Flip Through Advanced Class Origins

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Jan 152015
 

In this Flip Through Matt takes a look at the Advanced Class Origins book for Pathfinder.  Inside you will find new spells, feats, magic items, and archetypes.  I find this companion to have more than enough power to help sustain the new hybrid classes in Pathfinder.

 

 

If you enjoyed the Advanced Class Guide you’ll enjoy this book.

Mistborn Review

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Jul 212012
 
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Mistborn is an RPG set in the fantasy steampunk setting created by Brandon Sanderson. Before getting too in depth with the review I must give Brandon two thumbs up on his involvement in the process of creating the game. He not only authors the introduction story, he makes comments throughout the book.

 

The book itself is large, 500 pages. It is really three books in one. It is well organized and follows a sensible direction for teaching you how to play the game. I did find myself wishing there was more art. The book opens with a short story. The short story does an excellent job of immersing you into this game world. Sharing with you some of the basic concepts, like how this world is different, and allomancy. Allomancy is “metal magic” or one’s ability to weave, control or manipulate the powers and effects a metal obtains.

The world of Mistborn is a world trapped in an industrial revolution. The government is a fascist one that basically makes you conform or die. A few people (your character maybe) take on roles of thieves and bandits. By skirting the law they are easily seen as rebels, and heroes.

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