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[Goodman/Dancey on 4E] RPGs in the 21st Century - towards another "generational peak"
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<blockquote data-quote="MadMaligor" data-source="post: 4836437" data-attributes="member: 66102"><p>I would say that...</p><p> </p><p>1) Just looking at the attempt WotC is making to integrate the computer suggests that a good time for 5E is after the success or failure of that integration. If it was me calling the shots, I would do exactly what they are doing, and keep slowly build upon successes like the character builder, and other tool sets. Things that people are already using to enhance the table top experience.</p><p> </p><p>2) Which leads to the jump from table to computer screen. Something they are going to try to do. So what it comes down to is the technology factor and what the software is capable of accomplishing. It is rather easy to envision as a DM, your five players in small streaming video window images with voice across the top of your screen, all sitting above and hooked into the virtual "table top" generated by the DM, or even purchased as a software module directly from a licensed company (be it WotC, Goodman, etc...). If the software gives the DM the capability to manipulate pretty much everthing in that game world, I don't see a difference between traditional and digital.</p><p> </p><p>The old school in me wants to death grip the table laden with cheetos, pizza, and soda. All the while screaming "No you cannot have my gaming session WotC!! Take your digital table top and shove it!"</p><p> </p><p>However, I can't tell you how many times game sessions have been called off because of baby sitter issues, a sick player, travel issues, and so on and so forth. Will a computer at some point allow us to still enjoy each others company, be able to facilitate rule changes and DM fiat on the fly, and keep much of the magic we now have? Its very possible.</p><p> </p><p>The more I think about it, the more I realize I might be ok with it, given the right circumstances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MadMaligor, post: 4836437, member: 66102"] I would say that... 1) Just looking at the attempt WotC is making to integrate the computer suggests that a good time for 5E is after the success or failure of that integration. If it was me calling the shots, I would do exactly what they are doing, and keep slowly build upon successes like the character builder, and other tool sets. Things that people are already using to enhance the table top experience. 2) Which leads to the jump from table to computer screen. Something they are going to try to do. So what it comes down to is the technology factor and what the software is capable of accomplishing. It is rather easy to envision as a DM, your five players in small streaming video window images with voice across the top of your screen, all sitting above and hooked into the virtual "table top" generated by the DM, or even purchased as a software module directly from a licensed company (be it WotC, Goodman, etc...). If the software gives the DM the capability to manipulate pretty much everthing in that game world, I don't see a difference between traditional and digital. The old school in me wants to death grip the table laden with cheetos, pizza, and soda. All the while screaming "No you cannot have my gaming session WotC!! Take your digital table top and shove it!" However, I can't tell you how many times game sessions have been called off because of baby sitter issues, a sick player, travel issues, and so on and so forth. Will a computer at some point allow us to still enjoy each others company, be able to facilitate rule changes and DM fiat on the fly, and keep much of the magic we now have? Its very possible. The more I think about it, the more I realize I might be ok with it, given the right circumstances. [/QUOTE]
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