Post originally by Dan Davenport at 2005-01-11 17:19:26
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Tom Pigeon wrote:
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<b>I got the game, based largely on your review, and I would have to agree that you are right in your praise.</b>
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Glad to hear it!

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<b>The only change I would make is giving it a substance of 4. Although it is chock full of crunchy goodness, it seems to only skim the surface on a lot of interesting topics. For instance, the list of demons is quite short, magic is given short shrift as is the spell list, demon powers are also given a short list. Generally, the book says in these instances that the material presented is inspiration for the GM to come up with stuff, or there are other books out there/coming out soon (it heavily hints at an expanded demon book).

This is not a deal-breaker in any since, you can only put so much into a book. Also, it clearly labels itself a "core" book, which means of course that it plays better with additional books.</b>
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I can certainly see your point; however, after you've had time to play around with it and see just how much it can do, you might possibly change your mind.

When it comes to a demonic bestiary, keep in mind that demons seldom make repeat appearances in <i>Angel</i>. But yes, I'm told there's an <i>Angel</i> equivalent to <i>Buffy's</i> <b><i>Monster Smackdown</i></b> on the way.

As for magic, long spell lists really aren't all that vital, given the system's modular nature.

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<b>Still, this is a very good game. The book itself is beautiful, one of the best produced rpg products I own. The writing is also excellent, making this a product that is fun to read, even if never played.

Thanks for the excellent review. When/if supplements come out for this game I will be first in line to purchase them.</b>
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And thank you for the feedback and the kind words! I hope you enjoy the game!

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Dan Davenport