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Thank you! I had some very similar thoughts when I was building this. I think you'll agree that 4e wants to be Tri-Stat in some ways as well. Ultimately, I didn't go that way because I wanted to keep the game as similar to the original as I could. I guess, to me, it's just not D&D without...

I don't have a strong objection to going with a minimum +1/4 to all BABs. I personally prefer it better without. I think the combination of Refocused Attack and the fact that multiclassing doesn't make you sacrifice your maximum spell level means you can get much of the same effect with more...

Thanks for saying so! Good luck. I'd be tickled if you got it to go. I've recently converted a couple of bits of other material to EG right now to aid players in my home campaign: the traits from the player's guide for the Serpents Skull adventure path (Paizo) the Oracle class in...

My observation has been that a focused group of experienced players tops out at about 3 combats and 2 roleplaying encounters in 4 hours. This seems to be just as true with 4e as it is with 3.5e. It also assumes that the PCs are about 10th level or less (in 3.5e) and none of the battles is...

I'm a fan of popurls.com. It's all the time wasters in one spot. :AMN:

My thanks to you, sir. Let me know if you get a chance to try it out.

Eric: Yes, I have. I realize that it'll be turn off to some potential players. But I'll be darned if I can think of something I'm willing to replace it with. I _don't_ want another alliterative two-word name like "Tunnels and Trolls" or "Swords and Sorcery". I _do_ want a name that says...

Thanks, pawsplay. I'll throw my hat in the ring. Also, thanks to Alphastream for his kind comments. I think you were my biggest critic?!? Also, general FYI, my local group is warming up to play Paizo's current adventure path with EG. The DM is a relative newbie so we'll see how he does.

This sounds like my best option right now. Thanks Jeff and everyone else for your posts.

I, for one, am disappointed to see the D&D Miniatures line cancelled. I'd like to pick your collective brains about the best alternative for me. Things I like (in priority order): for medieval fantasy RPGs 3D! I'm completely turned off by the cardboard discs that WotC is peddling now...

Here's how I tell a good module: When I'm done reading it, I have an intense urge to put a group of players together and run it for them as soon as possible.

I think it depends a lot on the game system you are playing. Your post implies 3e or 3.5e. I think Half-Elves have the worst of it in that system. I've seen some very effective halfling and gnome PCs. IMO, -1 ECL is over correcting.

This was an actual fortune I received in my cookie while at the table and playing D&D in 1999.

A Ray of Hope Just to help those who may be reading this thread with despair: I've been playing for 25+ years and I've never left a game for anything but mundane reasons like moving or schedule conflict. Sure, some games have been better than others but none were so bad that I left solely...

Ryan: FYI, I enjoyed Ruins of Ravens Bluff. I was sorry Organized Play had such a short and frustrating run. Much more importantly, I can't thank you enough for creating the OGL. You saved my game! :AMN:

Thanks for saying so! If you get a chance to play EG, please do pass on any further thoughts you have. I don't see any reason you couldn't do this. One way you might be able to create the "grim and gritty" effect and still avoid the 15-minute adventuring day would be house rule out spells...

Welcome to EnWorld! I wrestled with this very issue multiple times and the BAB/Defense adjustments have been through some adjustment and fine-tuning during the playtest. I shared your concerns but I hit upon a solution that like better: The Refocused Attack feat lets you redirect a +1/2 BAB...

Example Characters As requested, I'm posting some sample characters. Race: Human Class: Barbarian/Rogue/Fighter Level: 8/5/2=15 Languages: Common, Goblin, Dwarven, Elven 28 pt buy + racial +5 bonuses Value Bonus Cost lvl adds End result STR: 16 +3 (10) +2 (18) +4 DEX: 15 +2 (8) +1 (16) +3...

My wife of 12 years tried D&D once. That was all she needed to decide that it was not for her. She is not particularly antagonistic of the game itself but she does dislike the amount of time I burn pursuing this hobby. :AMN: