Damn, I thought I read "Renegade Cows".

I've read some rather disappointing reviews about it. This could stem from the usual dislike of random tables, but I think that someone who owns WFRP wouldn't mind that much. So, worthwile purchases, especially considering that I don't own many other WFRP2 books?

Quote from: SosthenesDamn, I thought I read "Renegade Cows".

I've read some rather disappointing reviews about it. This could stem from the usual dislike of random tables, but I think that someone who owns WFRP wouldn't mind that much. So, worthwile purchases, especially considering that I don't own many other WFRP2 books?

Without knowing what's in your current collection I'd recommend:

The Old World Bestiary: One of the few essential WFRP purchases, given the relative paucity of critters in the core book. So much more than just another monster manual- it details a large range of beasts as seen through the eyes of the inhabitants of the Old World. Knowledge categories are divided into coommon folklore, experienced trvaller and scholastic expert, and are brimming with adventure hooks. Highly recommended.

Sigmar's Heirs: The second and final essential purchase. Gives a thorough rundown of life in the Imperial Provinces, covering everything from politics to economics to population patterns to slang. If you're even thinking of setting your game in the Empire- and let's face it, how many people don't -then you'll be well rewarded by picking this one up.

The Old World Armoury: Somewhat more problematic than the other two, it's essentially a breakdown of arms, armour and supplies and geared at players and GM's looking for a little more versimilitude in their campaigns. Unfortunately the pricing system is wonky as hell, and has come under massive criticism from certain quarters. If you can past that though it's a fine addition to the gameline, offering as it does a snapshot experience of the economic realities of life on the ground in the Empire.

Other supplements I've heard great things about but have yet to buy include: The Chaos Supplement, Realms of Sorcery, The Skaven Supplement, Night's Dark Masters (Vampire Lords supplement), Terror in Talabheim, The Warhmmer Companion and Revised GM's Pack (which comes with a much sturdier screen, I'm told).


Hope this helps.

Well, I had the WFRP laying around for quite some time and just recently bought Sigmar's Heirs and the Bestiary. I read through the Armoury, but wasn't that excited about it. I'm not too excited about buying monster supplements, so it's either the Companion or Realms of Sorcery that's next on my list. Although the books about Kislev, Bretonnia and now Renegade Crowns look rather interesting, too. No book about the elves in sight?

I've heard that Elves and Dwarves will get their own supplements at some point, but thus far BI have focussed more on the antagonists side of the fence.

Quote from: SosthenesWell, I had the WFRP laying around for quite some time and just recently bought Sigmar's Heirs and the Bestiary. I read through the Armoury, but wasn't that excited about it. I'm not too excited about buying monster supplements, so it's either the Companion or Realms of Sorcery that's next on my list. Although the books about Kislev, Bretonnia and now Renegade Crowns look rather interesting, too. No book about the elves in sight?

I'd suggest not bothering with the Bretonnia book - unless you really, really want to play in that setting.  Using anything from it outside of Bretonnia doesn't really feel right.  

The companion book is nice and cheap and is worth the read.  Good read.  The Realms of Sorcery is fantastic, but unless magic is a major focus it's not needed.  But it's a fantastic book none the less.