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Video What TTRPGs would you spend $400 on?
GuardianLurker
Adventurer
Didn't watch the video, but in answer to the title question: Any that I'm actually playing or GMing. Anything else is the core rulebook, that I might mine for ideas.
For those that don't want to watch the video but still care enough to get the full question instead of just the headline:
Let's say your your current library of role playing game books has been burnt in a fire, or you donated your entire tabletop role playing collection to starving orphans. The books are gone. You have $400 restock your collection. Where do you start? What what would you be prioritizing that budget on? Assume you're buying physical stuff.
Personally, I would start with the 5e core books, because that is what my group plays. I would want to buy the 2014 editions.
After that, it's much harder to say. One part of me wants to focus on rebuilding my old library. That would start with select group of 3.Xe books and as much Star Wars WEG product as I could get within budget. One part of me wants to rebuild the 5e collection. Tasha's, et al. The only-the-fly books that I use like Game Master's Book of Traps and Puzzles, or a Lazy DM book or two. But all of that is rebuilding. None of it is moving ahead. I feel like I could use this as an excuse to leave 5e behind for a while.
So, final answer: 5e2014 core books, Pirate Borg starter, Draw Steel starter, fill up the rest of the budget with Star Wars WEG books.
Also, a big ol' bulk bag of dice, in case those are gone, too.
Let's say your your current library of role playing game books has been burnt in a fire, or you donated your entire tabletop role playing collection to starving orphans. The books are gone. You have $400 restock your collection. Where do you start? What what would you be prioritizing that budget on? Assume you're buying physical stuff.
Personally, I would start with the 5e core books, because that is what my group plays. I would want to buy the 2014 editions.
After that, it's much harder to say. One part of me wants to focus on rebuilding my old library. That would start with select group of 3.Xe books and as much Star Wars WEG product as I could get within budget. One part of me wants to rebuild the 5e collection. Tasha's, et al. The only-the-fly books that I use like Game Master's Book of Traps and Puzzles, or a Lazy DM book or two. But all of that is rebuilding. None of it is moving ahead. I feel like I could use this as an excuse to leave 5e behind for a while.
So, final answer: 5e2014 core books, Pirate Borg starter, Draw Steel starter, fill up the rest of the budget with Star Wars WEG books.
Also, a big ol' bulk bag of dice, in case those are gone, too.
Future purchases?
Assuming past purchases converted to today's currency: D&D ~ 3.5(stopped buying WOTC stuff at 3.5), GURPS, Pathfinder 1, Fantasy Trip. Several others have yet to cross the $400 point.
In addition to games: Well over $400 on Reaper Mini KS and direct purchases. Probably close to 400 on Chessex battlemaps over the years, some for Star Fleet Battles, others for RPG. Same for Bookcases to hold it all. Loke Books of maps.
Likely have used around $300 in filament for my 3D printer on minis and terrain.
In light of above post, $400 probably not enough but PF1 Core, PF2 Core, GURPS 4e revised, Fantasy Trip. Don't forget, if assuming a total loss, you will need carry bag/pack/something, dice, dice bag, etc. More stuff if you are the GM.
<makes note to backup computer and store backup off site>
[ good time to take pictures of all your gaming stuff for insurance purposes. And store copy off site.]
Assuming past purchases converted to today's currency: D&D ~ 3.5(stopped buying WOTC stuff at 3.5), GURPS, Pathfinder 1, Fantasy Trip. Several others have yet to cross the $400 point.
In addition to games: Well over $400 on Reaper Mini KS and direct purchases. Probably close to 400 on Chessex battlemaps over the years, some for Star Fleet Battles, others for RPG. Same for Bookcases to hold it all. Loke Books of maps.
Likely have used around $300 in filament for my 3D printer on minis and terrain.
In light of above post, $400 probably not enough but PF1 Core, PF2 Core, GURPS 4e revised, Fantasy Trip. Don't forget, if assuming a total loss, you will need carry bag/pack/something, dice, dice bag, etc. More stuff if you are the GM.
<makes note to backup computer and store backup off site>
[ good time to take pictures of all your gaming stuff for insurance purposes. And store copy off site.]
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TwoSix
The Year of the TwoSix
Fortunately, my Stonetop books haven't arrived yet, so they're safe from the fire and I don't have to rebuy them.
Most of my RPG collection is admittedly impulse purchases of various Kickstarters or con purchases, so I don't think I would rebuy any of them. Replacing something simply doesn't spark the same joy as getting it brand-new and the initial rush of discovery. I can't justify buying them on strictly utilitarian grounds.
Most of my current games have online character build options, so no need to repurchase there. I would buy lots of replacement dice, of course.
Honestly, after the trauma of my stuff burning down, I think I would just treat myself to all brand-new games.
Most of my RPG collection is admittedly impulse purchases of various Kickstarters or con purchases, so I don't think I would rebuy any of them. Replacing something simply doesn't spark the same joy as getting it brand-new and the initial rush of discovery. I can't justify buying them on strictly utilitarian grounds.
Most of my current games have online character build options, so no need to repurchase there. I would buy lots of replacement dice, of course.
Honestly, after the trauma of my stuff burning down, I think I would just treat myself to all brand-new games.
sevenbastard
Legend
Then I gather up my friends and we travel to the elemental plane of fire to seek vengeance!!!!!
GuardianLurker
Adventurer
Also, even with a fire that takes out my physical TTRPG collection at home, there's still a complication. 1) When I acquired a roommate, a large portion of my collection got moved to storage off-site. 2) A large portion of my collection is also on PDF, and I know where most of those came from (Paizo, DM's Guild, and DTRPG, primarily).
And all of that really doesn't change my first answer. Even if I'm replacing things, top priority still goes to what I'm actively GMing and playing. It kind of has to. Second priority to "What will I play next?", but reality intrudes and tells me that that will probably be more of the same, regardless of my desires. When 80+% of the TTRPG market plays one system, well...
Oh, and I have watched the video now. The answer still remains the same.
And all of that really doesn't change my first answer. Even if I'm replacing things, top priority still goes to what I'm actively GMing and playing. It kind of has to. Second priority to "What will I play next?", but reality intrudes and tells me that that will probably be more of the same, regardless of my desires. When 80+% of the TTRPG market plays one system, well...
Oh, and I have watched the video now. The answer still remains the same.
Ok. I'm assuming in this hypothetical that I have lost all physical copies as well as PDF/electronic copies; I truly have to start from scratch.
Daggerheart boxed set, Dragonbane core set, Fabula Ultima, D&D 5E PHB and MM (2014) [just because it's the most popular game], Call of Cthulhu 7e, Shadowdark, AD&D 2E PHB and MM (POD) [pure nostalgia]. That's $402, at retail. Hopefully I can save a few bucks along the way.
Daggerheart boxed set, Dragonbane core set, Fabula Ultima, D&D 5E PHB and MM (2014) [just because it's the most popular game], Call of Cthulhu 7e, Shadowdark, AD&D 2E PHB and MM (POD) [pure nostalgia]. That's $402, at retail. Hopefully I can save a few bucks along the way.
What we lost in the fire, we'll find in the ashes.
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