Questions for Monte Cook?

[Morrus]

So, if someone were to hold an interview with Monte, what questions (other than "What's your secret WotC project?") would you like asked?

Just hypothetically speaking, of course.

 

[Darkness]

"How is the arrow of slaying handled when the target creature has a higher damage reduction than the arrow could normally penetrate, and/or spell resistance?"

 

[dagger]

i got 2

Is there one thing about 3rd Edition you wish you or the other designers had done differently?

or

If you could change one thing about 3rd edition, what would it be?

 

[Eye Tyrant]

Well, of course that was my first question Morrus. That and when will we see it....

But others might be:

Are you working on any other CoC material, and if so, what?

Can we expect any more big adventures any time soon?

And...

For us lazy folks, can you post more freebie PDF stuff on your site!!??

 

[A2Z]

Hmm. Could somebody be preparing an interview with Monte?

 

[Gargoyle]

If you were to design an original role-playing game system from the ground up, what would it be like and what genre(s) would it support?

 

[Frostmarrow]

Dear Mr Cook

If you could rename the warrior (NPC-class), what would you call it?


Sincerely


Frostmarrow

 

[Galfridus]

"If you were to develop a second secret project based on a magic item name, which names would you exclude and why?"

"What do you think about the comparative merits of spellcasting multiclasses (fighter/wizard, cleric/wizard, etc.) in 2E and 3E? Did 3E go too far in adjusting the balance?"

"If you could get Wizards to approve and publish any product for 3E, what would it be?"

 

[Kugar]

I have a few:

About Monte and roleplaying:
1) How did you get introduced to "tabletop style" roleplaying?
2) What was you favorite in-game moment as a A) Player and B) Game Master?
3) How do you and your group deal with the issues of food procurement, distribution, and comsuption as it deals with 'gaming'.
4) Are you happy with the way you Ptolus campaing is going?

Of Monte and his career:
1) What was the most fun project you ever worked on?
2) What finished work are you most proud of?
3) What works have had the most impact on your writing?
4) Who had the most personal impact on your career?
5) Did you have any regrets when you left WotC?
6) How has Malhavoc Press changed since its insception?

Of Monte and the future:
1) Where do you see the Roleplaying Industry in general in 5 years?
2) Where do you see your career in five years?
3) Is there any one project that you want to start but haven't?
4) Do you think the OGL has had a positve effect to the industry? Will it continue to do so?
5) Can the RPG market be expanded? If so, how can the roleplaying 'industry' and the gaming comsumers work together better to expand this hobby's audience?

That's all of the top of my head.

 

[Pielorinho]

What guidelines would you suggest in modifying the CR system for a low-magic (or low-equipment) game?

In your own game, how permissive are you with allowing players to use material from new splatbooks?