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What do you consider "de facto" core?
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<blockquote data-quote="Asmor" data-source="post: 3585713" data-attributes="member: 1154"><p>Well, we all know what the literal core rulebooks are-- PHB, MM and DMG. My question to you all is... what do you consider "de facto" core? By this, I mean books that you think in general are, or should be, taken for granted to be allowed/used in a campaign.</p><p></p><p>I'm limiting this poll to Wizards of the Coast books because, frankly, it's the only stuff I know much of... I'm also leaving out a lot of stuff, I know. Heck, most of this is just from taking a quick glance at my bookshelf. I tried to be fairly inclusive, though, but feel free to point out any glaring omissions and I apologize ahead of time.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and here's an explanation of the options:</p><p></p><p><strong>Complete series (classic)</strong>: The first 4 complete books (Adventurer, Acane, Divine, Warrior). Arguably includes Complete Psionics as well, assuming you consider psionics to be core.</p><p><strong>Complete series (new)</strong>: The most recent 3 complete books (Mage, Scoundrel, Champion)</p><p><strong>Eberron Campaign Setting</strong>: The Eberron Campaign Setting. Main book only, not the extras.</p><p><strong>Environment series</strong>: The books like Sandstorm and Cityscape which focus on particular environs.</p><p><strong>Expanded Psionics Handbook</strong>: 'Nuff said</p><p><strong>Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting</strong> The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Main book only, not the extras.</p><p><strong>Heroes of ... series</strong>: Heroes of Horror and/or Heroes of Battle</p><p><strong>Magic Item Compendium</strong>: 'Nuff said</p><p><strong>Misc Alternate Systems</strong>: Things like Book of 9 Swords, Tome of Magic, Incarnum, etc</p><p><strong>Monster Manual series</strong>: Monster Manuals 2 and on</p><p><strong>Monster Types series</strong>: Books which focus on a particular type, like the fiendish codices and Lords of Madness</p><p><strong>Planar</strong>: Manual of the Planes and Planar Handbook</p><p><strong>Races of ... series</strong>: The series which focus on various races, including the originals as well as Races of the Dragon and Races of Eberron.</p><p><strong>Spell Compendium</strong>: 'Nuff said</p><p><strong>Unearthed Arcana</strong>: 'Nuff said</p><p><strong>Other</strong>: If you think I left something out. Make sure to post and say what it is!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Asmor, post: 3585713, member: 1154"] Well, we all know what the literal core rulebooks are-- PHB, MM and DMG. My question to you all is... what do you consider "de facto" core? By this, I mean books that you think in general are, or should be, taken for granted to be allowed/used in a campaign. I'm limiting this poll to Wizards of the Coast books because, frankly, it's the only stuff I know much of... I'm also leaving out a lot of stuff, I know. Heck, most of this is just from taking a quick glance at my bookshelf. I tried to be fairly inclusive, though, but feel free to point out any glaring omissions and I apologize ahead of time. Oh, and here's an explanation of the options: [b]Complete series (classic)[/b]: The first 4 complete books (Adventurer, Acane, Divine, Warrior). Arguably includes Complete Psionics as well, assuming you consider psionics to be core. [b]Complete series (new)[/b]: The most recent 3 complete books (Mage, Scoundrel, Champion) [b]Eberron Campaign Setting[/b]: The Eberron Campaign Setting. Main book only, not the extras. [b]Environment series[/b]: The books like Sandstorm and Cityscape which focus on particular environs. [b]Expanded Psionics Handbook[/b]: 'Nuff said [b]Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting[/b] The Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Main book only, not the extras. [b]Heroes of ... series[/b]: Heroes of Horror and/or Heroes of Battle [b]Magic Item Compendium[/b]: 'Nuff said [b]Misc Alternate Systems[/b]: Things like Book of 9 Swords, Tome of Magic, Incarnum, etc [b]Monster Manual series[/b]: Monster Manuals 2 and on [b]Monster Types series[/b]: Books which focus on a particular type, like the fiendish codices and Lords of Madness [b]Planar[/b]: Manual of the Planes and Planar Handbook [b]Races of ... series[/b]: The series which focus on various races, including the originals as well as Races of the Dragon and Races of Eberron. [b]Spell Compendium[/b]: 'Nuff said [b]Unearthed Arcana[/b]: 'Nuff said [b]Other[/b]: If you think I left something out. Make sure to post and say what it is! [/QUOTE]
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