Finally, the Obscure Elements Poll

[Yora]

Why is there one of the factions from Planescape in this list? that's a bit like having a single Dragonmark House from Eberron on it.

 

[Tovec]

Why is there one of the factions from Planescape in this list? that's a bit like having a single Dragonmark House from Eberron on it.

If you are talking about something else on that list that isn't Xaositects then please ignore me.

I never played planescape so you'll have to excuse me but if the Xaositects are who you are referring then I completely understand listing them. I HAVE used Xaositects in my games without any reference to sigil, the factions or (up to that point) the planes at all. Xaositects are just cool by themselves.

Let's imagine there are two groups the Xaositects and the Blue Badgers. Both of whom are factions from planescape. Both of whom are now obscure. I would still like to see Xaositects return because they have a cool meaning and fun implications when interacting with the party. The Blue Badgers may be the loving, spirit people of sigil, but if I never go there then it is kind of moot.

 

[fuindordm]

Why is there one of the factions from Planescape in this list? that's a bit like having a single Dragonmark House from Eberron on it.

Because the poll collects specific suggestions from the thread I mentioned in the OP, without judgment on my part.

 

[slobster]

I am very glad to see strongholds doing so well! One of my favorite game memories concerns a series of custom-built strongholds. I was the GM in that game, and the players designed those things with basically no input from me, and it's still one of my favorite memories.

I also loved the epic level equivalent of fortress-building in 3.x, plane-building. Sure it's nice to design a fortress that is both stylish and practical, but it's also nice to make your own plane of existence with subjective gravity, positive energy, and a light shower of M&Ms every afternoon at teatime (only the green and blue of course; those are the tastiest).

So for posterity, I'm also voting for plane-building rules.

 

[Yora]

Almost all the elements I voted for are at about 20%. I'm a D&D hipster...

 

[fuindordm]

For me, the big surprises are secret languages and cursed items.

Does ENWorld have a larger proportion of DMs than the community as a whole? If so, that might explain why cursed items are so popular.

 

[avin]

Crap, didn't hit on Modrons

 

[Holy Bovine]

I;m surprised Morale is doing so well in this poll. Both for henchmen and monsters. Personally it is the one thing I miss most from previous editions and would absolutely love to see its return.

 

[fuindordm]

This old poll popped into my mind tonight, and I thought I'd write a scorecard for what made it in. Quite a lot, actually!

(YES) Intelligent and Ego weapons 62.65%
(YES) Strongholds 60.24%
(YES) Cursed items that look like good magic items 56.02%
(YES) Morale for monsters 55.42%
(YES) Morale and loyalty for henchmen/hirelings 47.59%
(YES) Wand of wonder 45.78%
(NO) Disease track 44.58%
(YES) Secret languages 41.57%
(YES) Reincarnation 40.96%
(YES--Sorcerer) Wild mages 37.35%
(YES) Potion miscibility 36.75%
(YES) Assassin 34.94%
(YES) Tieflings (Planescape) 33.13%
(YES) Insanity 33.13%
(YES) A "scaly" race (e.g. dragonborn or lizardfolk) 33.13%
(YES) Modrons 33.13%
(NO) Name level reward 31.33%
(NO) Prostitute encounter subtable 30.12%
(YES-feat) Heavy armor grants a small amount of DR 28.92%
(NO) A large race (e.g. goliath or AU giant) 27.71%
(NO) Brutish dragons 27.71%
(YES) Cambion 27.11%
(YES) Forced movement in combat 27.11%
(YES--Champion fighter) Swordsage class 26.51%
(NO) Anti-magical dwarves 25.30%
(YES) Silly monsters 25.30%
(YES--mephits) Para- and quasi-elementals 25.30%
(NO) Racial levels (e.g. paragon, Arcana Unearthed) 22.89%
(NO) System shock and ress. survival 22.89%
(NO) Allegiances 22.29%
(YES) Cube of Force 22.29%
(NO) Certain weapons have bonuses vs armor types 21.69%
(YES-optional) Initiative modified by weapon speed and casting times 21.69%
(NO) Jabberwock 21.08%
(NO) Druidish bards 21.08%
(NO) A "furry" race (e.g. rakasta or sibbecai) 19.88%
(NO) Ki-Rin 19.88%
(NO) A tiny race (e.g. AU sprite) 19.28%
(NO) Ability score prereqs for race/class 18.67%
(NO) Binder class 18.67%
(NO) Dueling combat subsystem (spell or melee) 17.47%
(NO) Lynnorms 14.46%
(NO) Xvart 13.25%
(NO) Akashic/Factotem (the super-Expert) 12.65%
(NO) Incarnum classes 9.64%
(NO) Thoul 9.64%
(NO) Xaositects 7.23%
(NO) Duel an NPC to level up 7.23%
(NO) Illumians 4.82%
(NO) Red steel 4.82%
(NO) Algoid 4.22%
(NO) Diaboli (Mystara) 1.81%