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    D&D 4E What was Paizo thinking? 3.75 the 4E clone?

    The problem with defining this as a bonehead move or not is that we don't know how Paizo measures "success". I can guarantee that WotC's definition of a successful product (in terms of sales) and Paizo's definition are greatly different. Paizo probably does not need to sell a million copies of...
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    Best D20 Setting I Own

    I have four of the mentioned settings (Iron Heroes, AE, Ravenloft, and The Black Company). I've played/DM'd none of these four yet (I will someday when I have more time....seriously...I will...), so my judgement is based purely on what I've read. I'd currently rank Iron Heroes as the best...
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    The "Gimmick Character" Problem

    Again...this is ME! LOL......Some of the guys I play with had never written up character backgrounds until they started playing with me. I'd write a 10 page character history, play the character for a few months and then retire him. Part of the issue with me is that my cool character ideas are...
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    Ghostwalk. Is it any good?

    I have not used Ghostwalk in my campaign yet, but do have plans to. The biggest benefit I saw was if every member of the party should happen to die, I have something to do with them other than start a new campaign now. But my plans have since evolved. My party has made some pretty seriously...
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    The "Gimmick Character" Problem

    Gort, you're talking about me! I'm a "Gimmick" character guy too! I've had a long string of "gimmicks" from 1E to 3E..... * The Elven Eagle Rider (2E Fighter using a kit) * The Spiked Chain Expert (3E Fighter) * The Combat Mage (1E Dual Classed Fighter/Wizard) * The Mobile Rogue/Fighter (3E...
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    Detroit Gameday II -- Now with Date!: Dec. 4th

    Detroit Area Game Stores There's not much in the way of game stores in Dearborn (at least not that I know of). Luckily, there are alot of stores in the area. Here are some of the one's I'm familar with; *Pandemonium in Garden City off of Middlebelt: Great selection of just about...
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