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Steve Jackson Games has really grown up. Gone are the days when their GURPS line released a sourcebook each month on topics that were of burning interest to about 8 people. There was a time when each new offering from SJG received the same amount of enthusiasm from roleplayers as a five minute stretch of Pizza Hut's hold music. A lot of Steve Jackson sourcebooks can still be found proudly displayed on discount racks and in bargain bins everywhere.

Superiors 3 is not likely to join them. First, it is written for In Nomine, one of SJG's most popular game lines to date. Most In Nomine titles sell extremely well and the game has a large following in the RPG community. The Superiors books, since they deal directly with characters and supplement the creation and campaign rules for them, are eagerly sought by players and GMs alike.

This book will not disappoint them. Superiors 3: Hope and Prophecy finally provides detailed information on the three most controversial archangels in Heaven; Gabriel, Khalid, and Yves. Done in the excellent style of the Superiors line, with distinct chapters, extremely relevant information, and a minimum of "fluff". Everything from basic descriptions to in-depth looks at moments in each superior's history can be found here.

Of special note is the excellent organization and sheer wealth of ideas that lair within Superiors 3's pages. Anything of special note or that relates directly to In Nomine's rules is placed in a bordered section and given a shaded background. A quick read of the rest of the book will give a GM hundreds of campaign ideas.

If there is any downside at all to this book, it would have to be the art. There are no color sections at all in Superiors 3, but the real complaint is the quality and relevance of the line art that is there. Some of it, like the splash piece that introduces each archangel is exceptional, but the rest come nowhere close. There are a lot of pieces in the book, but fewer images of higher quality would be appreciated.

Superiors 3: Hope and Prophecy
Superiors 3: Hope and Prophecy Capsule Review by August Hahn on 06/08/01 Style: 4 (Classy and well done) Substance: 5 (Excellent!) A solid addition to the Superiors line of sourcebooks for In Nomine. Excellent background information makes this a must-have for members of any choir. Product: Superiors 3: Hope and Prophecy Author: Assembly of Authors, including Sam Chupp and Joanna Hart Category: RPG Company/Publisher: Steve Jackson Games Line: In Nomine Cost: Page count: 144 Year published: 2000 ISBN: 1-55634-428-7 SKU: SJG02095 Comp copy?: yes Capsule Review by August Hahn on 06/08/01 Genre tags: Modern day Gothic Other	Steve Jackson Games has really grown up. Gone are the days when their GURPS line released a sourcebook each month on topics that were of burning interest to about 8 people. There was a time when each new offering from SJG received the same amount of enthusiasm from roleplayers as a five minute stretch of Pizza Hut's hold music. A lot of Steve Jackson sourcebooks can still be found proudly displayed on discount racks and in bargain bins everywhere. Superiors 3 is not likely to join them. First, it is written for In Nomine, one of SJG's most popular game lines to date. Most In Nomine titles sell extremely well and the game has a large following in the RPG community. The Superiors books, since they deal directly with characters and supplement the creation and campaign rules for them, are eagerly sought by players and GMs alike. This book will not disappoint them. Superiors 3: Hope and Prophecy finally provides detailed information on the three most controversial archangels in Heaven; Gabriel, Khalid, and Yves. Done in the excellent style of the Superiors line, with distinct chapters, extremely relevant information, and a minimum of "fluff". Everything from basic descriptions to in-depth looks at moments in each superior's history can be found here. Of special note is the excellent organization and sheer wealth of ideas that lair within Superiors 3's pages. Anything of special note or that relates directly to In Nomine's rules is placed in a bordered section and given a shaded background. A quick read of the rest of the book will give a GM hundreds of campaign ideas. If there is any downside at all to this book, it would have to be the art. There are no color sections at all in Superiors 3, but the real complaint is the quality and relevance of the line art that is there. Some of it, like the splash piece that introduces each archangel is exceptional, but the rest come nowhere close. There are a lot of pieces in the book, but fewer images of higher quality would be appreciated.