Akrasia
Procrastinator
Actually, I think a lot of this "C&C versus 3e" conflict is unwarranted and counterproductive.
Although these games share a common source (D&D), they have different virtues and vices.
3e virtues: lots of options for characters, lots of guidance/structure for DMs, detailed combat, etc.
3e vices: DM burden in terms of prep work, slow combat, miniatures effectively required, high level play tedious, etc.
C&C virtues: fast to prepare and play, simple rules that facilitate 'immersion' in the story, compatibility with all editions of D&D, etc.
C&C vices: lack of options for PCs, simplistic combat system, etc.
Neither system is intrinsically 'better' than the other -- they just appeal to different needs and tastes.
Likewise for Warhammer FRPG (which strikes me as hitting the 'sweet spot' between C&C and 3e in terms of pace and options, but -- alas -- is fundamentally tied to a specific campaign setting).
Likewise for Conan, etc...
Pointing out that a particular system might be best for one group or GM -- given their interests -- is not necessary a criticism of other systems!
Although these games share a common source (D&D), they have different virtues and vices.
3e virtues: lots of options for characters, lots of guidance/structure for DMs, detailed combat, etc.
3e vices: DM burden in terms of prep work, slow combat, miniatures effectively required, high level play tedious, etc.
C&C virtues: fast to prepare and play, simple rules that facilitate 'immersion' in the story, compatibility with all editions of D&D, etc.
C&C vices: lack of options for PCs, simplistic combat system, etc.
Neither system is intrinsically 'better' than the other -- they just appeal to different needs and tastes.
Likewise for Warhammer FRPG (which strikes me as hitting the 'sweet spot' between C&C and 3e in terms of pace and options, but -- alas -- is fundamentally tied to a specific campaign setting).
Likewise for Conan, etc...
Pointing out that a particular system might be best for one group or GM -- given their interests -- is not necessary a criticism of other systems!