Been adventuring for a year in this setting and love it, it's strength is it's familiarity with our real world folklore and how it roughly maps onto Europe and the Mediterranean. This allows for instant immersion for everyone. Thanks for the enthusiasm!
I have to say that I chuckled aloud at the discussion of the first blank pages. That doesn't happen often on RUclips videos. Well done! As an aside, after watching these videos and beginning my review of the World Book (which I was somehow able to score for fifty cents - I kid you not) I am a Midgard convert. Now I just need to find a time to end my existing campaign and start one up there.
Anna B Meyers, the map cartographer, is one of the best in the business but so few know of her. Kobold Press did right by hiring her. Check out her personal work on the original D&D setting Greyhawk.
Hey Mr Tarrasque: there are currently no youtube channels going over the lore of Midgard, despite the popularity of such videos for various other settings (warhammer, d&d, etc) .. hint hint
There is no such thing as too much information for a world. The more information, the better and the more brilliant and interesting. Also, I would hope that people who like Dungeons and Dragons are also readers.
@@MrTarrasque I guess all that I mean is that you shouldn't criticize a setting for being too detailed. It's just another style of worldbuilding. Neither should you criticize worlds for being to undetailed, like the older settings of Greyhawk and such. I love those settings too! It's just very fun to dig in and read about the interesting details and histories and cultures of the different peoples, societies, nations, and races that populate the world. I mean, the world of Tékumel (by M.A.R. Barker) is just brilliant, and so is Middle-Earth. Should we criticize those absolutely fascinating settings for being too detailed? No! If you want to homebrew a lot but want some guidelines, use a detail-lite setting. If you feel like some through and elaborate setting designs to play in, then choose Midgard or Numenera or Tekumel or Glorantha! Also, too many people perceive settings as only backdrops to other creative works. This is the same common perception people have towards constructed languages. Fictional worlds and languages can be amazing artistic inventions all on their own!
Never said I dont like em. I like them presented in an open way were I have enough freedom to add to it. Its just the way it's presented. For me there can be something like to much info ☺️ Of course I like middle earth
Great review (as usual)! I've been debating this book since my son asked me to run some 5E for him and his friends. I think my mind is made up. Thanks!
cool! I'm so glad this video helped you. If i may give you a tap, start in Zobeck. This is the center city of Midgard and from there it can go anywhere. Also, Kobold press have some very good adventures for sale set in Midgard. I have reviewd some of them.
I’ve been thinking about this for. I’ll probably pick it up sometime. Didn’t realize it was so big, I thought Codex of Aihrde was big, and it is, but this takes the cake.
it's a great review, but I'd argue with you on the point about the book's value for players-- if you want to create characters that engage in the world, that are involved in the world, that take advantage of the hooks laid out in the world, then you need to know that world, and the Worldbook is a fantastic way to get in-depth knowledge about Midgard. There's no reason the GM needs to be the gatekeeper of the campaign setting's lore; players should know there's nothing in that book that would ruin games-- in fact what's covered is the background that would make their games better.
Wow looks great! Kobold Press makes quality work. However, I won’t be picking this up for a LONG time since I have barely explored the forgotten realms I don’t need a new world yet
So I've just taken a proper look to be able to answer your question. Althoug they go in to the southlands for a bit (about 20 pages) it's not a major part of this book. There is some good lore, locations and other stuff for you to have adventures there but the southlands are not wel represented on the Midgard map you get with the book. They added a map in the Southlands section wich makes up for that a bit. So yeah, for me personally there is eough insperation. But if you really want to dig in to the setting I don't know if this book will give you enough.
There’s a little bit of rules for PF. If you want great crunch, the Players Guide for Midgard is a great book companion to the World Book. There’s a version for 5E, but the PF editor knew her material, and I can not recommend it enough.
I have that... and apart from the three core books its the best D&D book there is... i only asked about character option because in the video at 18:07 i see the heading occult classes...
Hey There are some playable options, but they are more ment for NPC's rather then PC's. For example there is the Antipaladin, School of blood magic, school of voic magic, ... There's not a lot, but It's some cool stuff you could make available to your players.
You mean rolling for monster hit points? No, it slows down the game or takes up prep time I’d rather spend in storytelling. What maps are you referring to?
@@MrTarrasque I don't have the book so i can't be certain, but usually it's because single pages don't exist. Paper is folded and glued/stitched down the middle. The white page is usually there because it's the other half of a sheet of paper further down the book, which does have content printed on it. Cutting out the white page would weaken the stitch holding the other half of that sheet in its place
Yeah but honestly they're doing what wizards of the Coast should be doing WOtC really pushes the Forgotten realms but in the Forgotten Realms all they seems to do is the sword Coast now I will admit it looks like Cobalt press really focuses on Zoback but by giving us a world book if we want to do a campaign in a a part that hasn't been explored as much by Kobalt press' official books we're free to do it and I wish 5th edition had a similar book to this one for the Forgotten Realms so I could write a campaign in one of the areas that isn't really being talked about at all in any of the official adventures.
@@MrTarrasque I mean it has so many Gods, so many secrets and so many characters with unique backstories, characters like drizzt,xanathar,tiamat,Lolth and more make the forgotten realms truly the most fleshed out fantasy setting with over 400 novels dedicated to it I don't know if it's the best but it's certainly my favorite
@@mdrnsprtn554 I love FR as a setting but it being the gratest is pure personal taste. I think its sometimes a bit to fleshed out if you know what I mean. I like em more open. I dont think I hava a favorite setting. Svilland comes very close but it of a different kind.
I am under the impression that the world of Midgard would be heavily based on Viking mythology. But, I didn't quite get that from your review. It doesn't seem to be historically accurate at all. How much of the world is based on historic Viking culture. How much of it is just pure fantasy?
It draws it insperation from a lot of norse mythologie but goes completly crazy with it. There are influeses from all kids of different parts of the real worlds history. But it remains a dnd setting with elves, dwarfs and dragons.
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Been adventuring for a year in this setting and love it, it's strength is it's familiarity with our real world folklore and how it roughly maps onto Europe and the Mediterranean. This allows for instant immersion for everyone. Thanks for the enthusiasm!
Thank for this comment. I agree with all of it
I have to say that I chuckled aloud at the discussion of the first blank pages. That doesn't happen often on RUclips videos. Well done! As an aside, after watching these videos and beginning my review of the World Book (which I was somehow able to score for fifty cents - I kid you not) I am a Midgard convert. Now I just need to find a time to end my existing campaign and start one up there.
😅🤣 good to have you
Anna B Meyers, the map cartographer, is one of the best in the business but so few know of her. Kobold Press did right by hiring her. Check out her personal work on the original D&D setting Greyhawk.
I’m gonna check out her work! Thanks for the tip
You are the reason I will buy that book, looks really interesting and i could steal many ideas for my homebrew without my players never knowing =)
Cool! Glad to help man!
Hey Mr Tarrasque: there are currently no youtube channels going over the lore of Midgard, despite the popularity of such videos for various other settings (warhammer, d&d, etc) .. hint hint
I have a feeling you are trying to tell me something ....
and you would be right :)
Subscription well deserved! Looking forward for more of those reviews!
Hey thanks! My channel is fulll of em so have at it 😅
Arcanis campaign setting for 5e is pretty darn good. I don't know if you have reviewed it, but give it a shot man. It is amazing.
Well that's another $50 you made me spend Mr.T. Kobold press really has set a very high standard for others to try and match.
There is no such thing as too much information for a world. The more information, the better and the more brilliant and interesting. Also, I would hope that people who like Dungeons and Dragons are also readers.
I respectfully disagree. I think a great portion should be left to the imagionation
@@MrTarrasque I guess all that I mean is that you shouldn't criticize a setting for being too detailed. It's just another style of worldbuilding.
Neither should you criticize worlds for being to undetailed, like the older settings of Greyhawk and such. I love those settings too!
It's just very fun to dig in and read about the interesting details and histories and cultures of the different peoples, societies, nations, and races that populate the world. I mean, the world of Tékumel (by M.A.R. Barker) is just brilliant, and so is Middle-Earth. Should we criticize those absolutely fascinating settings for being too detailed? No!
If you want to homebrew a lot but want some guidelines, use a detail-lite setting. If you feel like some through and elaborate setting designs to play in, then choose Midgard or Numenera or Tekumel or Glorantha!
Also, too many people perceive settings as only backdrops to other creative works. This is the same common perception people have towards constructed languages. Fictional worlds and languages can be amazing artistic inventions all on their own!
@@marioksoresalhillick299 Keep in mind that I review things from my personall perspective and it schould not be taken as gospel :)
@@MrTarrasque Of course!
But does that mean you don't like settings like Tékumel and Middle-Earth and Glorantha? That makes me sad... ☹️☹️☹️🐽.
Never said I dont like em. I like them presented in an open way were I have enough freedom to add to it.
Its just the way it's presented. For me there can be something like to much info ☺️
Of course I like middle earth
Kobold Press is the best 3rd party publisher out there!
Completly agree
Master the Game you misspelled Raging Swan Press.
I like Frog God better.
Looks sweet, man! Love the huge map that comes with it!
Something i left out, on purpose, is that the map is printed on two sides. Not telling you what the other side is ;)
Mr. Tarrasque Oh the suspense... 😓
Great review (as usual)! I've been debating this book since my son asked me to run some 5E for him and his friends. I think my mind is made up. Thanks!
cool! I'm so glad this video helped you. If i may give you a tap, start in Zobeck. This is the center city of Midgard and from there it can go anywhere.
Also, Kobold press have some very good adventures for sale set in Midgard. I have reviewd some of them.
I love kobold press but wasn't sure if I needed a new setting. But your review has made me think that I very certainly do need Midguard!!
Haha! Epic
This looks great! Great review!! I might make this my main campaign world!
I’m slowly switching over for all my games myself. It’s awesome
I’ve been thinking about this for. I’ll probably pick it up sometime. Didn’t realize it was so big, I thought Codex of Aihrde was big, and it is, but this takes the cake.
Those sand ships remind me of Dark sun and their sea of Silt
yes!
I would like more information on the northlands
I have you covered my friend: ruclips.net/video/bPqKwzI0rLg/видео.html
This made two months of basic training worth it.
Wait, what?
Mr. Tarrasque I joined the military. I got my links to civilization back the other day and this is pretty much the first video I've had time to watch.
Lol! Haha I didnt get it
Jim Jam thank you for serving
Amazing! And thanks for liking it
I know this is an older video, but I gotta say, those white pages are great for getting signed by the authors at conventions.
haha yeah! Good one
What's on the other side of that map? Is it Blank?
If I'm not mistaking it's a map of the city of Zobeck on the other side
as always.. a great review!
Alf Hughes thanks so much!
I think Kobold Press has a Midgard book for Swords & Wizardry too, which is cool.
I bought it for playing GURPS.
it's a great review, but I'd argue with you on the point about the book's value for players-- if you want to create characters that engage in the world, that are involved in the world, that take advantage of the hooks laid out in the world, then you need to know that world, and the Worldbook is a fantastic way to get in-depth knowledge about Midgard. There's no reason the GM needs to be the gatekeeper of the campaign setting's lore; players should know there's nothing in that book that would ruin games-- in fact what's covered is the background that would make their games better.
That’s a fact. I was more talking about that it’s not a primairy book for players but ofcourse very cool to own if you are a player nevertheless
Wow looks great! Kobold Press makes quality work. However, I won’t be picking this up for a LONG time since I have barely explored the forgotten realms I don’t need a new world yet
How much is there on Southlands? Should i get the original Southlands for 3e or is all of it merged in this one book?
So I've just taken a proper look to be able to answer your question. Althoug they go in to the southlands for a bit (about 20 pages) it's not a major part of this book. There is some good lore, locations and other stuff for you to have adventures there but the southlands are not wel represented on the Midgard map you get with the book.
They added a map in the Southlands section wich makes up for that a bit.
So yeah, for me personally there is eough insperation. But if you really want to dig in to the setting I don't know if this book will give you enough.
I believe there’s a southlands campaign setting that’s goes into more detail
They are doing a complete southlands setting book soon
FANTASTIC news and thanks for taking the trouble to let us know Mr Tarrasque
That's what I'm here for.
Does this replace the Midgard Campaign Setting Book from 2012?
Thank you in advance.
This is the latest version! Up to date, system neutral but very much hinted towards 5e
@@MrTarrasque Does it include the southlands?
If i’m not mistaking yes it does, but the map that is included does not go as far.
Are the spell mechanics and feats compatible for both 5e and Pathfinder?
I don’t know how pathfinder comp they are, but I’ll ask around. Get back to you tomorrow right here!
I imagine they gotta be compatible with 5e. If they aren't, what's the point of the book? 😅
Hey
On the first page of the book it says it's 5e and Pathfinder compatible. But i haven't played enough pathfinder to know if the later is true.
There’s a little bit of rules for PF. If you want great crunch, the Players Guide for Midgard is a great book companion to the World Book. There’s a version for 5E, but the PF editor knew her material, and I can not recommend it enough.
Any player options apart from feats?
Player options are in the midgard heroes handbook. I have a review on that one, it’s an amazing book and I think it’s even better then xanathar.
I have that... and apart from the three core books its the best D&D book there is... i only asked about character option because in the video at 18:07 i see the heading occult classes...
I will look more in to that tomorrow morning for you! I’ll get back to you here
Hey
There are some playable options, but they are more ment for NPC's rather then PC's. For example there is the Antipaladin, School of blood magic, school of voic magic, ...
There's not a lot, but It's some cool stuff you could make available to your players.
Glorantha?
Honestly this is... everything I want in a published campaign setting. I disagree that it's over detailed. I freakin love the look of it.
I realy qant that world book but the shiping fees are really bad and pdf is not the same as hard cover
I feel your pain man!
Don't you use dice roll for hit points and wheres the dungeon maps
You mean rolling for monster hit points? No, it slows down the game or takes up prep time I’d rather spend in storytelling.
What maps are you referring to?
@@MrTarrasque is it a game book or story book
@@MrTarrasque forget it man im not gonna get into argument about it with you don't matter have nice Day 😊👍😀
Always here to answer questions my friend
There actually is a reason for those initial white pages.
enlighten me
@@MrTarrasque I don't have the book so i can't be certain, but usually it's because single pages don't exist. Paper is folded and glued/stitched down the middle. The white page is usually there because it's the other half of a sheet of paper further down the book, which does have content printed on it. Cutting out the white page would weaken the stitch holding the other half of that sheet in its place
I am now officially the worst book reviewer in the historie of book reviewers, for not knowing that.
@@MrTarrasque lol.. No worries, I'm a book nerd.
Your content is good anyway. I enjoyed your video
Thanks ☺️
Yeah but honestly they're doing what wizards of the Coast should be doing WOtC really pushes the Forgotten realms but in the Forgotten Realms all they seems to do is the sword Coast now I will admit it looks like Cobalt press really focuses on Zoback but by giving us a world book if we want to do a campaign in a a part that hasn't been explored as much by Kobalt press' official books we're free to do it and I wish 5th edition had a similar book to this one for the Forgotten Realms so I could write a campaign in one of the areas that isn't really being talked about at all in any of the official adventures.
Forgotten realms is the best fantasy setting ever
I dont agree
@@MrTarrasque I mean it has so many Gods, so many secrets and so many characters with unique backstories, characters like drizzt,xanathar,tiamat,Lolth and more make the forgotten realms truly the most fleshed out fantasy setting with over 400 novels dedicated to it I don't know if it's the best but it's certainly my favorite
@@mdrnsprtn554 I love FR as a setting but it being the gratest is pure personal taste. I think its sometimes a bit to fleshed out if you know what I mean. I like em more open.
I dont think I hava a favorite setting. Svilland comes very close but it of a different kind.
@@MrTarrasque exactly it's really personal taste
I am under the impression that the world of Midgard would be heavily based on Viking mythology. But, I didn't quite get that from your review. It doesn't seem to be historically accurate at all. How much of the world is based on historic Viking culture. How much of it is just pure fantasy?
It draws it insperation from a lot of norse mythologie but goes completly crazy with it.
There are influeses from all kids of different parts of the real worlds history. But it remains a dnd setting with elves, dwarfs and dragons.
It looks and feels like Pathfinder. I paused the video and read some of the pages. Not for me.
Nothing is for everybody, :)
Mr. Tarrasque I like Frog God better.