The Way of War: Makers of Legend Vol. 1 (Earthdawn)

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The Way of War: Makers of Legend Vol. 1 (Earthdawn)

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Wanderer's Way: Makers of Legend Volume Two (Earthdawn)

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"Adepts are the heroes and legends of Earthdawn, fighting to reclaim their Scourge-ravaged land with the magic they wield. Some of these Adepts find their path defined by conflict and blood, a path known to some as the Way of War. Archers use their power to master the art of the missile weapon. Cavalrymen use their empathic bond with their mount to become fearsome fighters. Sky Raiders harness their magic to help them plunder the skies of Barsaive. Swordmasters are quick with both their well-handled weapons and their dangerous wit. Warriors use their talents to become the personifications of war. And the Zhan Shi introduces mastery of unarmed combat from distant Cathay. Way of War: Makers of Legend Vol. 1 offers players and gamemasters an in-depth look at five Disciplines of Barsaive. This book describes these five Disciplines from the point of view of four different Adepts, and introduces a new Discipline, the Zhan Shi. Way of War also includes new talent knacks and new rules for using the Disciplines in Earthdawn adventures."

Wanderer's Way: Makers of Legend Volume Two (Earthdawn)

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Wanderer's Way: Makers of Legend Volume Two (Earthdawn)

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Earthdawn Companion (Earthdawn Roleplaying, 6200)

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A neccesary Earthdawn supplement
A must buy!

Earthdawn Companion (Earthdawn Roleplaying, 6200)
Louis J. Prosperi
Manufacturer: FASA Corp.
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A neccesary Earthdawn supplement.......1999-09-16

If you had to get a few other ED books besides the rulebook this is one of them. Includes spells and talents and skills for disciplines beyond the 8th cirlce all the way up to the 15th. This is the book to make those extra-high level characters.

A must buy!.......1999-07-27

If play Earthdawn,you must have this book. Also,Earthdawn books are no longer in print, so if you find one you think you may use, BUY IT!

Creatures of Barsaive: An Earthdawn Sourcebook

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Nice stock but not that essential!
Great reading for Earthdawn enthusiasts
This book is worth the money
A great book, highly recommended

Creatures of Barsaive: An Earthdawn Sourcebook
FASA Corporation
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Nice stock but not that essential!.......2000-09-03

"Creatures of Barsaive" is a very entertaining book with a lot of small storyhooks told from the point of view of a dragon. But the information inside is not that essential because of the rules for creature - generation system presented in the Earthdawn Compendium. Nevertheless the creatures are well balanced and an inventive gamemaster can use them for high suspense and some entertainig hours.

Great reading for Earthdawn enthusiasts.......1999-04-20

When i recieved this book i read it all that night. I am usually not much of a reader, but with this book i could not put it down. The best aspect of the book was the conversation that took place between the dwarf scribe and the great dragon Vasjendous. These converations gave you a wonderful insight on how dragons think and act. It was a very useful tool in implementing a dragon into my game.

This book is worth the money.......1999-04-18

The story of how Barsaive is described through the mind of a dragon retold and 'published' by a dwarf is amazing. I think it's a great book, and very creative. The true story behind the unicorn is startling. I am glad I read this book.

A great book, highly recommended.......1998-12-17

A great sourcebook, one of the best I have read, the book shines in the descriptions of the creatures as well as side comments by a great dragon and his dwarf counterpart.

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Earthdawn Companion, Second Edition
Damon Earley , Joe Chan , Gary McBride , and Chris Palomares
Manufacturer: Living Room Games
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Arcane Mysteries of Barsaive (Earthdawn)

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Arcane Mysteries of Barsaive - Or Magic Part Two

Arcane Mysteries of Barsaive (Earthdawn)

Manufacturer: Fasa
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Arcane Mysteries of Barsaive - Or Magic Part Two.......2000-05-20

This book contains much that is useful to a player or GM of Earthdawn, or just someone who is interested in the gaming universe. It contains new rules, spells and magic items, but to get full use from this book, one needs to already own its prequel, the book of magic. For example, this book includes new talent knacks, but all the rules to use them are not present.

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Original and highly entertaining, but a little rule heavy
fantastic... if you can find the book and willing players
Not only is it the greatest RPG but it's BACK!!!!!!!
Simple yet complex
THE ULTIMATE ROLE-PLAYING GAME ALL CATEGORIES

Earthdawn
FASA Corporation
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Original and highly entertaining, but a little rule heavy.......2006-05-15

Long, long ago a company known as FASA was busy going way against the flow, releasing all kinds of highly original roleplaying material that went against the standard Dungeons and Dragons norm. In 2001 FASA quit producing games, and instead licensed their products out to other companies. Earthdawn was FASA's crowning fantasy achievement, an incredibly detailed completely original world with it's own special flavor and feel. The basic concept behind Earthdawn is that most of the peoples of the world have taken to hiding for over four hundred years. Creatures known as Horrors have come from deep out of astral space and are systematically destroying everything and everyone. As the magically adept of the world had prior knowledge that this Scourge was approaching, they built vast underground cities, in hopes that they could wait until the horrors either died or returned to their home realms. People are now returning to the surface to find a wild and untamed land. Adventurers-a-plenty will be needed to search for survivors, plunder destroyed cities, and fend off the few remaining Horrors.

The races in Earthdawn have much more of their histories, backgrounds, and tendencies described than can be found in most other roleplaying games. There is the standard elves, dwarves, and humans, but also races not normally used by players like orks, trolls, obsidman (a human like race made of stone), windlings (tiny people with wings), and the T'skrang (a reptilian species with a flair for the dramatic). There is a good mix of classes, which are known as Disciplines in Earthdawn. The class mix falls somewhere between the simplicity of D&D, which essentially has four class types with a few variations, and the absurdity of the Warhammer roleplaying game, which has hundreds of classes. The Sky Raider, a sort of aerial pirate with a deep code of honor and a variety of cool abilities, is probably the most interesting warrior variant in any roleplaying game.

Character creation is focused firmly on roleplaying, with a whole section devoted to fleshing out a character's personality traits, phyiscal attributes, and moral/ethical beliefs. Essentially all characters in the game are magic users to some extent (called Adepts), as most skills require the use of minor magic. The actual spell casting classes are divided into four types - wizard, illusionist, ethermancer, and elementalist, all of which cast their spells slightly differently. The magic system itself is rather complex, and is intimately tied to everyday life in Earthdawn, which keeps it constantly just at the back of everyone's minds. The only downside to playing Earthdawn is the rule system, which is much more complex than Dungeons and Dragons, and will take some getting used to if your group has been playing D20 games. Once you get the hang of them, though, the style of play is quite fun. A host of supplemental resource books were created for Earthdawn, which are all out of print now. If you can get your hands on them, you'll find a very rich and detailed setting where the characters will have a chance to play an important role in either uniting or causing strife between the various countries and governments emerging from underground. If political intrigue isn't your cup of tea, remember that there is all kinds of dungeon diving mayhem to be had in Earthdawn as well.

If your roleplaying group is up for a change, definitely give Earthdawn a try, as it is one of the best fantasy role-playing games out there.

fantastic... if you can find the book and willing players.......2001-11-13

Earthdawn was FASA's brilliant attempt for an original roleplaying game in a fantastic sword and sorcery (and more sorcery) fantasy settings.

The game's premise is that the different civilizations are returning to surface life after 400 years of living in underground citadels. Their ancestors had fled to these citadels to escape an invasion of monstrous beings that had been brought by the rising tide of magical energies in the world.

The setting is rich, with tremendous roleplaying potential. Player characters may interact in the re-emerging governments and politics. They may serve as diplomats or warriors in nation disputes over land that has been unclaimed for centuries.

The setting also provides the best justification for ancient ruins and dungeon-searching adventures of any system I have encountered. An unknown number of citadels were overcome by the invading creatures during the 400 year period and even more were lost when their inhabitants attempted to return to the surface too soon. Players may be contracted to clear out the caves, or search for an artifact. The book offers a listing of several common foes, including soldiers of the different races but also several variants of the evil supernatural beings that have been left behind in their species' recent exodus.

The character races feature standard fantasy faire: orks, humans, elves, dwarves, trolls, and also some added variety with a lizard/human race, a species of rock men, and faeries.
The professions are even better, with over 10 to choose from. Each profession uses magic in accordance with its associated skills, from warrior abilities for toughening skin to thieving skills to make the person nearly undetectable.

The only drawback to the system is the complexity. There is a steps/ranks table for handling all skill uses (including spells and combat), and I have no complaints for it. But character advancement becomes complicated because of the character customization. However, I personally view the trade-off as more than worthwhile.

Not only is it the greatest RPG but it's BACK!!!!!!!.......2001-03-27

For all you Earthdawn fans out there who don't already know this great game has been picked up by Living Room Games and they'll be releasing a 2nd edition starting this Spring. You can reach Living Room Games website at http://www.lrgames.com be sure to keep an eye out for them. Let's all rejoice in the return of the greatest RPG ever and continue to give Earthdawn our full support.

Simple yet complex.......1999-09-16

I had not been roleplaying rpg's in awhile until a friend of a friend told me about Earthdawn, and how great it was. Great it is! The mechanics of gameplay are all based essentially on a single step table that makes the game easy and complex. Overall a worthy addition to any fantasy roleplaying enthusiast. Only problem is Earthdawn is out of print! so get it while it lasts - (or get the main rulebook and create your own!)

THE ULTIMATE ROLE-PLAYING GAME ALL CATEGORIES.......1999-06-02

Buy it, play it, feel it! FASA takes you to a new dimension in fantasy role-playing. Get it while it's still available!!! The thing that makes Earthdawn so special is that it captures all the elements that is needed from a cutting-edge role-playing game. Mystique, adventure, unexplored frontiers, lurking evil powers, conspiracies etc. FASA has made the land of Barsaive come to life unlike anything I've ever experienced before (and belive me, I've been around!). From the bottom of my heart I urge you to buy this product and join me, and many more around the globe, in the gaming experience of a lifetime!

Legends of Earthdawn, Volume 1 (Earthdawn RPG)

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Legends of Earthdawn, Volume 1 (Earthdawn RPG)

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A must for all Earthdawn fans

Barsaive: A Campaign Set for Earthdawn

Manufacturer: Fasa
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A must for all Earthdawn fans.......1999-10-29

This boxed set gives you a huge amount of detail with very interesting rules, new creatures, and ofcourse new treasures. I would advise everyone interested in Earthdawn to get this suppliment, its a must.

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A great supplement outlining Fasa's Earthdawn Adepts!

The Adept's Way (Earthdawn)

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A great supplement outlining Fasa's Earthdawn Adepts!.......1998-02-20

If you play, or are interested in playing,Fasa's Earthdawn roleplaying system, then the Adept's Way is the suppliment for you!

Adepts are those humans, orks, etc. with the ability to channel magical energies into abilities (known as 'Talents')as well as spells. Each Adept follows a specific 'Discipline' such as Warrior, Swordmaster, Elementalist, etc. that defines the nature of their powers.

The Adept's Way gives the reader valuable insight into how members of different Disciplines view the troubled world around them, and why they follow the path they do. It also provides players and Gamemasters with additional game rules and tools to further define their characters.

One word of warning, however. The views of these Adepts are only ONE of many practitioners of their Disciplines... Certainly there are many other ways of seeing things...

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"This book should be in the library of everyone who serves--or aspires to serve--on the governing board of any organization, large or small, nonprofit or corporate. Better than any other available resource, it tells what the roles of board members are and what they must and shouldn't do. An indispensable guidebook to leadership excellence."
--George Weber, secretary general, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva

"John Carver's Boards That Make a Difference was required reading for board members of the Calgary Philharmonic Society. It provided a clear and concise road map with which we carried out significant governance restructuring of the society."
James M. Stanford, president & CEO,, Petro-Canada, and past chairman of the Calgary Philharmonic Society, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

John Carver's groundbreaking Policy Governance model has influenced the way public and nonprofit boards operate around the world. Now, as widespread experience with the model continues to grow, Carver enriches his definitive exposition with updated policy samples, a new chapter on the process of policy development, and additional resources for various types of boards. He debunks the entrenched beliefs about board roles and functions that hamper dedicated board members. With creative insight and commonsense practicality, Carver presents a bold new approach to board job design, board-staff relationships, the chief executive role, performance monitoring, and virtually every aspect of the board-management relationship. In their stead, he offers a board model designed to produce policies that make a difference, missions that are clearly articulated, standards that are ethical and prudent, meetings, officers, and committees that work; and leadership that supports the fulfillment of long-term goals.

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Very Helpful.......2003-04-01

The world is full of experts at what is wrong with the things that we do. Dr. Carver has a rock-solid, well thought out suggestion concerning how to do it right. One reviewer complained that Dr. Carver's suggestions are not realistic. Right is not often realistic, but right is always right. It's far better to start with an ideal and compromise from that point than to capitulate from the outset. Boards that Make a Difference is well worth reading.

Idealistic.......1999-06-27

The carver style of governance is a tad idealistic and perhaps overly optimistic. I have read everything Dr Carver has written concerning this field and enjoy this material at an academic level. But when it comes to operationalizing this model in boardrooms I've seen it fail time and time again. Not to say that the model is flawed because in fact the model is normative and conceptually complete. However it doesn't capture that element of reality from which, in my experience, the model requires - practicality and real-world application. Dr Carver's notion that Boards can do without Finance and Audit Committees is very naive. Most consultants from the chartered accountant genre are saying the complete opposite. In fact most government policy initiatives are moving toward more control of financial affairs of organizations for boards from charts of accounts to fiscal policy. So I don't think the elimination of Finance and Audit Committees is realistic nor is it a terribly bright suggestion. I guess my only crticism is that the carver model is far to idealistic and philosophical for a practical application in the form Dr Carver suggests. Sorry but a hybrid model of traditional Board governance and the carver model may work given the commitment required from directors to follow-though on everything suggested in that system of governance,

A must-have for not-for-profits!.......1999-03-29

This book was the core piece of a radical change in our board room. It led us down the path we knew we wanted to go but didn't know how to get there. His model for board room organization could revolutionize boards of companies in transition, like those of the rural electric program in America. It's a road map for where you already know in your heart that you want to go.

Essential for public boards seeking to lead strategically.......1999-01-27

After 5 years on a local Board of Education I finally found a book that describes everything I know is wrong with board management practices in schools and nonprofit organizations. But that is the easy part. Carver offers sound alternatives to current practices that put the responsibility and the capability for strategic leadership right where it belongs--on the board.

I winced as I read Carver's description of reactive boards trapped in the "approval syndrome" in which boards rely on staff to bring issues and recommendations to them for approval. This pervasive practice not only takes board members out of the driver's seat, but it confuses the lines of accountability between the board and the CEO for the organization.

Carver offers a framework for changing all that by forcing the board to rethink all of its policy with an eye toward board-determined policies that operate at the highest level possible. In Carver's approach only four types of policies need to be set by the board: 1) "Ends" policies (board expectations), 2) Executive Limitations (the "don'ts" for the organization), 3) Board process policies and 4) Board-CEO relationship policies. *Everything* you need to be involved in can be fit into one of these four categories.

Want to learn how to stop working at the staff level and how to help your organization find a true sense of direction? Carver's book offers practical and straightforward ways of getting there.

Accessible, Codified Common Sense.......1999-01-24

Mr. Carver presents a very readable way of looking at how governing boards should work. His theories are logical and his arguments pursuasive. He offers board members an intellectual framework to consider how their organizations are running. The book is prescriptive, but not preachy. I was very surprised to find it sensible after hearing so much hype from "converts" to his method.

Boards That Make a Difference : A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations (Nonprofit Sector-Public Administration Ser.)

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Boards That Make a Difference : A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations (Nonprofit Sector-Public Administration Ser.)
John Carver
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Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations (J-B Carver Board Governance Series)

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Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations (J-B Carver Board Governance Series)
John Carver
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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ASIN: B000QY9AUG

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