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What do I need?

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#1
zombiegleemax
Jan 07, 2005 20:35:19 I was looking into trying out 2e, and I know I can pick up anything I need relatively cheap, so the only remaining question is this: what books are required to play/DM in 2e?
#2
ORC_Paradox
Jan 07, 2005 22:15:00 The same required for the current edition: PHB, DMG and MM.

From there, there is a huge option of game worlds to choose from.
#3
zombiegleemax
Jan 09, 2005 6:31:38 In 2e there are different sets of monster books.

The original set was Monstrous Compendiums - loose leaf sheets in binders. I think there were 15 sets, many for specialised settings (FR, Al-Qadim, Ravenloft etc).
Later came Monstrous Manuals ie books, of which I remember seeing 4.

You only need one or the other and only one or two of either. Have a good look to see what's inside before you buy if you can.
#4
zombiegleemax
Jan 09, 2005 22:10:19 Agreed. All you need is the DMs guide, Players Handbook and Monstrous Compendium. I would suggest the last large hardback compendium released(black or white cover. 384 pgs w/600 monsters). And of course your dice: d20 - d12 - d10 - d8 - d6 - d4 and I would suggest a d10 percentile die. Beyond that, if you find it to your liking..I'd be more than happy to make further suggestions in the future.
#5
robertfisher
Jan 10, 2005 11:16:07 Hmm...2e put almost all of the system into the PHB...

To play: No books. Though the PHB could be handy.

To DM: Either the PHB & a module or the PHB & a monstrous thingy. If really pressed, you could get by with just the PHB. While the DMG can--of course--be useful, I think magic items would probably be the most missed feature if you didn't have it.
#6
ORC_Paradox
Jan 10, 2005 17:33:32 Personally, I'd go for the Monserous Manual rather than the Monsterous Compendium. The compendium was a 3 ring binder, and if you want your monster pages to last, you've got to tape the holes or the Paradox Solution. (Laminate every page.)
#7
zombiegleemax
Jan 12, 2005 0:56:58 AFAIK, there was the Monstrous Manual and 4 Monstrous Compendium annuals, not including one Monstrous Compendium Appendix for Mystara. The manual is a black or white covered hardback book, the others are the supplement type books.
#8
failhelm
Jan 20, 2005 12:38:32 Your best bet is to just play 1e

No seriously, everyones right, its the same basic books, plus some monster stuff.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Jan 07, 2005 20:35:19	I was looking into trying out 2e, and I know I can pick up anything I need relatively cheap, so the only remaining question is this: what books are required to play/DM in 2e?
#2 ORC_Paradox Jan 07, 2005 22:15:00	The same required for the current edition: PHB, DMG and MM. From there, there is a huge option of game worlds to choose from.
#3 zombiegleemax Jan 09, 2005 6:31:38	In 2e there are different sets of monster books. The original set was Monstrous Compendiums - loose leaf sheets in binders. I think there were 15 sets, many for specialised settings (FR, Al-Qadim, Ravenloft etc). Later came Monstrous Manuals ie books, of which I remember seeing 4. You only need one or the other and only one or two of either. Have a good look to see what's inside before you buy if you can.
#4 zombiegleemax Jan 09, 2005 22:10:19	Agreed. All you need is the DMs guide, Players Handbook and Monstrous Compendium. I would suggest the last large hardback compendium released(black or white cover. 384 pgs w/600 monsters). And of course your dice: d20 - d12 - d10 - d8 - d6 - d4 and I would suggest a d10 percentile die. Beyond that, if you find it to your liking..I'd be more than happy to make further suggestions in the future.
#5 robertfisher Jan 10, 2005 11:16:07	Hmm...2e put almost all of the system into the PHB... To play: No books. Though the PHB could be handy. To DM: Either the PHB & a module or the PHB & a monstrous thingy. If really pressed, you could get by with just the PHB. While the DMG can--of course--be useful, I think magic items would probably be the most missed feature if you didn't have it.
#6 ORC_Paradox Jan 10, 2005 17:33:32	Personally, I'd go for the Monserous Manual rather than the Monsterous Compendium. The compendium was a 3 ring binder, and if you want your monster pages to last, you've got to tape the holes or the Paradox Solution. (Laminate every page.)
#7 zombiegleemax Jan 12, 2005 0:56:58	AFAIK, there was the Monstrous Manual and 4 Monstrous Compendium annuals, not including one Monstrous Compendium Appendix for Mystara. The manual is a black or white covered hardback book, the others are the supplement type books.
#8 failhelm Jan 20, 2005 12:38:32	Your best bet is to just play 1e No seriously, everyones right, its the same basic books, plus some monster stuff.