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Limited Editions - Kobur's Encyclopedia of Exotic Ores
Publisher: Primal Urge Games
by Gregory H. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/29/2005 00:00:00

As someone who prefers to not include a ton of standard "+" type enchanted items in my games, I love to incorporate things like special materials and the like. The materials themselves were thus very convenient to me, but what I liked best about this product was the history, description, and information about the Encyclopedia itself. In a world where knowledge really can become power (you'll have to be the judge of the world in which you play), this could be an exciting treasure indeed.

<br><br> <b>LIKED</b>: Overall, I liked the content of the product. I thought it was very imaginative, and while it may not prove useful to every campaign world or DM, it certainly provides what it advertizes... so you'll be getting what you paid for.<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: There were a lot of editing (or lack of editing, apparently) errors. It made understanding parts of the book lore particularly difficult. Also, my printer struggled with producing a hardcopy from the format they used, so bear that in mind if you tend to want to produce such a thing after downloading.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Acceptable<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>



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Limited Editions - Kobur's Encyclopedia of Exotic Ores
Publisher: Primal Urge Games
by Josh B. [Featured Reviewer]
Date Added: 09/27/2005 00:00:00

Everyone in your party has identical +1 swords - all of them probably manufactured by child laborers at Bob's Factory For the Mass Production of Magic Items. How bland is that? Not you, though. Your sword is metal taken from a fiendish realm, earned with your own sweat and blood; all so you could put an end to the fell beast that had been plaguing that village. A beast that proved unkillable by any other means.

Kobur's Encyclopedia of Exotic Ores is just the thing if you're looking for new special materials. Laid out in a simple and attractive style, this book has both landscape and portrait oriented versions; however, it is plagued with a host of minor grammatical errors, which does impact its readability. The worst of these errors is on page three - the end of the second paragraph dealing with how to open the book is simply missing.

We are first presented with the story and game information for the Encyclopedia itself. This book makes an attractive treasure for any Craft-oriented character. In addition to its informational value, the tome imparts several useful magical abilities to its owner. The book's built-in defense system is perhaps a bit extreme, but might prove useful for reining in vandalism-inclined player characters.

The remainder of the book is given over to describing some of the new materials discussed within the Encyclopedia. In addition to a description of the material and its special properties, details related to the mining and crafting of each entry is provided. From a mystically charged iron that can trap the energy of a wasted spell, to metal that causes distortions in the fabric of time, Kobur's Encyclopedia includes some unique special materials.<br><br><b>LIKED</b>: I always enjoy seeing new special materials. Along with equipment it's one of my favorite ways of customizing a character.<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Potential balance issues in a few places. Repeated errors that lower the overall quality and presentation of the product.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Acceptable<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>



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Limited Editions - Kobur's Encyclopedia of Exotic Ores
Publisher: Primal Urge Games
by Derek H. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/11/2005 00:00:00

For those who are looking for new materials, this is a useful product. There is a look at the encyclopdia itself and the author which may or may not be useful. There are 7 materials- one page writeups apiece. To me, the material are useful but not very interesting.

The only thing I found annoying is the amount of white space (1 1/2- 2 pages worth).<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Acceptable<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>



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