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Best RPG-Related Purchase Ever?

Started by jdrakeh, July 21, 2007, 06:27:30 PM

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Melan

#15
July 23, 2007, 01:17:06 AM
Quote from: jeff37923A computer with internet access.

Yes. And now the more exciting answer: the 1st edition AD&D Dungeon Masters Guide. When I finally got it after years and years and years of not being able to find it anywhere in Hungary, it was not just the immense amount of coolness inside, it was also the feeling of satisfaction. And to boot, the hard-bound photocopy I got once belonged to Tamas Galgoczi, the guy who co-designed the first Hungarian RPG. The game I started with. :deflated:
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Ronin

#16
July 23, 2007, 08:45:18 AM
The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island is a fantastic resource for a pulp lost world game. But in general I have to agree with those before me. A computer with internet access is a great tool for info, and just stuff in general. My group has a similar thing to Koltars note cards. We use small (seems like their 2x4) notepads. Bought a bunch of them for a game a year ago. And we've used them ever since. With my last campaign (the vietnam one) I've made several big maps, and have been using 1/72 scale US army rangers and VC minatures. (I got the minis from a buddy of mine thats a huge wargamer guy) Thats been fun too.
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ColonelHardisson

#17
July 23, 2007, 11:09:55 AM
Quote from: RoninThe World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island is a fantastic resource for a pulp lost world game.

You and I seem to think along the same lines. I did a long review on this site (can't seem to find it right now) of this book with the same conclusion.

As others have said, I can't think of a purchase better than a computer with internet access.
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4e definitely has an Old School feel. If you disagree, cool. I won\'t throw any hyperbole out to prove the point.

DagobahDave

#18
July 23, 2007, 05:17:25 PM
A clipboard with a snap-shut storage compartment with plenty of room for dice, pencils, interlingual pocket dictionary, tape, scissors, index cards, tobacco and pipe. I keep almost all my GM stuff in there, and I haven't exceeded its capacity. Includes a calculator that's both solar and battery-powered. And it's a clipboard.
 

One Horse Town

#19
July 23, 2007, 05:23:57 PM
Quote from: DagobahDaveA clipboard with a snap-shut storage compartment with plenty of room for dice, pencils, interlingual pocket dictionary, tape, scissors, index cards, tobacco and pipe. I keep almost all my GM stuff in there, and I haven't exceeded its capacity. Includes a calculator that's both solar and battery-powered. And it's a clipboard.

That's just crazy talk! I think you're talking about a backpack!

jdrakeh

#20
July 23, 2007, 08:29:17 PM
Quote from: DagobahDaveA clipboard with a snap-shut storage compartment with plenty of room for dice, pencils, interlingual pocket dictionary, tape, scissors, index cards, tobacco and pipe. I keep almost all my GM stuff in there, and I haven't exceeded its capacity. Includes a calculator that's both solar and battery-powered. And it's a clipboard.

For about $125 (US) you can get a full-on contractor's clipboard like this that is machined from polished aircraft-grade aluminum or stainless steel (a bit cheaper than the aluminum one). Next time you clock your disruptive player with one of these, he'll remember it (after medical rehabilitation)!
 

Serious Paul

#21
July 23, 2007, 08:51:19 PM
That sir, was hilarious.

KrakaJak

#22
July 24, 2007, 12:06:34 AM
A book called the Magicians Companion. It has awesome charts and things for symbolism and associations. I can't imaginge running Mage or a dream sequence without it.
-Jak
 
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jdrakeh

#23
July 24, 2007, 12:17:55 AM
Quote from: KrakaJakA book called the Magicians Companion. It has awesome charts and things for symbolism and associations. I can't imaginge running Mage or a dream sequence without it.

I really like "The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage" (available online for free from Sacred Texts) for the supposed heirarchy of Hell (hundreds upon hundreds of demons names and their specific stations, according to SL Mathers). It's great fodder for Victorian horror.
 

Koltar

#24
July 24, 2007, 12:34:09 AM
Tri-fold presentation boards.

 I used them to make the Deckplan spreads like you see in the avatar picture behind me.

 Having a large viewable graphic of the starship that the players are on has been a BIG help in the campaign.

....also the glue sticks, transparent tape and scissors used to put the deckplans on there the right way.

 Dr. Rotwang - if you wanna make a deal  - I'll make one of those for you too. You want squares or hexagons??

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Harneloot

#25
July 25, 2007, 11:02:59 AM
Hmmmm....

Can't beleive nobody has posted this yet:

PTOLUS!!!

Without question Ptolus is the single best RPG related purchase ever made. It really is incredible! We're having our 5th Ptolus session on Friday and it is the most enjoyable & refreshing D&D setting I have ever had the pleasure to run.

Does anyone know if there is a Ptolus thread here at theRPGsite?
 

Drew

#26
July 25, 2007, 11:07:14 AM
Quote from: HarnelootHmmmm....

Can't beleive nobody has posted this yet:

PTOLUS!!!

Without question Ptolus is the single best RPG related purchase ever made. It really is incredible! We're having our 5th Ptolus session on Friday and it is the most enjoyable & refreshing D&D setting I have ever had the pleasure to run.

Does anyone know if there is a Ptolus thread here at theRPGsite?

The search function turned up this: http://www.therpgsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1635&highlight=Ptolus
 

beeber

#27
July 25, 2007, 11:14:14 AM
but ptolus is a game purchase, not really a game-related purchase.  now, maybe a travel guide to, say, vancouver when you're running a campaign there, that's a game-related purchase.

Drew

#28
July 25, 2007, 11:19:58 AM
Dice. Pencils. Paper. They're the foundations, and I make sure I'm never without.
 

Harneloot

#29
July 25, 2007, 11:20:11 AM
Well, Ptolus can't be run without the D&D rules, so its not a game in itself, but I see your point.

my non-game answer would be: Dunjinni mapping software!

Also - I tired a Search of the forums I didn't pull up that thread. The Search didn't even pull up THIS thread that I had just posted the word in. I must be doing something wrong but cna' see what that is.

Anyway, thanks for the link to that thread!
 
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