Comments on: Holy Green Giant Clay Golem!

By: Geeknews - Gadgets, Superheroes, Retro Tech, RPGs, Art

Geeknews - Gadgets, Superheroes, Retro Tech, RPGs, Art — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:34:48 +0000

[...] Here are 9 figures about 3″ tall, all in a state of terror as they flee or succumb to a dark force. In place of this cuddly Green Behemoth, perhaps you could substitute Phil’s Green Golem. [...]

By: Asmor

Asmor — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:52:45 +0000

Exemplars of Evil supposedly will have an update for 4th edition soon after it’s released.

By: Graham|ve4grm

Graham|ve4grm — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:47:47 +0000

Yeah, the Wizards Presents books are apparently quite good. Very interesting for gamers interested in the design process.

And similar to the Rules Compendium, full of little sidebars and mini-essays from the designers.

Exemplars of Evil, I believe, is similar to the 3e Hero Builder’s Guide. It has crunch, but most of it is “how to build a memorable villain” fluff.

And both EofE and Elder Evils have been listed as 4e compatible. Which I take to mean, as was said here:
“Though I understand pretty much everything we’re releasing between now and 4.0 will be “Edition-Proof” and/or updated on D&D Insider .”

Also, I could have beat you to the gumby (my computer shouts at me when I have a new RSS feed), but I figured someone would enjoy it more than I would.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:42:24 +0000

That Golem fits right in

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By: ChattyDM

ChattyDM — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:14:36 +0000

Yeah like that Harbrigner Umber Hulk huh?

I too have one, along an Orc Champion and a few other biggies like that…

By: Dave T. Game

Dave T. Game — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:08:18 +0000

The ENWorld boards are full of people who’ve bought Races & Classes, and my order is on the way. (Then again, those two groups are the target audience, who knows how the bigger audience will react. But there was definitely demand.)

I think you hit on the bigger problem will releasing anything right now: people want them, but are convinced they’ll be discounted when 4e rolls around.

I only have the one GC, but they’re not exceptionally rare. I’d be interested in some trading, but what I really wish is that I could sell some of my stupidly expensive rares for a decent amount.

By: ChattyDM

ChattyDM — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:29:39 +0000

There is a demand to pay for the WotC presents line? I’m surprised. I’d have gone with using this as the 1st paid-for D&D insider stuff.

But if people want it, so be it.

The Evil books are actually Fluffed up encounter books. They really look nice and I might go for them if they ever become available at bargain prices… (or as a birthday gift… hint hint, nudge nudge)

As for the Gel-Cube…. Anyone wants to trade for it? I’d rather not buy more boxes… I have quite a few cool rares! Maybe I should start a Trade area in the forums.

By: Dave T. Game

Dave T. Game — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:58:55 +0000

Have to respectively disagree on two points.

First, “WotC Presents” is preview material for 4e, which there is clearly demand for. I’ve also heard that the “Evil” books are rules-neutral, but I haven’t looked at them personally. By all accounts, the Dungeon guide is crap. I do agree that they should publish one capstone 3.5 adventure, maybe a classic, maybe something grander.

Second, you did not buy enough Desert of Desolation, unless I missed my spot check to detect the Gelatinous Cube.

By: greywulf

greywulf — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:42:00 +0000

You do realize we’re going to demand stats for the Huge Green Clay Golem now, don’t you?

As regards what WoTC do with their publishing schedule before, during and after….. I can’t comment as this is a family friendly blog!