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What "rare" or hard-to-find book/books have you been searching for?

Started by kythri, May 08, 2014, 04:42:40 PM

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Silverlion

#75
May 26, 2014, 11:32:44 AM Last Edit: May 26, 2014, 11:37:01 AM by Silverlion
Quote from: Tetsubo;752500I have no idea as I only ever saw the ad in Dragon.


Hrms. Well, I've got a copy of the game I described--its very cool shapeshifting magic. Beyond that its basically a simple dual other wizards boardgame. (It can do RP stuff, but its very light. The rules however are fairly standard fare)

The game I described is called Shapeshifters. The 10th Anniversery edition I have is from Fat Messiah Games. Copyright of materials is 1991.
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#76
May 27, 2014, 01:20:47 AM
I had a bunch of 1st ed. Earthdawn books that were stolen from me in the mid 90's. Included was the players guide and Barsaive box. :/
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#77
May 28, 2014, 08:10:34 PM
Quote from: David Johansen;752298I got my copy of Allansia at Coles.

huh. Well, my mistake. But clearly it didn't have all the same penetration; I saw Dungeoneer and Blacksand all over the place, but never once (to this day) have I seen a physical copy of Allansia.
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beasterbrook

#78
August 17, 2014, 05:53:42 AM
I collect old and hard to get rpg's.. as soon as you get one there always seems to be a few others that take its place..

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finarvyn

#79
August 17, 2014, 07:09:04 AM
Quote from: Old Geezer;747885CHAINMAIL second edition.
This is my own "Holy Grail" -- a goldenrod cover copy of Chainmail.

Years ago my Holy Grail used to be Warriors of Mars but I finally bit the bullet and bought one.

I suppose a woodgrain box OD&D would be up there as well, but I know it's not really that different from my 4th printing set.
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TheShadow

#80
August 17, 2014, 10:52:04 PM
My holy grail was Jorune first edition, until I managed to get a pdf copy. That's satisfied my curiosity. In many ways it's a better game than later editions, with less weirdness and more of an accessible sword and planet vibe.
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BarefootGaijin

#81
August 17, 2014, 11:15:34 PM
I have all of AD&D 2E (spells, core, magical items), BECMI is now complete with Rules Cyclopedia and box sets (dice and crayon in place). At a loss for what to crave next.
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#82
August 17, 2014, 11:51:56 PM
I'd like to read Superhero 2044, but wouldn't pay more than $20 for it so I doubt it will ever happen.

I'd like the two modules GW put out for Golden Heroes.

Saw someone mention Lionheart upthread: yes, it is awesome, especially if you want to run an Ivanhoe-style game. Combined with GURPS Robin Hood you have a huge amount of background you can use.

Someone mentioned Price of Freedom earlier, too: also a great game. Very funny to read. Costikyan is one of my favorites.

I'd love to replace my original boxed set of Traveller. Not much else I want as I have nearly  every other game that has interested me.

danskmacabre

#83
August 18, 2014, 12:28:28 AM
Quote from: kythri;749787This sounds like "The Primal Order" from early WotC.

I have that book. I bought it when it first came out, then lost it and about a year ago got it again in a 2nd hand book store.

jeff37923

#84
August 18, 2014, 12:44:51 AM
Quote from: jeff37923;748149The DGP books for Megatraveller - Starship Operator's Manual, Grand Survey, and Grand Census.

I just purchased Grand Survey and Grand Census from Noble Knight Games today. That part of the quest has ended successfully.
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jeff37923

#85
August 18, 2014, 12:47:05 AM
Quote from: Matt;780629I'd love to replace my original boxed set of Traveller.

I'd be more than happy to help you with this.
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danskmacabre

#86
August 18, 2014, 12:57:20 AM
I would love to get the 2nd edition Spacemaster Boxed set.
I can see it's available and I might get it one day, it's just not at the top of my RPG priority list.

That's about the only old RPG (that I'd probably never run again anyway) that I want as a collector's item.  I have everything else I want.

purpleplatypus

#87
August 18, 2014, 02:12:09 AM Last Edit: August 18, 2014, 02:31:51 AM by purpleplatypus
Castle Zagyg, but it was like $400 physical and totally unavailable (legally or otherwise) in .pdf last I checked.

Just Another Snake Cult

#88
August 18, 2014, 02:14:48 AM
I'm always looking for something, but earlier this summer I hit the jackpot and scored two of my grails- 1st edition Cyberpunk (Set in the dark future of 2013) and TSR's Gangbusters.

Both for ten bucks each. That was pretty sweet.
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#89
August 18, 2014, 09:40:03 PM
I wish to find a copy of the Rules Cyclopedia at a second-hand bookstore or flea market. I always feel a faint glimmer of hope that I might find it. Kind of silly.

Yeah I know that you can get it for ~100$ on eBay. Too much for me right now, sadly.
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