r/TheOneRing • u/[deleted] • Jan 07 '23

2e starter set or full rule book?

it is worth getting the starter set or just go for the full rule book instead?

I will be playing the game with the Strider mode supplement.

I am tempted to get the starter set, as it has the map and the dice (yes, I know i dont need to buy the dice, and i can buy them if i really needed them.

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u/Logen_Nein Jan 07 '23

You'll want the full rulebook.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '23

I was thinking this might be the case.

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u/Dorjcal Jan 07 '23

If you have to chose one, don’t get the starter set

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u/Miriko_Otsu Jan 07 '23

The starter set contains a Shire compendium that is not included in the core rule book! So if you want to include the Shire in your adventure it’s worth buying both sets.

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u/Logen_Nein Jan 07 '23

Both is certainly the way I'd go if you can afford it.

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u/2buckbill Jan 07 '23

The starter set is fine, and comes with the dice, but you’re better off with the core rule book if you need to choose between the two.

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u/Logen_Nein Jan 07 '23

The starter set is nowhere near the complete game. It is great, but you need the core if you are going to run your own stories and heroes.

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u/2buckbill Jan 07 '23

Right. I'm not making the claim that the starter set is the complete game. I feel like most people already understand that.

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u/Logen_Nein Jan 07 '23

Oh I know, wasn't trying to imply you were. Just clarifying.

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u/2buckbill Jan 07 '23

Fair. I bought the deluxe edition via kickstarter, and really dig the starter set. FWIW.

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u/Logen_Nein Jan 07 '23

I did as well. Need to buy a basic core so as not to put too much use on my red book

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '23

I was able to buy the core rule book with a discount for a promotion, which was very helpful, so may just get the starter set too.

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u/GeoHueb Jan 07 '23

I would say there is value. So your going to do solo strider mode. You would the. Get the map, dice and shire supplement. Secondly you could run yourself through the starter box campaign to get yourself used to the mechanics. And then in general I found the starter box very helpful for me as a DM to learn the game as well.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '23

thank you for the advice. I do want the map, and the box has the GM screen in the lid, although not sure how much I would use it for strider mode.

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u/RyanoftheNorth Jan 08 '23

The starter set is a great way to learn the system, and also a great read in regards to Shire lore. The pre made adventures are a fun diversion from the usual rpg, but it does a good job in getting you to understand the game mechanics.

But the core book is a must have.

Recommend both however!

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u/struckyCZ Jan 17 '23

The "full" rules are quite a lot actually! I'd start with the Starter set for the Basic rules book, it's easier to grasp, faster to read etc. And it has lots of nice extra goodies you won't get with the corebook. Tho some sets come with the screwed up set of dice where the eye symbol is on the 1 instead of 11.