Modiphius Entertainment Modiphius Dune Collectors Edition Harkonnen Core Rulebook

I like the cover, and who doesn't like the Harkonnens? It's a beautiful, bold cover.The Star Trek 2d20 book is okay, but this version seems cleaner and better. There seems more intent towards creating playable characters in terms of character qualities rather than quantities (stats). The characters have more ambition and drive in the Dune universe, where the Starfleet characters are more dull by definition.On the bad side, I think maybe the Bene Gesserit are the safest I've ever seen in the Dune universe (almost nothing about Eugenics? "emotional manipulation" and consorts without sex?) but I suppose this is the world that we live in, and trigger warnings abound in the text.I'm not sure about the Atreides variant, but the Harkonnen book (the Amazon exclusive) comes with a code to get the PDF for "free" at the Modiphius web store. Maybe the Corrino cover also has a code? Or the normie cover? I have no idea.(The Atreides cover is exclusive to the Modiphius store, so getting one secondhand through an Amazon web seller might not get you a code for pdf downloads? You'd want to check on that before spending extra for something related to the Atreides, although perhaps I say this as someone who chose the Harkonnen cover.)The big issue here is that the setting is weighed down by the Atreides. Either you abolish Muad'dib, or you play as fleas on the coat of a grizzly bear. The former is rather difficult, to rewrite your own Messiah. The latter is, in my opinion, rather dull and boring.So, for a good sandbox, you might want to rewrite the history. Perhaps Lady Jessica did provide the female Atreides heir (instead of annoying Paul) that might be wedded to Feyd Rautha, and then go from there. At least it gives you a chance to write something memorable.

I hadn't heard of this specific Dune RPG before until someone on RPGGeek posted this deal on a Collector's Edition, hardcover book for under $20.+ The book is absolutely gorgeous.Realize, this is one(1) of three(3) alternative collector's covers for the same 2D20 core rule book.+ The Harkonnen Red with Gold is beautiful and 1/4th the MSRP...at least!If buying the Atreides cover (I heard only available from publisher's webstore), I think the book runs over $100, before shipping.+ The interior is also beautiful with wonderful art.+ A lot of people who have read through this and commented that this is a very nice, streamlined version of the 2d20 system.OVERALL:I got this since I'm a Dune fan to supplement my reading of the Deluxe Edition Hardcover of the first novel in the series ( ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593099322 ).I'm starting to get into solo games and found someone who posted a solo play of this book on RPGGeek.So much to look forward to and well worth getting at this price.

I wasn't going to get too excited by this book. And then I started reading it. I may never run it, but as a sourcebook for "Dune" it's amazing. A good primer to the "Duneiverse".

Love this game and love this beautiful edition of the book. So glad I was able to find a copy of it!

Come on, it's a DUNE roleplaying game. There was no way it could be bad.Just buy it.

I think the book is fine and if you are interested in Dune, it is a nice resource.However, this Harkonnen edition is not worth it in my opinion. The Amazon images show a nicely variegated deep dark brown and red leather-like cover. In actuality, it is simply red with a slight texture. It is a bit underwhelming. I guess the loss of the Spice mining contract hit the Harkonnens harder than I thought.I would just recommend getting the regular edition unless you can get this for much less than list price.

I’ve seen most every iteration of the 2d20 system this RPG is based; this is the best edited book I’ve seen them put out.After the disappointing results of the infinity RPG (that book is about as badly edited as “Suicide Squad”), this book is tightly written, the art is evocative (considering it’s likely all cast off concept art for the film it’s a touch unfinished, but that style is my jam) and most importantly the book gives you all the tools to get the feeling of the Dune setting, but not get bogged down in the minutiae that could definitely ruin a gaming experience.Side note: the collectors edition is nothing but a fancy cover. If you can’t afford it, just get the regular book.Additional: bought mine slightly used from Amazon (likely an open box returned because of damage during shipping). The product is fine, but it was not in “very good condition”. It was in good condition. Buyer beware when buying open box.