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The City of Ravens Bluff (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms Adventure) (Rpga Network Adventure)

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Okay, so I actually like a recent TSR publication, and why not? It is a well written tome filled with skads of detail of a place that has until recently been the purview of the RPGA. Greenwood does an excellent job in detailing the city-and most importantly, the families of note complete with histories! Wow! Best of all, it isn't overly replete with characters who made pacts with every god and major demon lord to get where they are. Aside from Greenwood's obsession with mages and the fact that there are just too darn many of them to be found anywhere in the Realms, Raven's Bluff is an ideal book to base a series of adventures, but I wouldn't run a campaign in it. It could have done with a better thieves guild, but other than that, this is well written book, and it's layout and maps are extremely well done. Well worth the money.

At first glance it seems a bit pricy but when you open it you realize that the typeset is very small and this book in act contains a huge amount of information. Very useful if your campaign moves over the Dragon Reach and you need some information on a great place to start and the immediate Vast. Also contains a very beautiful and detailed map of the city. I loved it.

At last - the authoritative text on the irresistibly alluring City of Ravens Bluff! Drawing on the famous LC modules, and the best creative writings of the players and DMs who have participated in the RPGA over the past decade, Ed Greenwood creates an unbelievably detailed and fascinating look at the best-developed city in the Forgotten Realms. Even Waterdeep pales in the shadow of this intricate work! This huge compendium is 160 pages, in microscopic print - you'll literally need a magnifier if you plan on reading much of this in one sitting. In the back is a glorious full-color poster, unveiling an entire world of adventure. If you've been looking for an exciting new setting from which to base your next adventuring campaign, look no further - this city is as detailed and fascinating as Greyhawk itself, which makes it one of the best urban settings of all time, for any game!

Just so you know, if you're buying this book to use in a d20 city campaign, you might as well save your money.

First, there's absolutely no statistics for any NPCs save their race, class, and level (ooh, thanks for all the help!).

Second, there's not hooks, twists, story lines, miniadventures or anything! What the . . . what player wants to sit and listen to a 3-page history of Foreign District?!

Where's the building maps?! Don't expect any here!

One good thing, though, it did have a nice walkthrough of the entire city included on the large, full-color map that comes with it.

To summarize, do NOT get this book thinking you're getting something that you can simply piece together with your own ideas. In order to make a worthwhile campaign, you're going to have to devote a lot of time and energy to maps, NPCs, and twists that, in my opinion, should have been included in an accessory such as this.

If you have time to do this, that's great! If you're studying for the Bar Exam in July like I am and don't have 5 hours a day to devote to making a decent adventure, don't get it!

Just so you know, if you're buying this book to use in a d20 city campaign, you might as well save your money.

First, there's absolutely no statistics for any NPCs save their race, class, and level (ooh, thanks for all the help!).

Second, there's not hooks, twists, story lines, miniadventures or anything! What the . . . what player wants to sit and listen to a 3-page history of Foreign District?!

Where's the building maps?! Don't expect any here!

One good thing, though, it did have a nice walkthrough of the entire city included on the large, full-color map that comes with it.

To summarize, do NOT get this book thinking you're getting something that you can simply piece together with your own ideas. In order to make a worthwhile campaign, you're going to have to devote a lot of time and energy to maps, NPCs, and twists that, in my opinion, should have been included in an accessory such as this.

If you have time to do this, that's great! If you're studying for the Bar Exam in July like I am and don't have 5 hours a day to devote to making a decent adventure, don't get it!

never having played on toril this book was a real pleaser. it opened up a different part of faerun that has, in the past, been limited to those belonging to rpga. lots of info, history and cool stuff. is it obvious yet that i like the book?

If you are new to the FR setting then this is one book you should have. It tells about one of the most exciting cities in FR, Ravens Bluff! A great material in any campaign. Me and my friends of ten used it as a place where we meat and discuss things for our adventures, hire henchman, etc. I also recommend Calimport. Remember while in town do care to check out the local tavern =) By the way... FR is the best =)