No, it's not necessarily because it's bad. The forum isn't great at responding to questions like this - I asked about KftGV a while ago, without the caveat of not knowing if it's bad, never got a response.
I don't own Bigby's. To be honest though, people who buy the books, especially on pre-order, are biased and tend to overrate them (or are upset about it and underrate them) when they respond on the threads. It's not very reliable to get reviews here. You're best off going to a FLGS and having a peruse.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
The don’t tell me if it’s bad thing was mostly just a joke cause I preordered it but wasn’t willing to splurge for the bundle.
I was just hoping to get a sneak peak, either through reviews or an actual peak. Regardless I’m looking forward to having some more monsters to modify and rip apart for the giant campaign I’ve been itching to run.
There's one for DDB. It's the official one for D&D now.
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If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
Are you sure you don't have access? I did a regular preorder (not the bundle) and I have access to it. I think it's good and what you'd expect from a source book (unlike Strixhaven).
I'm legit starting a campaign this month that has a major plotline involving giants so I was keen to see what Bigby's would offer me in terms of elements that can be used for my story.
Are you sure you don't have access? I did a regular preorder (not the bundle) and I have access to it. I think it's good and what you'd expect from a source book (unlike Strixhaven).
I wonder if that's supposed to be the case. I preordered digital only and if I click on the book under Sources, I get the table of contents, but clicking on anything else just takes me to the Marketplace page for the book which states that I already own it and a release date for August 15.
Are you sure you don't have access? I did a regular preorder (not the bundle) and I have access to it. I think it's good and what you'd expect from a source book (unlike Strixhaven).
I wonder if that's supposed to be the case. I preordered digital only and if I click on the book under Sources, I get the table of contents, but clicking on anything else just takes me to the Marketplace page for the book which states that I already own it and a release date for August 15.
Same.
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Are you sure you don't have access? I did a regular preorder (not the bundle) and I have access to it. I think it's good and what you'd expect from a source book (unlike Strixhaven).
That'd probably be through content sharing, which is the secondary goal of this post. So like if you could convince whatever friend you have that did by the bundle to pm me I'd apprieciate that.
Read the intro and player options last night. The book seems organized like Fizbans (which I liked) but thinner so far. Fizban's started with an epic creation myth and a little exegesis on said myth. Bigby's has an anecodote from an epic creation myth and and exegesis of same. Character options: Fizban's gave you a lot more, you got character races and a 2nd subclass. Bigby's your not getting any races (they could've done the Goliath in line with what One D&D is trying to do). I think they maybe though the Rune feat and Giant strike feat would really wow folks. I think they work ok.... but so far (and admittedly I've only read one crunchy chapter) it feels like an anemic Fizbans; but it could very well make it up on the middle and back end. It's not "bad" so far, just not much.
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Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
That's kind of good to know, my main interest is in the stat sheets and magic items. Which from what I can see without buying the bundle seems like where they put most of their focus.
Also just out of curiosity, what's your stance on Faustian Bargains or doing strangers a favour?
Are you sure you don't have access? I did a regular preorder (not the bundle) and I have access to it. I think it's good and what you'd expect from a source book (unlike Strixhaven).
Could it be from content sharing in a campaign?
Oh you know what I bet it is. I thought it might be a glitch but content sharing makes sense.
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How is it looking, if it's looking bad please don't tell I would like to be excited.
Additionally is there any faustian bargain I can offer you to get you to put a blank character sheet in one of my campaigns.
I guess the reason there's been no reply is that you didn't want to be told if it was bad.
When the preorder time is over, you could spend the few pennies to get just the new character options.
No, it's not necessarily because it's bad. The forum isn't great at responding to questions like this - I asked about KftGV a while ago, without the caveat of not knowing if it's bad, never got a response.
I don't own Bigby's. To be honest though, people who buy the books, especially on pre-order, are biased and tend to overrate them (or are upset about it and underrate them) when they respond on the threads. It's not very reliable to get reviews here. You're best off going to a FLGS and having a peruse.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
The don’t tell me if it’s bad thing was mostly just a joke cause I preordered it but wasn’t willing to splurge for the bundle.
I was just hoping to get a sneak peak, either through reviews or an actual peak. Regardless I’m looking forward to having some more monsters to modify and rip apart for the giant campaign I’ve been itching to run.
Might want to ask Discord if you want some takes on it.
What Discord, cause if there’s one specifically for Bigby’s or something I’mma be real embarrassed
There's one for DDB. It's the official one for D&D now.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
Are you sure you don't have access? I did a regular preorder (not the bundle) and I have access to it. I think it's good and what you'd expect from a source book (unlike Strixhaven).
So far I'm happy.
I'm legit starting a campaign this month that has a major plotline involving giants so I was keen to see what Bigby's would offer me in terms of elements that can be used for my story.
So far? I'm happy!
I wonder if that's supposed to be the case. I preordered digital only and if I click on the book under Sources, I get the table of contents, but clicking on anything else just takes me to the Marketplace page for the book which states that I already own it and a release date for August 15.
Same.
Could it be from content sharing in a campaign?
That'd probably be through content sharing, which is the secondary goal of this post. So like if you could convince whatever friend you have that did by the bundle to pm me I'd apprieciate that.
That's good to hear cause I'm in much the same boat, just a bit to cheap to spring for the bundle.
Read the intro and player options last night. The book seems organized like Fizbans (which I liked) but thinner so far. Fizban's started with an epic creation myth and a little exegesis on said myth. Bigby's has an anecodote from an epic creation myth and and exegesis of same. Character options: Fizban's gave you a lot more, you got character races and a 2nd subclass. Bigby's your not getting any races (they could've done the Goliath in line with what One D&D is trying to do). I think they maybe though the Rune feat and Giant strike feat would really wow folks. I think they work ok.... but so far (and admittedly I've only read one crunchy chapter) it feels like an anemic Fizbans; but it could very well make it up on the middle and back end. It's not "bad" so far, just not much.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
The early access is only for folks who did Digital + Physical preorder.
If you did digital only it unlocks on August 15th. The store page has text right up at the top calling that detail out:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants-digital-pre?icid_medium=ddb&icid_source=article&icid_campaign=bigby-presents-direct&icid_content=bigby-presents
That's kind of good to know, my main interest is in the stat sheets and magic items. Which from what I can see without buying the bundle seems like where they put most of their focus.
Also just out of curiosity, what's your stance on Faustian Bargains or doing strangers a favour?
Oh you know what I bet it is. I thought it might be a glitch but content sharing makes sense.