For the D&D Paper&Pencil RPGers Crowd

Albromor · 06-28-2003, 09:19 PM

Other than Greyhawk and Forgotten Realms can any of you out there recommend a good D20 game setting for Dungeons and Dragons P&P play? There are a lot of new products hitting the shelves daily ever since Wizards of the Coast did the smart thing and opened their D&D license to second parties (unlike TSR), but I have been so long out of the loop I couldn't tell you what is good and not so good. So, if you can, what is out there that has decent maps, background material, etc., that is detailed enough to lend a good feel to the world without weighing a DM down with tons of details? The beauty of Greyhawk was that it had a nice map of Oerth along with two book supplements with enough detail to intrigue but not dictate. Thanks.

True_Moose · 06-28-2003, 10:04 PM

Ravenloft's a goody - though it is quite alot different than any other type of AD&D. Planescape's pretty weird too - though if you played PS:T, you know how sweet it is.

My advice, though, would be to do a little creative work and try blending ancient cultures and create your own - remember, improv works really well, so you don't have to chart out every inch and second of your civilization. Try blending, say the Norse and Egyptians - half-dog warriors wielding the spiritual hammers of their mighty god Thor.

Gangrell · 06-28-2003, 10:46 PM

I never played it but there's Star Wars on the D20 system, there's another one, but I forget the name of it, it has a lot to do with samuri classes and such.

Yea, they did a great job creating the Oerth setting, but don't forget, if you look at the map, the current ones they use is only a small fraction of Oerth, they still left the rest unexplored.

spydar · 06-29-2003, 09:35 PM

the star wars one is pretty fun, my brothers and I have started many a cantina fight to distract people while we loot contraband items. lotsa fun. but it's there a dragonlance one too? or is that really old? I dunno, since my brothers moved away a couple years ago I too haven't had the chance to really roleplay the good -ol fashioned way.

Cerek the Barbaric · 06-30-2003, 05:55 AM

You could also try the world of Krynn form the Dragonlance books. In addition to the many novels, there was also a hardback sourcebook produced by TSR.

Or.....you could do what my college roommate and I did - create your own world with your characters as the resident heroes.

Jorath Calar · 06-30-2003, 06:37 AM

There is a new Dragonlance book coming out this fall I think, for the d20 system... If you want to try some cool setting try the Scarred Lands from Swords and Sorcery, very diffrent and you might even hate it at first... like I did [img]smile.gif[/img]

Also Monte Cook has made a "new" Players handbook with all sorts of cool stuff... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 06-30-2003, 09:34 AM

Ravenloft. Old (2d Ed) Ravenloft. Accept no substitutes.

Unless you want to make your own realm (like I do). Then, you can still use Ravenloft.

Iron_Ranger · 06-30-2003, 04:39 PM

You should try out the Dragonlance setting when it comes out this August.

Kyrnn is an awsome place...Well, I personally have never played in the world, but the books were great. I cant wait to get the setting.

Indemaijinj · 07-01-2003, 11:11 AM

Greyhawk?? a good setting???

I dunno. I would say Planescape, but what we have now (3rd ed Manual of the Planes) is very lacking.

07-01-2003, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Ravenloft. Old (2d Ed) Ravenloft. Accept no substitutes.

Unless you want to make your own realm (like I do). Then, you can still use Ravenloft.

That wouldn't be the Bi-Temptation realm would it?

06-28-2003, 10:04 PM	#2
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 37 Posts: 2,563	Ravenloft's a goody - though it is quite alot different than any other type of AD&D. Planescape's pretty weird too - though if you played PS:T, you know how sweet it is. My advice, though, would be to do a little creative work and try blending ancient cultures and create your own - remember, improv works really well, so you don't have to chart out every inch and second of your civilization. Try blending, say the Norse and Egyptians - half-dog warriors wielding the spiritual hammers of their mighty god Thor. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

06-29-2003, 09:35 PM	#4
spydar Avatar Join Date: March 6, 2003 Location: my parlour Age: 41 Posts: 510	the star wars one is pretty fun, my brothers and I have started many a cantina fight to distract people while we loot contraband items. lotsa fun. but it's there a dragonlance one too? or is that really old? I dunno, since my brothers moved away a couple years ago I too haven't had the chance to really roleplay the good -ol fashioned way. __________________ \"One short sleep past, we wake eternally, and Death shall be no more- Death thou shalt die.\" -John Donne

06-30-2003, 05:55 AM	#5
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	You could also try the world of Krynn form the Dragonlance books. In addition to the many novels, there was also a hardback sourcebook produced by TSR. Or.....you could do what my college roommate and I did - create your own world with your characters as the resident heroes. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

06-30-2003, 09:34 AM	#7
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Ravenloft. Old (2d Ed) Ravenloft. Accept no substitutes. Unless you want to make your own realm (like I do). Then, you can still use Ravenloft. __________________

06-30-2003, 04:39 PM	#8
Iron_Ranger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 18, 2002 Location: Where Eagles Dare Age: 37 Posts: 1,391	You should try out the Dragonlance setting when it comes out this August. Kyrnn is an awsome place...Well, I personally have never played in the world, but the books were great. I cant wait to get the setting. __________________ <br />[url]\"http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-bin/ouapforum/ikonboard/ikonboard.cgi\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Paper</a><br />Living on a razors edge<br />Balancing on ledge<br />Living on a razors edge

06-28-2003, 09:19 PM	#1
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	Other than Greyhawk and Forgotten Realms can any of you out there recommend a good D20 game setting for Dungeons and Dragons P&P play? There are a lot of new products hitting the shelves daily ever since Wizards of the Coast did the smart thing and opened their D&D license to second parties (unlike TSR), but I have been so long out of the loop I couldn't tell you what is good and not so good. So, if you can, what is out there that has decent maps, background material, etc., that is detailed enough to lend a good feel to the world without weighing a DM down with tons of details? The beauty of Greyhawk was that it had a nice map of Oerth along with two book supplements with enough detail to intrigue but not dictate. Thanks.

06-28-2003, 10:46 PM	#3
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 38 Posts: 4,835	I never played it but there's Star Wars on the D20 system, there's another one, but I forget the name of it, it has a lot to do with samuri classes and such. Yea, they did a great job creating the Oerth setting, but don't forget, if you look at the map, the current ones they use is only a small fraction of Oerth, they still left the rest unexplored.

06-30-2003, 06:37 AM	#6
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	There is a new Dragonlance book coming out this fall I think, for the d20 system... If you want to try some cool setting try the Scarred Lands from Swords and Sorcery, very diffrent and you might even hate it at first... like I did [img]smile.gif[/img] Also Monte Cook has made a "new" Players handbook with all sorts of cool stuff... [img]smile.gif[/img]

07-01-2003, 11:11 AM	#9
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 1,163	Greyhawk?? a good setting??? I dunno. I would say Planescape, but what we have now (3rd ed Manual of the Planes) is very lacking. __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

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