The Crusades: Campaign Sourcebook/Book and Poster (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition: Historical Reference 9469)

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Summary: Sorry I bought it.
Review: The backgroud information this gives about the crusades is not only no better (for a DMs use) than any history book from your local library, it is slanted in favor of a pro-muslim, pro feminist point of view.As far as actual game mechanics go there are no character/monster write-ups, no maps (none that you couldn't get from a history book), no (complete) scenarios, and worst of all, the author completely sidesteps the issue of opposing clerics in a monotheistic campaign. Clerics are treated in the most generic form possible.What a waste.

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Summary: The best of the historical campaign sourcebooks
Review: The best (and last) of the historical campaign sourcebooks for 2nd Edition AD&D. This settings allows you to be a psionicist. This book also allows you to import many of the Al-Qadim material. WIth this book you have TWO sides to choose from: the Europeans and the Muslims. Add to it a decent snapshot of the world at this time, and you are all set EXCEPT for updating this book to be made d20.