The Book of Gaub: OSR D&D Spellbook Review

[@beemaack]

Even if spooky/horror vibes aren’t typically my thing, I can’t help but admire the immense creativity that went into this book. I’m so glad the OSR exists

[@Grimlore82]

The first line of your comment made me hit play, faster than if I hadn't read it lol. Spooky horror is so much my thing lol.

[@christophseel8757]

Your direct, fast and on the point reviews are just always a perfect way to figure out if a product is worth buying…Thanks for all the great content 😎🤙🏻

[@lorebiter]

This is so cool. I can imagine, for example, a group of adventurers voluntarily having the spell that makes them immune to love / charm cast on them in advance of fighting a succubus; maybe doing so is standard practice in the game world. And you could make some interesting stories from that potentially not being dispelled after.

[@dsan05]

Just ordered it. I wish Wonder and Wickedness was still available in print, same for Marvels and Malisons -I've gone for the PDF for them.

[@trioofone8911]

Yet another book to add to my ever-growing list of cool must-haves, most of which I have been introduced to via this show. Thanks to your quick "alert" that you posted recently I was able to take advantage of the big fire sale a drivethrurpg. I purchased some excellent books (mostly as pdf downloads). I am making my way through the Stygian Library. Such an excellent setting full of the wierd and the wonderment. Several of the spells you discuss in this review made me think "how would the keepers of the Stygian Library respond to this?". The erasure spell, for instance. And would that work on all copies of the target book throughout the multiverse--including the Libraries own copies--or only those in that particular reality or timeline wherein the erasure spell was cast? Hm... Possibly a reason someone might need to get to the Library: because some villain erased some important piece of literature from the consciousness of their world, and without it there will be some catastrophic consequence. Very cool book, and keep up the QB reviews

[@Belemrys]

Was on the fence and it was in the cart last night...now it is purchased before all your viewers buy it and I can't make a decision later! Still looking for a US shipping option for Electric Bastionland!

[@calebsoaring]

QB persuading me to buy yet another book. Can't wait to see this in person!

[@uyaratful]

I love this kind of spells in the tabletop, DnD really killed the magic of magic with their extremely limiting and sterile interpretation of the arcane.

[@danielrowan4716]

I kind of share this sentiment. My players (who are 30yr veterans of ADND) often boil spells and Magic down to their most utilitarian. It does kill the wonder and charm of magic. What I’ve done to combat this is to allow for use of unusual and powerful magics that can’t be flung around in normal turn based combat but are cast ritualistically with special components, locations, and times / astronomical alignments that are needed to achieve a goal or milestone in game.

[@WikiSnapper]

I am really interested in picking that book up. That one looks fun.

[@jeremytitus9519]

I see “D&D Spellbook”, and think, “not for me thanks, but still, I ain’t missing a Questing Beast video for nothing.” Then I see “Lost Pages” and immediately wonder why my wallet is several dozen dollars lighter.

[@AgranakStudios]

So, I think I have to stop watching your videos for a little while. No offense...I just keep spending too much money. lol. Great review. Can't wait to get the book!

[@BodyByBenSLC]

This would lend itself well to a sanity level or score.

[@porkyorcy1715]

this is actually amazing

[@Uatemysoul]

favorite spell has got to be the belly button portal. Bring whole new meaning to Jerry the bellybutton elf.

[@Dragoran5836]

What other level spell books do you recomend?

[@NecromancyForKids]

Always enjoy these types of things that are creative and flavorful. Random nitpick: Saying "edible but not safe to eat" is a contradiction, because edible means safe to eat.

[@johngregory2874]

Perhaps meant more like, it is capable of being ingest but not necessarily good to ingest. Like eating play-dough haha

[@QuestingBeast]

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[@death2all79zx]

Is that one finger supposed to be not filled in with foil, printing error? Or intentional?

[@johngregory2874]

Intentional! It is “The Finger That Is Not There”

[@SteveAkaDarktimes]

this gives me strong cultist sim vibes.

[@andrewcabrera505]

I know it’s based on the OSR, but is this still compatible with 5e?

[@johngregory2874]

Yup it wouldn’t take much to make it work for 5e. I actually saw someone on Reddit working on 5e Gaub class supplements.

[@jasonhawkins6888]

Dude... you've made me spend so much money over the last year... 😔

[@urzaz]

"GAUB Bluth?"

[@SHSZilla]

You mentioned it was high quality like the books "Lamentations put out back in the day", but Lamentations books are still very high quality. Staffordshire Trading Company for example is such a nice book to hold.