{Settings Tournament} Round 5 - Finals! Greyhawk vs. Planescape
Tovec
Explorer
I'm a little disappointed there was no option for BOTH. They aren't incompatible and were mostly the same setting during 3e's run (to my knowledge).
That being said, Greyhawk. With that I can still use the planar stuff I want but I prefer it much more as a setting. I prefer my fantasy settings with bits and pieces of the planes mixed in for colourful effect and flavour. I don't need a full planescape setting because I've tried doing a plane game before and it was poorly received and I probably won't do it again.
And as far as Greyhawk, I think the merits of the setting have been raised already in the previous rounds of this tournament and in the recent threads about 5e setting support. I think it is a good, rich, setting and has many little bits to play around with. It also has uninvolved super NPCs so that the players aren't being overshadowed - all things I enjoy, so it gets my vote.
EDIT: Wow. 9-2. Just wow. Early lead, I wonder what it'll look like tomorrow morning.. this morning.. later..?
That being said, Greyhawk. With that I can still use the planar stuff I want but I prefer it much more as a setting. I prefer my fantasy settings with bits and pieces of the planes mixed in for colourful effect and flavour. I don't need a full planescape setting because I've tried doing a plane game before and it was poorly received and I probably won't do it again.
And as far as Greyhawk, I think the merits of the setting have been raised already in the previous rounds of this tournament and in the recent threads about 5e setting support. I think it is a good, rich, setting and has many little bits to play around with. It also has uninvolved super NPCs so that the players aren't being overshadowed - all things I enjoy, so it gets my vote.
EDIT: Wow. 9-2. Just wow. Early lead, I wonder what it'll look like tomorrow morning.. this morning.. later..?
Raith5
Adventurer
Dont worry the good townsfolk of Sigil have not woken up yet...
Li Shenron
Legend
I voted Planescape.
It's a known fact that a lot of people love it and a lot of others hate it, but at least it's got personality.
Greyhawk for me is well done but always a bit boring.
It's a known fact that a lot of people love it and a lot of others hate it, but at least it's got personality.
Greyhawk for me is well done but always a bit boring.
MasterTrancer
Explorer
R: {Settings Tournament} Round 5 - Finals! Greyhawk vs. Planescape
I am all for Planescape, though I must say that I don't know Greyhawk much. Sigil has been my prominent base for playing (A)D&D, and can't help going back to that times with a tinge of homesickness.
3ED has seen me playing (instead of mastering) in an home-wrought setting, loosely based on Eberron and for little time.
That said, I loved Planescape for the sheer possibilities, for the capability of creating settings and plots to suit my players...and my mood!
I am all for Planescape, though I must say that I don't know Greyhawk much. Sigil has been my prominent base for playing (A)D&D, and can't help going back to that times with a tinge of homesickness.
3ED has seen me playing (instead of mastering) in an home-wrought setting, loosely based on Eberron and for little time.
That said, I loved Planescape for the sheer possibilities, for the capability of creating settings and plots to suit my players...and my mood!
It's no surprise that Planescape will win.
I think that is the direct result of the collection of persons who frequent this forum/site. There is a vocal unabashed fanbase for it here.
I do not think, necessarily, that translates to it being the most popular setting in D&D TTRPG fandom as a whole.
I voted Greyhawk...but still expect PS will ultimately win.
I think that is the direct result of the collection of persons who frequent this forum/site. There is a vocal unabashed fanbase for it here.
I do not think, necessarily, that translates to it being the most popular setting in D&D TTRPG fandom as a whole.
I voted Greyhawk...but still expect PS will ultimately win.
Jan van Leyden
Adventurer
Like [MENTION=92511]steeldragons[/MENTION] said: I voted Greyhawk but would be surprised if it wins against SJ.
Alzrius
The EN World kitten
This was a tough choice for me. Very tough.
I ultimately went with Planescape because it includes Greyhawk, and every other 2E setting, as part of its backdrop, so it's the closest option to having both. It's also a setting that I enjoy for what it actually is, whereas I think part of my affection for Greyhawk is as an idea.
I ultimately went with Planescape because it includes Greyhawk, and every other 2E setting, as part of its backdrop, so it's the closest option to having both. It's also a setting that I enjoy for what it actually is, whereas I think part of my affection for Greyhawk is as an idea.
the Jester
Legend
Greyhawk.
It's what I cut my gaming teeth on. Planescape is awesome, but I missed it at the time- one of the only lines of D&D material I'm sad I didn't buy on release- and to me, the many years of GH gaming that I played or ran just have too many awesome memories not to vote for them.
It's what I cut my gaming teeth on. Planescape is awesome, but I missed it at the time- one of the only lines of D&D material I'm sad I didn't buy on release- and to me, the many years of GH gaming that I played or ran just have too many awesome memories not to vote for them.
Hussar
Legend
This.
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