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Hi Hussar, Good question. However, I think in reality it won't be a problem for Wizards. During 3E, there was eTools (the Wizards never-finished character generator) and PCGen (a third party character generator with the SRD and more). But PCGen was slow, at least on my computer. So we ended up...

It would only push up the cost if the core rules remain as long as they are now! If the game moved to a level of rules similar to that which it had in the beginning/to that which many games have today, the same core rulebook that everyone uses might only be 32 pages long.

I think a box set is a great idea, but can be improved on to make D&D feel more like a game and less like work. One small format change that made a big difference for me is how Dungeon World uses class brochures as character sheets. You tick off the powers you want and your race, circle your...

There's been some talk on RPGnet of whether it's possible to sell a physical copy of an RPG for US$2.99 or less. I think E6 would be a good candidate for such a project! Each player buys a race-and-class booklet for $2.99 and the DM buys the DM's guide for $2.99. The player booklets allow you...

How radical a departure are you prepared to make, Aethas? Pathfinder, Shadowrun and GURPS are all quite mechanically complex -- which is great if that's what you're after. But if you'd like to try a different style of gaming, I recommend Lady Blackbird or GHOST/ECHO. The main pros for these...

Thanks for your feedback, guys. I think going for 3 at-wills but giving other options in combat is a great compromise.

I would prefer characters to have more tactical options available to them. A way to do this occured to me while flicking through Martial Power. Why not give characters access to all their class's at-will attack powers (or a large number, like 6, since not every class has an equal number)...

What a fantastic idea! This comes up all the time in fantasy fiction, but to my knowledge no game has ever covered it.

Have you posted this anywhere? I'd like to check it out.

I was surprised that for a game that seemed quite hotly anticipated there have been no responses on this thread. Are people discussing this game more elsewhere? I recommend updating the first post of this thread, the thread title, the Facebook group and your website to attract more feedback. I...

One of the mistakes I make is to overdesign in irrelevant areas. Everything you design should be an opportunity for adventure, since that's what D&D is all about. I think this has been best explained in Ryan Stoughton's TRAPs system. In short, focus your design on threats to the PCs, rewards...

What sort of game are you after? High magic, high energy fantasy dungeoncrawling or a grim and gritty vision of the future? And what sort of characters interest you? Mages, thieves and warriors or rising through the ranks of a xenocidal military? Did you know there's a new edition of...

I would check the legality first before doing this. Notes - like any creative work - are still covered by copyright.

Interesting work. I take it Skill Focus, Skill Training and Jack-of-all-Trades (and other skill bonuses) are unchanged? All the little skill bonuses can be as fiddly as attack bonuses. What about bonus damage on a critical hit (from magic weapons)? It doesn't seem you've taken that into...

The idea of a tiny race using a mount reminds me of the Gallievespians from His Dark Materials.

I suspect Oso was never intended for RPGA play. He seems verrry powerful! The test will be if Oso shows up in the character builder. If so, he's legal for RPGA play. If not, he isn't.

Having read Houses of the Blooded, I think in the next game I run I'll give the players all of the power. "Are there gnolls in your campaign setting?" "I dunno - make a History check." "Are there any magic items in the treasure hoard?" "I dunno - make a Perception check" "There's a sword...

You're pretty much in luck: these paragon classes go from level 1 to 5, so you've only got to add one level. --- One idea suggested at E6's very beginning was running SWSE6: Star Wars with the E6 rules. SWSE works particularly well because it follows a steady...

I would recommend making both base and prestige classes available. Sometimes, the base class fills a niche better than a prestige class does - and it seems unfair to limit (typically) less powerful classes in favour of more powerful classes. If you do a bit of rummaging around, you can find...