There is a niche for everyone.
Clothing Bits, by Darkquest Games, skillfully fills a niche that few, including this reviewer, thought existed. Every new cloth and dye feels distinctive and adds an innovative new element of the game in the short pages of this PDF.
Clothing Bits is the kind of PDF for those DMs whom, like myself, have serious RPGers in their game who enjoy detail. I can think of several instances in the last few years that my players have needed special clothing; in particular, when courting dignitaries or attending special functions. Also, if you are a player, you can add a new element to your snobby noble or dignified cleric by getting him some new duds from this book.
Clothing Bits consists of 8 exotic cloths, 19 magical cloths and 13 magical dyes in its 13 pages. Each can be used to describe the fabric or makeup of garments in your game. The amount of detail for everything is magnificent. Even the exotic cloths, which have no special properties, are so detailed enough to spawn adventure hooks from. The magical dyes and clothes hold back, almost too much, from being overpowered. However, this technique bolds well with the simplistic approach of the writing to make every item useful and non-campaign specific. For crunchers, a convenient table is located in the middle of the book that contains the price and weight of each item.
For the Player
Clothing Bits is for the detailed player whom wants his characters look to represent his role playing. Whether you are going for a savage tribal person or a stuck up elf, there is a cloth in this book that will bring it out. The magical garments are a good addition for a player and low powered enough where I could not see too many DMs having a problem with them. I think every Barbarian should have Barghide, a ceremonious cloth that holds special meanings to a warrior. If you are going for a diplomat, try describing all of his wears as being Behir Silk, a rare fabric ten times the cost of normal silk.
For the DM
This makes the idea of tailors and garment stores pretty useful in a game. I like thinking of the idea of players wanting to figure something out, and traveling to Ogolf the Taylor for some Blink Dog Saliva dye or Dire Feline Blood Dye.
The Iron World
This product is for anyone whom likes a lot of flavor in their game. There are over 40 items to satisfy the detailed PC and DM. A different type of item book, Clothing Bits is worth adding on to an order and keeping on the hard drive for that niche moment.
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<b>LIKED</b>: - Great writing and detail. Everything is given a special touch
- There is no "specific" campaign flavor which makes the items easy to import into a campaign
- The magical items make since and are not overpowered or "there" to be there
<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: - I would have liked to see a complete garment or two, though its no biggie
- Sadly this is a niche product for those whom like this level of detail. Unite my people. <br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Excellent<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Very Satisfied<br>
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