Recent content by Eric Hughes

When I talk about the Min-Maxer/Ultimate PC builder I do think of the person who is always "Unsatisfied with Winning DnD". When I say this I mean building a Min-Max seams to be their goal. But ultimately, when they achieve that end, they are unsatisfied until everyone see's and joins their...

In 2d Ed. We gave a 10% bonus if all stats where 14 or less and a 10% penalty if you had at least one 18. Essentially no modifiers got you the xp boost, and min maxing cost you exp. In our third ed game, we used the 28 maximum point buy but gave the 10% bonus to players who chose no stat...

Oh that is easy. Reward both Low and High. In my old college home game we let player chose any stats they wanted. Catch was the we gave an experience point bonus to low stats. It worked pretty well. In Arcanis:RPG (New Arcanis), stats run from 2-9 in a point buy system. A persons Fate Score...

Why do you say we are either in a new Golden Age, or on the Cusp of one?

One of this morning's posters stated that what he found fun was the "Soft Things". Banter, friendship, comradely, characterization and story. In particular I have to say that a rules set that does not get in the way of these idea's is grand. One thing that I find so interesting is that this...

I'm new to EN World, and therefore new to this discussion. I admit I have not read all 200+ posts. But I have to wonder if the thread as attempted to address the question "What constitutes the Golden Age?"