21:00 I wasn't gonna mention that the "P" is silent... I was gonna say, did you know that the city/setting was Monte's home game setting for AD&D2E; and he and others (including Sean & Bruce) used Ptolus as the setting where they playtested D&D 3.x rules when they worked at WotC in 2000? ...a bit of fun trivia!
Actually, Monte created Ptolus specifically for 3E. But it was a sequel campaign to a 2E campaign he ran (called Praemal) in the same world, 20,000 years before the present day in Ptolus. :) @@MrTarrasque
I'm currently running a long-term campaign set in Ptolus and finished up another not too long ago. The book itself is an absolute masterpiece, although I would caution anyone who chooses to try running it that the level of detail is so high that it can be daunting. Basically any location that the book takes more than a paragraph to describe could form the basis for an entire year long campaign.
Ptolus is truly a tome of a gaming reference. I'm still not sure if it's possibly the best setting ever or just the biggest. Either way it's a setting I'd love to run, but I feel too intimidated by it to think I can do it justice.
Obviously "best" is pretty subjective but I think its fair to say, objectively, that this book is PACKED with goodies and is a phenomenal purchase if you're in to sandbox style, story driven games. And if you're the type of GM that enjoys improv but just needs a base of info to pull from...this is great for that!
@@MrTarrasque the PDF's went on sale so snapped it up, still not inexpensive, but couldn't let the opportunity pass. Now to figure out what I'm going to do with this tome.
I usually prefer short and simple supplements so Ptolus is not the kind of thing I should love but I absolutely do. It's surprisingly easy to reference at the table thanks to all the margin notes. And oddly, for a tome so massive, it rarely feels like any one character or location is overly detailed. The descriptions are usually pretty lean. Probably the single best city book I've ever owned.
If I remember correctly, everything in the packet is game-system-agnostic, except for the Rosegate House info (which has some secret door stats) and the character sheets (one for CS and one for 5E). It made printing and assembling the book easier to just have one packet (with two versions of the Rosegate House info and the character sheets) than to print two separate packets that would have been almost exactly the same.
@@MrTarrasque Upon rewatching this, the town square shown at 6:25 is such a nice, simple idea for having a "home" without buying a home : the inn you come back to, next to the tavern you spend your evenings, maybe a general store... all having people who start to know you and maybe you'll help, maybe you'll not, and the following consequences :)
Alright, this is probably the modern standard for what you get in a Kickstarter with all the additional stuff. Hand outs, maps, maybe some magic item cards. Starting to get into this myself. I think this is the first product of it's size. Now we have a lot of kickstarters that get to this size, but not all of it is quality.
I am super excited for this video series! I bought Ptolus about 2 years ago and have been running a campaign for about 16 months now. I've been playing and running games for over 30 years and this is my first urban setting. The book is fantastic and Monte Cook gives just enough information about sooooo many things that I can easily run a sandbox style game and let the players drive where it goes. Love Love Love this setting!
Thanks! Next video will talk more about where to start and what tools Monte Cook Games gives you to bring your players (and yourself) into the setting without being overwhelmed.
Awesome! Yeh he did a great job with the lead in adventures. I started there and found that with all the material packed into the book, I was easily able to improv and build homebrew story from the cannon material.@@MrTarrasque
Ptolus (pronounced “TAW-luss”). Stated on page 10 of the original 3.5 version of the book. This setting has everything and is a true masterpiece 😏👍 I would also recommend getting the following books: Chaositech, The Banewarrens, The Night of Dissolution and obviously Ptolus City of Adventure 👍
You got me with the 'P' is silent that's the 'Jorphdan' typical quote... Just in case people are interested Black Book Edition still have a late pledge on the French version "Ptolus, la cité du Pic" and yes we got you :)
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21:00 I wasn't gonna mention that the "P" is silent...
I was gonna say, did you know that the city/setting was Monte's home game setting for AD&D2E; and he and others (including Sean & Bruce) used Ptolus as the setting where they playtested D&D 3.x rules when they worked at WotC in 2000?
...a bit of fun trivia!
I’ll mention this next video
Actually, Monte created Ptolus specifically for 3E. But it was a sequel campaign to a 2E campaign he ran (called Praemal) in the same world, 20,000 years before the present day in Ptolus. :) @@MrTarrasque
20-minute review of just the handouts. Definitely the Ptolus experience. 😂
🤣😅
I'm currently running a long-term campaign set in Ptolus and finished up another not too long ago. The book itself is an absolute masterpiece, although I would caution anyone who chooses to try running it that the level of detail is so high that it can be daunting. Basically any location that the book takes more than a paragraph to describe could form the basis for an entire year long campaign.
Ptolus is truly a tome of a gaming reference. I'm still not sure if it's possibly the best setting ever or just the biggest. Either way it's a setting I'd love to run, but I feel too intimidated by it to think I can do it justice.
Well happy to find out together with the community if it's the best one ever.
Obviously "best" is pretty subjective but I think its fair to say, objectively, that this book is PACKED with goodies and is a phenomenal purchase if you're in to sandbox style, story driven games. And if you're the type of GM that enjoys improv but just needs a base of info to pull from...this is great for that!
@@MrTarrasque the PDF's went on sale so snapped it up, still not inexpensive, but couldn't let the opportunity pass. Now to figure out what I'm going to do with this tome.
I usually prefer short and simple supplements so Ptolus is not the kind of thing I should love but I absolutely do. It's surprisingly easy to reference at the table thanks to all the margin notes.
And oddly, for a tome so massive, it rarely feels like any one character or location is overly detailed. The descriptions are usually pretty lean.
Probably the single best city book I've ever owned.
If I remember correctly, everything in the packet is game-system-agnostic, except for the Rosegate House info (which has some secret door stats) and the character sheets (one for CS and one for 5E). It made printing and assembling the book easier to just have one packet (with two versions of the Rosegate House info and the character sheets) than to print two separate packets that would have been almost exactly the same.
Oh, a third packet item that has different versions for each game: the items-available list for Ebbert's Outfitters.
I'll say you were trolled by that poll but I'm happy there's a (4th) review on youtube :)
Thank you for your service 🖖
Some trolling never hurt anybody 😉
@@MrTarrasque Upon rewatching this, the town square shown at 6:25 is such a nice, simple idea for having a "home" without buying a home : the inn you come back to, next to the tavern you spend your evenings, maybe a general store... all having people who start to know you and maybe you'll help, maybe you'll not, and the following consequences :)
Jep it’s the perfect starting point
My wife gave this book today to me as a birthday present :). Looking forward to use Montes Magnum Opus and quite important piece of RPG history.
Alright, this is probably the modern standard for what you get in a Kickstarter with all the additional stuff. Hand outs, maps, maybe some magic item cards. Starting to get into this myself. I think this is the first product of it's size. Now we have a lot of kickstarters that get to this size, but not all of it is quality.
I love this review! I love how long it is, I love how deep you go!
Please give us more 🥰
Love this setting! Love the book! Love the crerivity of it all ❤😊7
And yes, the P is silent in "Ptolus"
I am super excited for this video series! I bought Ptolus about 2 years ago and have been running a campaign for about 16 months now. I've been playing and running games for over 30 years and this is my first urban setting. The book is fantastic and Monte Cook gives just enough information about sooooo many things that I can easily run a sandbox style game and let the players drive where it goes. Love Love Love this setting!
Thanks! Next video will talk more about where to start and what tools Monte Cook Games gives you to bring your players (and yourself) into the setting without being overwhelmed.
Awesome! Yeh he did a great job with the lead in adventures. I started there and found that with all the material packed into the book, I was easily able to improv and build homebrew story from the cannon material.@@MrTarrasque
Wow that book is huge!!!! Looks amazing.
I've backed the kickstarter as well and damn it's huge as all hell!
Ptolus (pronounced “TAW-luss”). Stated on page 10 of the original 3.5 version of the book. This setting has everything and is a true masterpiece 😏👍
I would also recommend getting the following books: Chaositech, The Banewarrens, The Night of Dissolution and obviously Ptolus City of Adventure 👍
I know 😉
Do you have a link to Chaositech? Is that different from the other Monte Cooke book about technology (Arcana of the Ancients)?
You got me with the 'P' is silent that's the 'Jorphdan' typical quote... Just in case people are interested Black Book Edition still have a late pledge on the French version "Ptolus, la cité du Pic" and yes we got you :)
Love the idea/series
Fantastic review! Thank you.
Definitely more!
Noted
Fantastic!
No you are fantastic!
Now you know why we voted for it!
Next time, get your thoughts organised first. It's kinda boring to watch you stumble thruout.