moved out of the good deal category for me.

 

[Ridley's Cohort]

Whats funny about those people who gripe about the price of D&D books is that they never account for inflation. The price per page has dropped dramatically over the past 30 years. Plus the newer books have more full color artwork. D&D has gotten CHEAPER.

Yup.

$12 in 1979 translates into $34 in 2005 dollars.

$15 in 1979 translates into $42.50 in 2005 dollars.

 

[MojoGM]

They used to be a fine deal, but with the price now at 15 bucks per 8 random figs they have moved out of the good deal category for me.

I tend to buy by the case and online, so it makes them a little cheaper for me.

But you're right, they used to be an even better bargain.