Why do I feel the need to buy the new core books?

[fenzer]

Flextor, I feel your pain. I was NOT going to buy these books. It's the principle of the thing. I was using the SRD and doing just fine...until this last Friday. A buddy of mine ran a 3.5 game and I loved the changes, especially the ranger changes. I rolled out a 4th level ranger and had a blast. Needless to say yesturday, Sunday, I baught all three. Fortunately, my local Media Play gave me a great deal.

Am I glad I did? Well, if the fact that I was up late last night reading through rules I already know and loving every minute of it is any indication, then yes I am.

Buy the books man! You will not be dissapointed.

 

[Dinkeldog]

Why is it that I'M one of the ones who dislike it LEAST, yet I STILL haven't bought them?

Me, too. Of course, I fall under Flexor's reason #3.

Stick to that reason, Flexor. Find the 3.5 changes you really want and don't worry about the rest for now.

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

I think the urge is passing...

 

[WSmith]

Even though I no longer play d20 D&D, I was thinking of getting the new books, too. I went to the bookstore, gave them the quick once over, and realized that

1. it would be a total waste of money for something I don't use and

2. It really didn't look different or better enough for the price.

So, that feeling went away.

Now I hear there is a lot of Errata already for 3.5. Is this true?

 

[BiggusGeekus]

1. it would be a total waste of money for something I don't use

Your avatar is stealing the ruby eye off of a demon god and you're talking about being able to afford a book?

2. It really didn't look different or better enough for the price.

Yeah, but now all the monsters are illustrated. And the book says 3.5 instead of 3.0!

Seriously, if you plan to evolve into a being of pure energy upon reading the new books, I'd give them a pass. But all I can say is that I made the purchase and I'm happy.

 

[rpgHQ]

save the money, use the srd, use the money instead for metal dice to throw at your players when they act up at the table!!

I find the metal dice get their attention and does it faster than tossing plastic dice at them

The 3.5 books for folks already been playing D&D thru several editions is a waste of money, you already are familiar with the rules, just get the srd and use the parts you want.

Now if your new to D&D as in started with 3.0 or havent played at all then the 3.5 books are a must I think. I do not agree with all the changes, but then I never agreed with 100% of the changes each time they came out with a new edtion in the past. But for new players the layout and explanation of the game is much better than its ever been before in any of the D&D books.

But then again like I said I would rather spend money on metal dice to throw at players, I have to get rid of the 'evidence' every once and awhile when I make a crit hit on one of them, all that dna evidence they leave behind on the dice, and they tend to keep the dice I throw at them anyhow

 

[JoeGKushner]

3. I really don't have the throwaway cash to spend on it.

In light of this I feel this nagging desire to get the new books. What's wrong with me? Am I addicted to new D&D books? And I don't even like 3.x as much as prior editions, but I still want to throw money at WOTC. [/B]

Well, it's really only throwaway cash if you're selling blood. As we've all gone though before, the actual cash-entertainment value is very low on RPGs, especially full color, hardback books that clock in over 250+ pages.

On the other hand, you can go with Savage Worlds hardcover at $30 for black & white hardcover at 144 pages. Fast and fun game system that requires another $30 for one setting but it's a pretty interesting twist of events.

Ah, but I forgot, you don't have any throwaway cash. Well, move on then.

 

[WSmith]

Your avatar is stealing the ruby eye off of a demon god and you're talking about being able to afford a book?

Oh, I could afford them, I just don't have any use for them, cause if I wanted to play 3rd edition again, I would just use what I have, (that is until they all go bye-bye to Ebay. )

I am a Savage Worlds convert. Actually, you really only need the $30 rulebook if you want to create the setting yourself. SW is currently my favorite game.

 

[CarlZog]

I haven't bought them yet, and probably won't until I land in a regular game that's using 3.5.

I heard somebody (I think it was Monte on MortalityRadio, but I don't remember for sure.) saying that 3.5 just wasn't really good business sense on WOTC's part. Having nothing to do with the value of the content, 3.5 creates a smaller market for future products by segmenting the d20 market -- and consequently d20 publishers -- into those who stick to 3.0 and those who switch. How long will it take for everyone to consolidate under one rules umbrella again?

CZ

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

Re: Re: Why do I feel the need to buy the new core books?

Well, it's really only throwaway cash if you're selling blood. As we've all gone though before, the actual cash-entertainment value is very low on RPGs, especially full color, hardback books that clock in over 250+ pages.

On the other hand, you can go with Savage Worlds hardcover at $30 for black & white hardcover at 144 pages. Fast and fun game system that requires another $30 for one setting but it's a pretty interesting twist of events.

Ah, but I forgot, you don't have any throwaway cash. Well, move on then.

What was the point of this reply? To suggest that I do have an extra 90 laying around that isn't earmarked for bills or rent or gas and car maintence?