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<blockquote data-quote="Khairn" data-source="post: 4686463" data-attributes="member: 20153"><p>Since you asked what I would want from WotC, for a system that was what ... 3 or 4 years in the making, with a very definitive setting used in its framework, I would hope to see an actual world that illustrates those themes. The fact that WotC went with a FR re-boot rather than a new setting designed for 4E, is a mistake from my point of view. It brought with it a lot of baggage and unnecessary confrontation.</p><p></p><p>IMO, Eberron may very well be the best fit of the existing D&D settings to transition into 4E. But I'm not willing to applaude WotC for a "seamless" move before the setting is even published. I have high hopes, but I've learned to temper my enthusiasm.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The FR changes (whether you like them or not) had a lot to do with the switch to the new system. Looking at just one element ... the rationalization for the elimination of the "Vancian Magaic" mechanic had to take place to allow for 4E's new magic paradigm. Which was clearly explained away by the spellplague / death of Mystra. At least in this case, fluff was clearly trumped by mechanics.</p><p></p><p>Again I'll say that if we see a new 4E focused setting I'll be quite excited. If we see nothing but another re-imagining of an older setting (even though I am a <strong>HUGE </strong>BR, SJ and Planescape fan) I'll be disappointed and more cautious in my enthusiasm.</p><p></p><p>If done right, settings can really enhance a system. That's the type of support I'd like to see from WotC.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Khairn, post: 4686463, member: 20153"] Since you asked what I would want from WotC, for a system that was what ... 3 or 4 years in the making, with a very definitive setting used in its framework, I would hope to see an actual world that illustrates those themes. The fact that WotC went with a FR re-boot rather than a new setting designed for 4E, is a mistake from my point of view. It brought with it a lot of baggage and unnecessary confrontation. IMO, Eberron may very well be the best fit of the existing D&D settings to transition into 4E. But I'm not willing to applaude WotC for a "seamless" move before the setting is even published. I have high hopes, but I've learned to temper my enthusiasm. The FR changes (whether you like them or not) had a lot to do with the switch to the new system. Looking at just one element ... the rationalization for the elimination of the "Vancian Magaic" mechanic had to take place to allow for 4E's new magic paradigm. Which was clearly explained away by the spellplague / death of Mystra. At least in this case, fluff was clearly trumped by mechanics. Again I'll say that if we see a new 4E focused setting I'll be quite excited. If we see nothing but another re-imagining of an older setting (even though I am a [B]HUGE [/B]BR, SJ and Planescape fan) I'll be disappointed and more cautious in my enthusiasm. If done right, settings can really enhance a system. That's the type of support I'd like to see from WotC. Just my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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