The Shaman
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I'm also in that minority, b.diddy (sorry, I just couldn't resist that one). I've plucked Draconomicon off the shelf several times, and I end up putting it back every time. The nugget-to-tailings ratio is just too low for me to consider adding it to my collection - and like Brennin Magalus, I don't care for the iconic D&D dragon either, which no doubt contributes to the fact that the book holds very little appeal for me.Breakdaddy said:Due respect, but its beginning to look like your opinion is in the minority. I, too, agree with many of the others and find Draconomicon a well-written and inspired work. It is almost useless in my current campaign, but that does little to detract from the quality of the work itself. You are, of course, allowed your opinion. I would not try to sway you as you seem adamant in your disdain for the book. I might ask that you give it another look at some point and see if you cant find some nuggets of gold in there that would at least inspire you in your games, if nothing else.
I had a similar reaction to Libris Mortis, the "Book of Undead in faux-Latin," but after a few months and several readings, I finally found enough material to justify the expenditure - a lot more months and a lot more readings, and I still won't pony up the drachmas for Draconomicon.
I liked Frostburn, and I hope Sandstorm is of similar quality. I bought the first two Complete... books, and I may buy the last two at some point in the future, but as of right now I haven't even thumbed through Complete Arcane yet despite walking past at my FLGS every other week.
I've yet to peek inside a Races of... book yet - no appeal whatsoever.