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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 9265972" data-attributes="member: 92511"><p>Hmmm...Alright....I lay claim to 1e. I update mechanics to more modern/streamlined mechanics (ascending AC, simple/ability-dependent saves, non-combat skills as part of character creation, skill-roll tracking for rangers, et al) and expanded things from the 1e Unearthed Arcana (adding cantrips for spellcasters, weapon specialization, etc...). And throw in a subsystem of ethos/reputation/infamy points (or somesuch) to make alignment a real, in game, serious thing.</p><p></p><p>The class list is somewhat expanded and modified to include the Barbarian, Acrobat, and Cavalier from 1e's UA, make Bard a base class that doesn't require separate fighter and thief and druid levels (i.e., you can just me a 1st level Bard at 1st level), and add a couple -whether subclasses or their own- to fill in multi-class options (esp. Ftr/MU, Thf/MU, and MU/Cle) that could be their own classes. So, the class list looks different. The player race/species list, on the other hand, involves a bit curtailing. No more 8 kinds of elves. No more "deep/underdark" species. </p><p></p><p>I would also go "high fantasy." I would go real "heroic" (be the good guys in a "good vs. evil" world) focus. New setting development. New, full, pantheon of setting deities (the choice of whom is built in to the "divine" class creation/development).</p><p></p><p>PRODUCT #1: The Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Creative Compleat Starter Box Set: Player's Guide, DM's Primer, Monster/Lair Book, new setting starter adventure module (incl starter village and dungeon maps), Empty dungeon map sheets (3), Dice (6).</p><p>PRODUCT #2: The Netflix (or Prime or Hulu, I'm not picky) AD&DCC Animated Series featuring a cast of alluring and interesting diverse classes and species of characters (perhaps some rotation, episode to episode). Geared towards teens and adults as far as content. More Critical Role/Game of Thrones (characters do/can die! Romantic pairings/plots and sexual situations - across the spectrum - are possible. Language and mature themes, for sure). No Saturday Morning cartoon, this.</p><p>PRODUCT #3: (really a "2a," since these should release as close together as possible) Action Figure adventure line, featuring multple male and female characters of various species and classes. "Iconic" characters that will be used/appear in #2.</p><p>--3a: game-sized/scale mini's of same.</p><p>PRODUCT #4: The Monsters & Lairs Manual (a fully fleshed out monster book that includes some specific mini-adventure "lairs" that may also include/introduce a few new treasures/magic weapons/items)</p><p>PRODUCT #5: The Setting Set: full box of new setting material, incl. giant color world (or at least starter region) map. Maybe includes some new setting specific classes., species sub-cultures, and expanded treasures and magic items.</p><p></p><p>Done. Million dollars. Done.</p><p>[RE-EDIT cuz I forgot Ranger!] So the class list is looking like...</p><p>Cleric</p><p>--Druid (nature magic guardian/champion)</p><p>--Paladin (heavy armor, divine magic guardian/champion)</p><p>--Theurge (light armor, multi-magic guardian/champion, Cle/MU multiclass option)</p><p>Fighter</p><p>--Barbarian</p><p>--Cavalier (non-magic knight)</p><p>--Monk</p><p>--Ranger</p><p>Mage (nee Magic-User)</p><p>--Illusionist</p><p>--Seer (Psionic/psychic powers "caster" class)</p><p>--Swordmage/whatever name (Ftr/MU multiclass class)</p><p>Thief</p><p>--Acrobat</p><p>--Assassin</p><p>--Bard (Thf/MU - yes with illusion and druid spells too- multiclass class)</p><p>[/EDIT]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 9265972, member: 92511"] Hmmm...Alright....I lay claim to 1e. I update mechanics to more modern/streamlined mechanics (ascending AC, simple/ability-dependent saves, non-combat skills as part of character creation, skill-roll tracking for rangers, et al) and expanded things from the 1e Unearthed Arcana (adding cantrips for spellcasters, weapon specialization, etc...). And throw in a subsystem of ethos/reputation/infamy points (or somesuch) to make alignment a real, in game, serious thing. The class list is somewhat expanded and modified to include the Barbarian, Acrobat, and Cavalier from 1e's UA, make Bard a base class that doesn't require separate fighter and thief and druid levels (i.e., you can just me a 1st level Bard at 1st level), and add a couple -whether subclasses or their own- to fill in multi-class options (esp. Ftr/MU, Thf/MU, and MU/Cle) that could be their own classes. So, the class list looks different. The player race/species list, on the other hand, involves a bit curtailing. No more 8 kinds of elves. No more "deep/underdark" species. I would also go "high fantasy." I would go real "heroic" (be the good guys in a "good vs. evil" world) focus. New setting development. New, full, pantheon of setting deities (the choice of whom is built in to the "divine" class creation/development). PRODUCT #1: The Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Creative Compleat Starter Box Set: Player's Guide, DM's Primer, Monster/Lair Book, new setting starter adventure module (incl starter village and dungeon maps), Empty dungeon map sheets (3), Dice (6). PRODUCT #2: The Netflix (or Prime or Hulu, I'm not picky) AD&DCC Animated Series featuring a cast of alluring and interesting diverse classes and species of characters (perhaps some rotation, episode to episode). Geared towards teens and adults as far as content. More Critical Role/Game of Thrones (characters do/can die! Romantic pairings/plots and sexual situations - across the spectrum - are possible. Language and mature themes, for sure). No Saturday Morning cartoon, this. PRODUCT #3: (really a "2a," since these should release as close together as possible) Action Figure adventure line, featuring multple male and female characters of various species and classes. "Iconic" characters that will be used/appear in #2. --3a: game-sized/scale mini's of same. PRODUCT #4: The Monsters & Lairs Manual (a fully fleshed out monster book that includes some specific mini-adventure "lairs" that may also include/introduce a few new treasures/magic weapons/items) PRODUCT #5: The Setting Set: full box of new setting material, incl. giant color world (or at least starter region) map. Maybe includes some new setting specific classes., species sub-cultures, and expanded treasures and magic items. Done. Million dollars. Done. [RE-EDIT cuz I forgot Ranger!] So the class list is looking like... Cleric --Druid (nature magic guardian/champion) --Paladin (heavy armor, divine magic guardian/champion) --Theurge (light armor, multi-magic guardian/champion, Cle/MU multiclass option) Fighter --Barbarian --Cavalier (non-magic knight) --Monk --Ranger Mage (nee Magic-User) --Illusionist --Seer (Psionic/psychic powers "caster" class) --Swordmage/whatever name (Ftr/MU multiclass class) Thief --Acrobat --Assassin --Bard (Thf/MU - yes with illusion and druid spells too- multiclass class) [/EDIT] [/QUOTE]
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