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If the magic system is vanilla Vancian as usual I will either hack in Arcana Evolved or Fantasy Craft's magic system. I will definitely do Fantasy Craft's divine magic system or die trying.:p Also the reputation and upkeep rules are in by hook or crook.

I say yes it needs a default setting. I started playing regularly with 2e. I still hold fond memories of Dragonlance. Part of the why 4e never clicked with me is the PoL setting. Half the reason Pathfinder clicks with me is the setting Forgotten Realms like it may be but it's evocative despite...

I agree it's arbitrary for no logical reason. I hope 5e's magic system takes a page from Arcana Evolved or even D20 Wheel of Time. Both allow for using a spell at multiple power levels and effects depending on the level spell slot used. It solves a lot of this issue and as a bonus can allow for...

I agree with your view if not your exact list. For example I'm against exclusion of races in particular classes like 1e and 2e. But have no problem with races having statistical variance both positive and negative. Allow it be possible for dwarves/orcs to be wizards but with the understanding...

Number 3 I'm not much into tactics. But I like killing things and taking their stuff hmm....

To finish my reply, stat bumps are given. Things like class restrictions, having certain skills or talents aren't. That requires a look back to other editions and other games that drew everyone playing a DND style game not named 4e. All of this factors into that poll I call "straightforward"...

Lot of words saying nothing but your preferance, not that the poll is "crappy ". Each choice gives you a choice of degree beyond stat bumps, they're never mentioned in fact. What is mentioned are things like narrative control and impact on story.

I disagree with you, the poll is pretty straightfoward. If you prefer how it's done in 4e than Moderate to None is your preference. Moderate to Very are the other editions and other systems, I prefer the choices of Moderate and above "heavily ". No confusion in my corner of the universe. I...

I had always characterized myself as Simulationist. And reading the Johnny /Timmy article I think I fit Johnny the most. Robin Laws says I'm a Storyteller with most all scores landing between 50-60% either I'm confused or doing this hobby all wrong. ;)

This. The design goal should be, wait for it ...KISS. Options can be added ad nuaseum if the core is simple and solid. For some that means a module for tactics for me it's magic. I think this can done and will be if not, why move off your current system?

Yes and no. Say if our magic user of whatever class is multiclass 5/5 they cast at 10th level for DC's and whatnot while having the spells and slots of a 5th level magic user. 1/2 per level outside a spellcasting class works also, if you're worried that magic user's that multiclass will...

If a multiclassing model is used. I definitely don't want 4e style multiclassing that is "dabbling " not being proficient in multiple classes at the same time. Theme could work but the magic system can't be DnD vancian. Arcana Evolved or point/encounter based or spontaneous would be needed...

I'm probably just repeating what has already been said since I haven't read through the entire thread. I think 5e has a chance to something Pathfinder was never given permission by the fanbase to do, make actual change to the 3e game engine to fix known issues, use of best of OGL and their...

True dat! It's a different environment this time because you would have to be in denial not to know that are after gamers like me. The ones that basically stopped at 3.0/3.5 and went to Pathfinder, or like 2e, huge money there, too big for WoTc to ignore anymore. Personally I love that I'm...

I understand your frustration but I will only be disappointed if it makes my decision easy to stay with my current game systems. Make it hard dammit! Time I have, good systems supported by major companies less so. So make it right and they will come.

It's far too early to give an informed answer to this question. Until I have FAR more information I'm in "wait and see " mode. So far though it looks like "all systems are a go Houston ". I like what I see far and fail see use in getting more than curious at this time. If they screw it up I...

IMO they're ok they're just a heavily pro 4e forum. Not my preference but not really vicious. You want vicious? I would say SA forums and TGD are vicious. Now for fun the RPGSite is the polar opposite of TBP and not just in board /mod policy.

After reading the whole thread at the Big Purple and seeing similar comments on this thread I come away confused that so many people are completely overreacting to what could be defined as the choice of poorly chosen word, at worse. Made worse by knowing little information and no context yet...

Mighty tall order sir, I agree with all your points to one degree or another. But you have to add Wheel of Time in the world mix. My dream would be that Sir Cook would either port over Arcana Evolved or D20 WoT as the vancian system and be done with it.

This, it's the reason I love FantasyCraft. A current suppprted DnD game with that kind of modularity? Call me fangrrl extreme!