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IMO the problem you (and many others) are suffering is that the new editions of D&D are mostly about rules and not roleplaying anymore. (you all remember - roleplaying: playing in a mostly logical persistent world and acting like your character would do) Current rules are so complex that you...

Excellent post, Blackwind. I always thought the "defenders" of complex rule sets are usually members of younger generation (15-30y) because they often have no kids, family obligations, a lot of spare time to learn rules and used to video games and CCGs. But posts like yours show that I am...

Well, as it has been explained several times in this thread, by (as you would say) us "simple" people, there is of course a reason to put out simpler editions, if you like or not. I dont repeat these arguments now, but feel free to skim through the thread to learn them. Now as it is the second...

Well it seems that MM has at least recognized the main problem which P&P rpgs are suffering today. The question is if he is ready to take the necessary actions in order to simplify the game? (maybe in the next edition?) Here the link. Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page -...

depends on edition. BECM - most puny especially if you are a MU with 1 HP and a light spell. in no other rpg not even in CoC you are that underpowered 4th edition - superhuman

In summer 2011 LEGO will try help D&D a little bit out with their new LEGO Heroica line. RPGs for kids. Here ist the link: YouTube - New York Toy Fair 2011 Pictures: LEGO Games - Heroica! So why do I post this here? Because it shows that even major toy companies see the potential of dungeon...

I like the new 4e cosmology. (the cross planar system) I think it fullfill everything I want from a supernatural world full of gods etc. Why? -its simple to remember, newbies can grasp the concept of 5 different planes in one second -every plane is iconic and has a different character -its in...

I agree SW would not sell that much better if slapped D&D on it. Why? -SW not D&D. It lacks certain concepts which defines D&D. RPGs concepts are not freely interchangeable only because the term "RPG" is printed on the cover. -SW is not that "uncrunchy" as you think. For the masses its still...

A very interesting discussion. So interesting that I registered just to show you a new Mike Mearls column which indirectly seems to be a rant about the problem of the overcomplex games today. Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page - Article (Stay Classy) MM even included a...