College of Wizardry (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/AD&D Accessory) [Paperback]

Bruce R. Cordell (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (February 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786907177
• ISBN-13: 978-0786907175
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally...Good Guy Wizards!, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: College of Wizardry (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/AD&D Accessory) (Paperback)

I love the Ars Magica RPG, but I was always irritated that the wizards generally were or ended up disfigured psychopaths. TSR has finally jumped into the breach and shows us just how interesting the Good Guys can be. This is by far the most interesting Wizard supplement ever produced by TSR, and in many ways surpasses Ars Magica on its own turf. Compare College of Wizardry to Ars Magica's Covenants or Order of Hermes supplements; College holds its own on most points. Interesting characters, setting, and background, and it's a "generic" supplement to boot! In fact, this is one of the few TSR supplements that I feel could have benefited from greater length. This is truly one of the best AD&D supplements ever, and I've played AD&D 20 years.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Describes life in a magical college, June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: College of Wizardry (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/AD&D Accessory) (Paperback)

Basically gives the structure of a noraml magical college's staff, from apprentices to masters. Also includes several interesting spells and magic items and a few brief adventures. The biggest point is the new proficiencies introduced. They are also the biggest drawback as it will increase a wizard's powers again unless some descretion is applied.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Supplement, Decent Adventures, January 18, 1999

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This review is from: College of Wizardry (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/AD&D Accessory) (Paperback)

This supplement restores wonder to the wizards in a campaign. Remember, spells aren't just inventory, they're a way of life for these folks: A way of life detailed in College of Wizardry. With subtle tie-in to a few other products, and enough autonomy to stand alone, this thin booklet is a perfect balance of important features, and a paragon of what TSR should strive to provide more of.