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Moldvay B/X: Isle of Dread BECMI: The Grand Duchy of Karameikos Gazetteer 1e: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting "Grey Box" 2e: Dark Sun...

I feel you. Shadowrun is excellent setting with interesting blend of cyberpunk and fantasy. But ttrpg system is not good. CRPG versions...

VtM revised and set of vampire dices (green, red numbers and ankh for 1). It was late summer of 2003, just started first grade of HS. I...

@Theory of Games Never played 1e. Even 2e i played very little in ttrpg format ( 1 campaign for about year and a half, but spent...

In 3.x - Bard and Warblade. Bard cause it was great "second best at everythin" class. Warblade cause it was ultimate fighter. Crusader...

For me, prep is not play. It is something that can be fun and creative activity on it's own, but it all boils down on how much free time...

It's not about what you can add your skill bonus to. It's about concrete stuff that skill can do. 3.5 and 5 are on the different ends of...

On the other hand, under 5e skill system, it's all "GM may I". There is no concrete guides what you can do with skills. Sure you can try...

Cause, RAW, most skills suck and aren't worth paper they are printed on. While 5e did go in rulings over rules direction, that left...

Bard was my favourite 3.5 class. And it was great second best jack of all trades class. 5e bard on the other hand is top tier class...

I do think that the Ranger fits the “expert” umbrella more than the “warrior” umbrella, though, in modern gaming. Aragorn was a fierce...

Physical stuff has one big advantage. You can borrow them, don't need to own everything. Back in era of dead wood books, dvds and music...

Glad it works well for you :D As i said in post you quoted, if people find online play enjoyable, it's awesome tool with lot's of...

Rotating has it's value, but one needs some discipline. On the other hand, if you managed to snatch good promotional plan (like he did...

When it comes to running sandbox type game, my first thing is to asses what type of players i have, are they more proactive or reactive...