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<blockquote data-quote="nogray" data-source="post: 7096069" data-attributes="member: 28028"><p>Thanks to everyone for the feedback, though the thread has drifted a bit far afield.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's not too different than my initial idea, then, so it seems I might be on the right track; I just subbed 3rd for 1st in my list. I thought the initial simplicity and occasional frailty of first-level characters might be lead to a less-engaging experience. 3rd gives a player a second encounter power and a utility power for increased options.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This will be the new player's first experience with actual D&D. The only other system played is Dungeon World, and not that many sessions of it. The new player has a little gaming experience with some certain computer games, but not that much that is cooperative, team-based play. I am uncertain as to how well 4e's complexity and demand on attention will be handled.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The other players seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the idea, too, as they will get to relearn some of their own character moves. As to the role and class, while I am inclined to agree, my first priority is to match what the new player's concept for the character happens to be. I will be mindful of the mechanical complexities and thank you for the specific suggestions.</p><p></p><p>Highest regards,</p><p>nogray</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nogray, post: 7096069, member: 28028"] Thanks to everyone for the feedback, though the thread has drifted a bit far afield. It's not too different than my initial idea, then, so it seems I might be on the right track; I just subbed 3rd for 1st in my list. I thought the initial simplicity and occasional frailty of first-level characters might be lead to a less-engaging experience. 3rd gives a player a second encounter power and a utility power for increased options. This will be the new player's first experience with actual D&D. The only other system played is Dungeon World, and not that many sessions of it. The new player has a little gaming experience with some certain computer games, but not that much that is cooperative, team-based play. I am uncertain as to how well 4e's complexity and demand on attention will be handled. The other players seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the idea, too, as they will get to relearn some of their own character moves. As to the role and class, while I am inclined to agree, my first priority is to match what the new player's concept for the character happens to be. I will be mindful of the mechanical complexities and thank you for the specific suggestions. Highest regards, nogray [/QUOTE]
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