[RPG]: Into the Green, reviewed by Bradford C. Walker (3/3)

2nd Level RPGnetter · #1 11-07-2003, 01:00 AM

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9838.phtml

Bradford C. Walker's Summary:

A very specialized book for a very small audience, but well-done and sufficiently useful for those that would require it.

Go to the full review for more information.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #2 11-10-2003, 04:58 AM

Post originally by Wyvern at 2003-11-10 03:58:23
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You indicated twice that the monsters are one of the better parts of the book, and yet you don't mention any by name. How about some examples?

2nd Level RPGnetter · #3 11-10-2003, 05:01 AM

Post originally by Wyvern at 2003-11-10 04:01:47
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1) What's the difference between a forest and a wood?

2) What does the *essential blade* spell do, and what book is it from?

3) So how exactly *did* they stat the machete? Are you saying that the stats they gave it *are* identical to a short sword that does slashing damage, or is that what you think they *should* be?

4) You said that the "*non-mechanical* content (other than its monsters) isn’t that good" (emphasis mine). Don't you mean the *mechanical* content?

Wyvern

2nd Level RPGnetter · #4 11-10-2003, 07:25 AM

Post originally by Derek at 2003-11-10 06:25:21
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The most interesting creature in the book is the bayowulf- a land form of seal that produces mist to hide itself on the hunt.

Unfortunately many of the others are killer trees (yawn), undead (huh?), a fey that could be urban, and a comet induced mutation that is VERY poorly explained. There are other creatures that you might find interesting, but over all, the rules are the reason I keep the book. I really enjoy most of Bastion's book, but this has to be the worst that I have seen.

As much as it pains me to say, I suggest that you look at Wilds from AEG.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #5 11-10-2003, 07:27 AM

Post originally by Derek at 2003-11-10 06:27:56
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I don't have the book on me, but I can answer your first question:

Woods are forested spots that are close to humanoid communities. Since they are patrolled, foraged from and such, they have a different ecology (for lack of a better term) and feel than old growth forests.

Hope that helps.