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Campaigns & Companions: The Complete Role-Playing Guide for Pets by Rhianna Pratchett, Andi Ewington
bishcakes's review
5.0
This book is a 20 minute read, but you'll read it over and over. The stories are funny, and the artwork is plain adorable.
I loved this.
I loved this.
littlelibrarylady's review
5.0
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
An absolute treat to read! If you've ever wondered what D&D would be like if your pets played, then look no further! I highly recommend this book if you'd like a good laugh. Also, the illustrations are lovely! Can't wait to purchase this book for both my work library and my home library!
An absolute treat to read! If you've ever wondered what D&D would be like if your pets played, then look no further! I highly recommend this book if you'd like a good laugh. Also, the illustrations are lovely! Can't wait to purchase this book for both my work library and my home library!
esotericfaery's review
4.0
First, thanks Rebellion Publishing, Andi Ewington, Rhianna Pratchett, and Netgalley for this ARC.
This graphic novel is generally funny to any gamer who loves animals, especially those who have cats or dogs, and some of the art is adorable.
However, when I saw the part involving the dog using a guinea pig as a weapon, I cringed, so I had to remove one star. That was a clumsy joke, but still, I recommend this book to anyone who wants a light, quick read.
This graphic novel is generally funny to any gamer who loves animals, especially those who have cats or dogs, and some of the art is adorable.
However, when I saw the part involving the dog using a guinea pig as a weapon, I cringed, so I had to remove one star. That was a clumsy joke, but still, I recommend this book to anyone who wants a light, quick read.
thepaperwitch's review
4.0
Super cute and very funny. These short illustrated scenes give a glimpse into how it might look if pets played D&D. More like single panel comics, these all had me laughing and I like that they included more than just cats and dogs.
binniie's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
ws_bookclub's review
5.0
Thank you to Rebellion Publishing for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Campaigns and Companions will be available on September 14th, although everyone really should go ahead and preorder it.
If you have played Dungeons and Dragons for long, you’ll notice that there are those things that just sort of go along with it. First, there were comics. The humor found in Dork Tower or Order of the Stick totally encapsulated the funny side of D&D. Later on, the guys at Penny Arcade starting bringing D&D into their own work. Well, make room next to your D&D sourcebooks: all ttrpg fans need to own Campaigns and Companions. It’s genius.
What would happen if cats, dogs, hamsters, and other critter companions picked up some dice and decided to go on a gaming adventure? Simply put, hilarity. This book is clever and snarky. It had me laughing out loud and showing my favorite pages to everyone in my house. Authors Andi Ewington and Rhianna Pratchett perfectly captured the attitudes our animal friends show on a daily basis. From the cat who has a theologically-charged experience with a protection from evil circle, to the dog who gets…um, held up in a narrow passageway, each page offered a new laugh and more than a few knowing nods.
Of course, I have to talk about the art. The hilarious illustrations from Calum Alexander Watt elevated Campaigns and Companions to a whole new level. There’s something altogether too fitting about seeing a berserker rabbit. This book was everything I was hoping for and then some. I’m planning on buying this for some friends who I know will appreciate it as much as I did. Basically, I got a Nat 20 with Campaigns and Companions (those who know me know that I never roll 20s, so this is a momentous event).
This is perfect for pet owners as well, although the full brilliance behind the humor will be more fully appreciated by D&D players. In fact, I guarantee that by this time next year, Campaigns and Companions will be mentioned in regular conversation around many a gaming table. I can’t recommend it enough.
https://wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2021/07/27/campaigns-companions-by-andi-ewington-and-rhianna-pratchett-illustrated-by-calum-alexander-watt/
If you have played Dungeons and Dragons for long, you’ll notice that there are those things that just sort of go along with it. First, there were comics. The humor found in Dork Tower or Order of the Stick totally encapsulated the funny side of D&D. Later on, the guys at Penny Arcade starting bringing D&D into their own work. Well, make room next to your D&D sourcebooks: all ttrpg fans need to own Campaigns and Companions. It’s genius.
What would happen if cats, dogs, hamsters, and other critter companions picked up some dice and decided to go on a gaming adventure? Simply put, hilarity. This book is clever and snarky. It had me laughing out loud and showing my favorite pages to everyone in my house. Authors Andi Ewington and Rhianna Pratchett perfectly captured the attitudes our animal friends show on a daily basis. From the cat who has a theologically-charged experience with a protection from evil circle, to the dog who gets…um, held up in a narrow passageway, each page offered a new laugh and more than a few knowing nods.
Of course, I have to talk about the art. The hilarious illustrations from Calum Alexander Watt elevated Campaigns and Companions to a whole new level. There’s something altogether too fitting about seeing a berserker rabbit. This book was everything I was hoping for and then some. I’m planning on buying this for some friends who I know will appreciate it as much as I did. Basically, I got a Nat 20 with Campaigns and Companions (those who know me know that I never roll 20s, so this is a momentous event).
This is perfect for pet owners as well, although the full brilliance behind the humor will be more fully appreciated by D&D players. In fact, I guarantee that by this time next year, Campaigns and Companions will be mentioned in regular conversation around many a gaming table. I can’t recommend it enough.
https://wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2021/07/27/campaigns-companions-by-andi-ewington-and-rhianna-pratchett-illustrated-by-calum-alexander-watt/
dame_samara's review
5.0
This was funny and cute. By far the most funny thing I've read this year.
While I wouldn't say every joke hits it's mark, a lot of them do and do it well. A couple of the jokes I honestly, wasn't expecting the punchline and was overcome by giggles.
I enjoyed this book so much, I want to purchase it for every one of my friends for Christmas and I may just do it.
While I wouldn't say every joke hits it's mark, a lot of them do and do it well. A couple of the jokes I honestly, wasn't expecting the punchline and was overcome by giggles.
I enjoyed this book so much, I want to purchase it for every one of my friends for Christmas and I may just do it.
exploradora's review
5.0
Big thanks to the publisher and to Netgalley for giving me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
This little book was such a delight!
If you're familiar with the gameplay of D&D and you like animals, you'd probably enjoy it too. Imagine your pet could talk. Now imagine you could play games together - need I say more?
This little book was such a delight!
If you're familiar with the gameplay of D&D and you like animals, you'd probably enjoy it too. Imagine your pet could talk. Now imagine you could play games together - need I say more?