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11 months ago ::
Jul 17, 2012 - 6:54PM
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Date Joined:
May 11, 2010
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Anyone here get their 1st Edition AD&D Premium books yet? What is the paper-quality like? Is the binding sewn? Better or comparable quality to the 4E manuals? Do the margins run together because they are to narrow? (It looked like that might be a problem in the picture below posted at WOTC) If you can, upload and post pics of spine, binding(where pages meet spine), edge of the book, inside shots of the books opened. 
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11 months ago ::
Jul 18, 2012 - 5:07PM
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Date Joined:
May 11, 2010
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These look absolutely killer! Check out the pics in this thread... www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php...Also check out this review with detailed comparison pics... thedelversdungeon.com/
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11 months ago ::
Jul 19, 2012 - 6:49PM
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Date Joined:
Jul 22, 2008
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These are top quality books. Even with the gold gilding I am not going to worry too much about putting wear and tear on these books. Well... I'm not going to go nuts but I am not worried about regular use doing them in.
My ONLY complaint is each ribbon is different. Way to mess with my OCD wizards.
:P
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11 months ago ::
Jul 20, 2012 - 3:43PM
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Date Joined:
Jan 30, 2012
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Just picked up a set. These are very nice and well worth the price for nostalgia purposes. Given that I have these books already (actually, 2 other sets with the different covers), they will sit on my shelf never opened again (er... occasionally I suppose).
The paper is different from the original in that it is much smoother and does have a bit of sheen to it. The original paper had a bit of a grain to it which is absent. As noted on other sites, the contrast is much better, with blacks being much blacker, but, as stated, some minor detail loss with some of the art work because of this.
The binding looks to be sewn, but I am no expert - it could be made to look that way while utilizing an entirely different process.
The margins are tight, but no tighter than the originals from what I can tell. The problem is that the new books have tight bindings and my older ones are used and worn, so I can lay the older books flat, whereas I do not want to do that with the new ones.
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11 months ago ::
Jul 31, 2012 - 4:21AM
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Date Joined:
Nov 15, 2007
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Where can I order these online? There is no gaming store anywhere near me. Am I screwed on this? I really hope they haven't stuck me like with the other gaming store only books.
Because you like something, it does not mean it is good.
Because you dislike something, it does not mean it is bad.
Because it is your opinion, it does not make it everyone's opinion.
Because it is your opinion, it does not make it truth.
Because it is your opinion, it does not make it the general consensus.
Whatever side you want to take, at least remember these things.
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10 months ago ::
Aug 08, 2012 - 2:44PM
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Date Joined:
Dec 17, 2005
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I bought one book a week for three weeks. These are well worth the investment (even if the DMG is a bit expensive). The quality of the books is astounding, it really puts all the 3.5 and 4E books to shame. Absoluetly love these three books. I wish every book could be as amazing.
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9 months ago ::
Sep 03, 2012 - 10:22AM
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Date Joined:
Jul 30, 2008
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We have 3 copies in my household and they are seeing quite a bit of usage. I'm eternally grateful for this act of goodwill. More reprints please. You're in the business of selling books afterall, shouldn't you let the market and your fans decide which ones they want to purchase?
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9 months ago ::
Sep 06, 2012 - 9:48PM
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Date Joined:
Sep 11, 2008
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I ordered mine online through Amazon all sealed in original wrapping. They appeared in excellent shape. I flipped through them all and to my horror the last half of my Players Handbook had warping as if they had been wet. I'm not sure if it's a manufacture or a storage issue. Has anyone had a problem with their new book's condition?
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9 months ago ::
Sep 15, 2012 - 9:53PM
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I would like to pick these up soon, but I have two sets of the books already (originals and the 1983 versions with the "new" Easley covers), and they're a bit much right now. Although they go to a great cause!
Now waiting for the 2E reprints (1989 versions, please), and the cash for the 3.5 reprints which are priced disturblingly high...
I prefer 2nd Edition AD&D. But I have played basic, 1E, 2E, 3.5, & 4E, and found all to be fun.
IF IT'S D&D, I'LL PLAY IT, NO MATTER THE EDITION.
Just roll some dice.
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9 months ago ::
Sep 16, 2012 - 5:06AM
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Date Joined:
Sep 29, 2009
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Is the Random Harlot Table still in the DMG?
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