Recent content by abelan

I have tried using a new skills set very similar to what the OP listed, and it has worked well for the group. I think a few people took their cue from the 4e rules reducing the number of skills, and making them more playable. I will offer the new Perception rules to the group and see if we want...

NPC's should be based on a PC model. Does the NPC have to have all the best builds? No, but they are usually one shot characters. If you have reoccurring NPC's, I believe they can be of a PC build with all the trimmings. Some of the NPC's are former PC's and they are part of the storyline. I...

I'm not sure if WOTC has the right idea with the new GSL, but its their choice. They have tightened up the restrictions, and you can argue it doesn't help the game flourish. 4e will sell well out of the gate, but its the 3rd party support that gets new ideas into the game. Their new rules are...

We're not just Paizo fans, but the lack of new material from other companies is part of the problem. I give Paizo credit for offering new 3.5 material, and I see promise in their Pathfinder RPG. By ending Dungeon magazine in print format, WotC let the buyers of D&D products turn and look...

Sure thing...I can't believe all the gamers that can't see the 4e'st for the 3e's. The whole "your edition is better than mine" thing got old when this website had its first run. I'm partial to a 2, but 3/3.5 had its highlights. Not my game of choice, but I play it. Call me old school or early...

I understand positive marketing, but Andy Collins needs to understand that you don't air a public reprimand. He needs to stop the spin control and explain to the masses that he has limited those that can share their ideas in public to a select few. Forget the business of allowing only positive...