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Which book should I buy?

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#1
heretic_messiah
May 19, 2009 15:13:00 I have to choose a dnd book to get tomorrow it's down to: Dragons of Argonesson, Secrets of Sarlona, or Faiths of Eberron. I'm kind of stumped on which one to pick and figured this would be the place to ask so any suggestions out of the three I have here?
#2
AvonRekaes
May 19, 2009 15:25:13 All pretty good. Basically, it comes down to what would be most relevant for you:

The History of the World Acording to Dragons, and some more info about Argonessen, most suitable for epic level characters.

Life in Reidra. Just how do people feel about having their dreams rigidly formatted to conform to what the government wants you to think? They feel pretty good about it actually! Also, more info on Adar, and other wilder aspects of Sarlona. If your group is planning to go there, or start a game there, it is invaluable. Tons of adventure hooks for games in Sarlona.

Common faiths and beliefs of the people of Eberron. If you're game takes place mostly in Khorvaire, this will probably be the most informative book for you. It expands upon what following a particular faith or religion really means for a common worshiper, giving you more insight into the world.
#3
Amaril
May 20, 2009 10:28:29 My vote goes to Dragons of Eberron.
#4
paideia
May 20, 2009 10:41:11 I would probably say Faiths of Eberron. Lots of useful information for campaigns on every level.

Dragons of Eberron is cool, but has less fluff.

Sarlona is basically only relevant if you plan to take your campaign there. Pretty great book though.
#5
Amaril
May 20, 2009 10:49:53
Dragons of Eberron is cool, but has less fluff.

Seriously? I thought it was nothing but fluff.
#6
ellorin
May 20, 2009 11:18:51 Actually I've made good use of the Secrets of Sarlona even in campaigns where the PCs never visit the cotinent. The book offers a great insight to the Insprired/Riedran/Adaran mind. Riedra's military organisation also worked in my Q'barran campaign.

Still, I'm all for the Dragons of Eberron. Exceptionally well-written, brimming with hooks, plots and threats of Dragons and their enemies.
#7
androkguz
May 20, 2009 18:05:40 My vote goes for Faiths of Eberron. I loved that book.
#8
paideia
May 21, 2009 6:03:41
Seriously? I thought it was nothing but fluff.

Depends on your definition of fluff. I meant lore, which is almost all of Faiths of Eberron. Dragons has more plot hooks, encounters, NPCs and the likes.
#9
Amaril
May 21, 2009 9:42:05
Depends on your definition of fluff. I meant lore, which is almost all of Faiths of Eberron. Dragons has more plot hooks, encounters, NPCs and the likes.

I think in the end, Dragons of Eberron has a lot more use for a DM and Faiths of Eberron is more useful to players playing a cleric, paladin, etc. A DM will find limited use for Faiths of Eberron unless his campaign is centered around a divine campaign. Even then, it would likely be focused on one or two of the religions presented in that book. A DM is more able to use the broader content of Dragons of Eberron.
#10
androkguz
May 29, 2009 14:21:34
A DM will find limited use for Faiths of Eberron unless his campaign is centered around a divine campaign. Even then, it would likely be focused on one or two of the religions presented in that book.

You gotta be kidding.

I'm already using two of the religions presented in the book and my party is just lvl 2. The silver flame inquisition and the undying court. Of course, if you also count the Valenar elves' religion, that would be three religions central in my campaing.

And if I was playing a druidic campaing, then this book would be invaluable. Or if the enemy was the Blood of Vol. Or any of the Dark Six. Or the Dreaming Dark...
#11
Amaril
May 29, 2009 14:34:49
You gotta be kidding.

I'm already using two of the religions presented in the book and my party is just lvl 2. The silver flame inquisition and the undying court. Of course, if you also count the Valenar elves' religion, that would be three religions central in my campaing.

And if I was playing a druidic campaing, then this book would be invaluable. Or if the enemy was the Blood of Vol. Or any of the Dark Six. Or the Dreaming Dark...

Are you a player or a DM?

If you're a DM and you're using this book as heavily as you say, then you'd fall under the category of DMs running a campaign centered on the divine. Same would be said regarding a campaign based on druids.

If you're just a player, then I'm confused as to how you could be using the book for as many as 3 religions.

Essentially, if you're a DM, all of your cases support my point.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 heretic_messiah May 19, 2009 15:13:00	I have to choose a dnd book to get tomorrow it's down to: Dragons of Argonesson, Secrets of Sarlona, or Faiths of Eberron. I'm kind of stumped on which one to pick and figured this would be the place to ask so any suggestions out of the three I have here?
#2 AvonRekaes May 19, 2009 15:25:13	All pretty good. Basically, it comes down to what would be most relevant for you: The History of the World Acording to Dragons, and some more info about Argonessen, most suitable for epic level characters. Life in Reidra. Just how do people feel about having their dreams rigidly formatted to conform to what the government wants you to think? They feel pretty good about it actually! Also, more info on Adar, and other wilder aspects of Sarlona. If your group is planning to go there, or start a game there, it is invaluable. Tons of adventure hooks for games in Sarlona. Common faiths and beliefs of the people of Eberron. If you're game takes place mostly in Khorvaire, this will probably be the most informative book for you. It expands upon what following a particular faith or religion really means for a common worshiper, giving you more insight into the world.
#3 Amaril May 20, 2009 10:28:29	My vote goes to Dragons of Eberron.
#4 paideia May 20, 2009 10:41:11	I would probably say Faiths of Eberron. Lots of useful information for campaigns on every level. Dragons of Eberron is cool, but has less fluff. Sarlona is basically only relevant if you plan to take your campaign there. Pretty great book though.
#5 Amaril May 20, 2009 10:49:53	Dragons of Eberron is cool, but has less fluff. Seriously? I thought it was nothing but fluff.
#6 ellorin May 20, 2009 11:18:51	Actually I've made good use of the Secrets of Sarlona even in campaigns where the PCs never visit the cotinent. The book offers a great insight to the Insprired/Riedran/Adaran mind. Riedra's military organisation also worked in my Q'barran campaign. Still, I'm all for the Dragons of Eberron. Exceptionally well-written, brimming with hooks, plots and threats of Dragons and their enemies.
#7 androkguz May 20, 2009 18:05:40	My vote goes for Faiths of Eberron. I loved that book.
#8 paideia May 21, 2009 6:03:41	Seriously? I thought it was nothing but fluff. Depends on your definition of fluff. I meant lore, which is almost all of Faiths of Eberron. Dragons has more plot hooks, encounters, NPCs and the likes.
#9 Amaril May 21, 2009 9:42:05	Depends on your definition of fluff. I meant lore, which is almost all of Faiths of Eberron. Dragons has more plot hooks, encounters, NPCs and the likes. I think in the end, Dragons of Eberron has a lot more use for a DM and Faiths of Eberron is more useful to players playing a cleric, paladin, etc. A DM will find limited use for Faiths of Eberron unless his campaign is centered around a divine campaign. Even then, it would likely be focused on one or two of the religions presented in that book. A DM is more able to use the broader content of Dragons of Eberron.
#10 androkguz May 29, 2009 14:21:34	A DM will find limited use for Faiths of Eberron unless his campaign is centered around a divine campaign. Even then, it would likely be focused on one or two of the religions presented in that book. You gotta be kidding. I'm already using two of the religions presented in the book and my party is just lvl 2. The silver flame inquisition and the undying court. Of course, if you also count the Valenar elves' religion, that would be three religions central in my campaing. And if I was playing a druidic campaing, then this book would be invaluable. Or if the enemy was the Blood of Vol. Or any of the Dark Six. Or the Dreaming Dark...
#11 Amaril May 29, 2009 14:34:49	You gotta be kidding. I'm already using two of the religions presented in the book and my party is just lvl 2. The silver flame inquisition and the undying court. Of course, if you also count the Valenar elves' religion, that would be three religions central in my campaing. And if I was playing a druidic campaing, then this book would be invaluable. Or if the enemy was the Blood of Vol. Or any of the Dark Six. Or the Dreaming Dark... Are you a player or a DM? If you're a DM and you're using this book as heavily as you say, then you'd fall under the category of DMs running a campaign centered on the divine. Same would be said regarding a campaign based on druids. If you're just a player, then I'm confused as to how you could be using the book for as many as 3 religions. Essentially, if you're a DM, all of your cases support my point.