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Earlier Sourcebook Value?

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#1
SoulCatcher78
Sep 05, 2008 21:15:04 I don't currently own (or use for that matter) any of the Eberron source material. Some of it I find interesting but I can't make up my mind whether or not to buy some of the books. While cruising around on Amazon, I found some really good deals (Explorer's Handbook, Campaign Guide, and Players Guide for 13.49USD (+12USD in shipping)) and was wondering what you opinion on such a purchase would be.

I know that the new setting material will be released next year but at these prices, how can I turn down a head start?
#2
Nived
Sep 05, 2008 22:11:51 Well the heaviest mechanical book would be Magic of Eberron. While I like a good deal of the material in it I'd say out of the entire Eberron library it'd have the least 'edition proof' material.

The best ones would probably be City of Stormreach (as it'll have a 4th edition conversion for its mechanics), Forge of War, Sharn: City of Towers, Player's Guide to Eberron, Five Nations, Faiths of Eberron, and Dragonmarked.

Granted you wont get full use out of the prestige classes in those last three but they still are heavy fluff.
#3
SoulCatcher78
Sep 06, 2008 6:12:41 Thank you, that's what I was wondering. I can always use the fluff for historical purposes if I decide to run a campaign (or need to understand) why something is the way it is in 4E but the crunchy bits will be lost on me.
#4
Dargurd
Sep 06, 2008 10:14:33
Thank you, that's what I was wondering. I can always use the fluff for historical purposes if I decide to run a campaign (or need to understand) why something is the way it is in 4E but the crunchy bits will be lost on me.

You could always try converting some of the crunchy goodness to 4E. Thats what im going to be doing until the new ECS 4e arrives in 2009. The simplistic approach that 4e has taken means it shouldn't be too hard to convert stuff. Although admittedly prestige classes might need some thinking about
#5
ChrisTheS
Sep 06, 2008 13:01:50 Don't forget Secrets of Sarlona (which is practically a complete campaign guide in its own right).

They're all worth having, even if you can't use all of the material - they're considerably more entertaining just to read than a lot of other game books.
#6
inkblot
Sep 06, 2008 21:50:48
... they're considerably more entertaining just to read than a lot of other game books.

Especially the books which have vignettes written by Rich Burlew. I forget which ones those were exactly, but his name would be on the cover so it's easy enough to tell.
#7
douglas_zuver_dup
Sep 08, 2008 11:22:45 I actually bought more Eberron Books when I converted over to 4E.
#8
Iskandr
Sep 08, 2008 13:27:59 And if you are worried about dropping too much money on books you are unsure of use the Amazon Marketplace. I found a lot of my Eberron source books on their cheaper than the Amazon prices, and in basically brand new condition. A few had remainder marks, but nothing that would stop me from being able to use them.
#9
DigitalMage
Sep 09, 2008 5:39:16 I bought the entire Eberron back catalog of game books and adventures recently (previously I only had the Campaign book and the GM screen) - it cost me about £130 in total from Amazon and £50 of that was postage!)

I though it was eminently worth it - I just wish WOTC would have a massive sale on the PDFs now so that I can purchase the Eberron books in that format too!

Of course, I have made the decision not to move to 4th edition, so any Eberron game I run will be 3.5 - this might mean the purchase was more worthwhile to me than it would be for anyone who only wants to run it in 4e.
#10
SoulCatcher78
Sep 09, 2008 19:47:25 Well I got my order placed:
Campaign Guide
Player's Guide
Five Nations
Secrets of Xendrik

Not to bad a deal, all 4 for under $20 (almost as much in shipping, lol).
#11
four_stragglers
Sep 09, 2008 20:38:57 I'm glad I grabbed so many of these in 3.5. Eberron sourcebooks are among the only 3.5 sourcebooks that aren't totally useless because of 4E.
#12
goblin_pride
Sep 14, 2008 18:03:12 All the Eberron sourcebooks would be good purchases. But you're going to have to take part in an ancient tradition that long-time players and DMs have been doing for years. Congratulations, you've just been thrust into the role of translator.
#13
Montonius1
Sep 17, 2008 12:38:45 If you want a look at a huge collection of Eberron history and lore, check out my Grand History of Eberron compilation available at the below link for a free download. It is drawn from all of the existing Eberron sourcebooks and Internet articles, and has also been slightly rewritten to provide coherent connections between all of the known Eberron lore in one place.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6068632/Th...ory-of-Eberron

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 SoulCatcher78 Sep 05, 2008 21:15:04	I don't currently own (or use for that matter) any of the Eberron source material. Some of it I find interesting but I can't make up my mind whether or not to buy some of the books. While cruising around on Amazon, I found some really good deals (Explorer's Handbook, Campaign Guide, and Players Guide for 13.49USD (+12USD in shipping)) and was wondering what you opinion on such a purchase would be. I know that the new setting material will be released next year but at these prices, how can I turn down a head start?
#2 Nived Sep 05, 2008 22:11:51	Well the heaviest mechanical book would be Magic of Eberron. While I like a good deal of the material in it I'd say out of the entire Eberron library it'd have the least 'edition proof' material. The best ones would probably be City of Stormreach (as it'll have a 4th edition conversion for its mechanics), Forge of War, Sharn: City of Towers, Player's Guide to Eberron, Five Nations, Faiths of Eberron, and Dragonmarked. Granted you wont get full use out of the prestige classes in those last three but they still are heavy fluff.
#3 SoulCatcher78 Sep 06, 2008 6:12:41	Thank you, that's what I was wondering. I can always use the fluff for historical purposes if I decide to run a campaign (or need to understand) why something is the way it is in 4E but the crunchy bits will be lost on me.
#4 Dargurd Sep 06, 2008 10:14:33	Thank you, that's what I was wondering. I can always use the fluff for historical purposes if I decide to run a campaign (or need to understand) why something is the way it is in 4E but the crunchy bits will be lost on me. You could always try converting some of the crunchy goodness to 4E. Thats what im going to be doing until the new ECS 4e arrives in 2009. The simplistic approach that 4e has taken means it shouldn't be too hard to convert stuff. Although admittedly prestige classes might need some thinking about
#5 ChrisTheS Sep 06, 2008 13:01:50	Don't forget Secrets of Sarlona (which is practically a complete campaign guide in its own right). They're all worth having, even if you can't use all of the material - they're considerably more entertaining just to read than a lot of other game books.
#6 inkblot Sep 06, 2008 21:50:48	... they're considerably more entertaining just to read than a lot of other game books. Especially the books which have vignettes written by Rich Burlew. I forget which ones those were exactly, but his name would be on the cover so it's easy enough to tell.
#7 douglas_zuver_dup Sep 08, 2008 11:22:45	I actually bought more Eberron Books when I converted over to 4E.
#8 Iskandr Sep 08, 2008 13:27:59	And if you are worried about dropping too much money on books you are unsure of use the Amazon Marketplace. I found a lot of my Eberron source books on their cheaper than the Amazon prices, and in basically brand new condition. A few had remainder marks, but nothing that would stop me from being able to use them.
#9 DigitalMage Sep 09, 2008 5:39:16	I bought the entire Eberron back catalog of game books and adventures recently (previously I only had the Campaign book and the GM screen) - it cost me about £130 in total from Amazon and £50 of that was postage!) I though it was eminently worth it - I just wish WOTC would have a massive sale on the PDFs now so that I can purchase the Eberron books in that format too! Of course, I have made the decision not to move to 4th edition, so any Eberron game I run will be 3.5 - this might mean the purchase was more worthwhile to me than it would be for anyone who only wants to run it in 4e.
#10 SoulCatcher78 Sep 09, 2008 19:47:25	Well I got my order placed: Campaign Guide Player's Guide Five Nations Secrets of Xendrik Not to bad a deal, all 4 for under $20 (almost as much in shipping, lol).
#11 four_stragglers Sep 09, 2008 20:38:57	I'm glad I grabbed so many of these in 3.5. Eberron sourcebooks are among the only 3.5 sourcebooks that aren't totally useless because of 4E.
#12 goblin_pride Sep 14, 2008 18:03:12	All the Eberron sourcebooks would be good purchases. But you're going to have to take part in an ancient tradition that long-time players and DMs have been doing for years. Congratulations, you've just been thrust into the role of translator.
#13 Montonius1 Sep 17, 2008 12:38:45	If you want a look at a huge collection of Eberron history and lore, check out my Grand History of Eberron compilation available at the below link for a free download. It is drawn from all of the existing Eberron sourcebooks and Internet articles, and has also been slightly rewritten to provide coherent connections between all of the known Eberron lore in one place. http://www.scribd.com/doc/6068632/Th...ory-of-Eberron