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  1. PhantomNarrator

    The New Design Philosophy?

    Yeah, but is it D&D? This can be taken too far. If all I wanted was simplicity and ease of use, I'd play tic-tac-toe all day. I think the real debate is where the line will be drawn on what makes D&D "D&D." If WotC grows more concerned with attracting the lowest common denominator than...
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    Is Against the Cult of the Reptile God a well-designed adventure module?

    Tons of fun! I've run this one over and over, it's perhaps my favorite introductory module. The BBEG is very tough for the projected party level, but makes for a very memorable and challenging climax. It's got everything - intrigue, mystery, cultists, exploration, wilderness travel and a...
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    When was the Golden Age of Dragon magazine?

    The True Golden Age of Dragon Magazine Dragon got into high gear with Issue #39, peaked around the late #60's to early #70's and was over by Issue #100. Practically every issue during that run was excellent.
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    So how long have YOU been playing D&D?

    I was role-playing before I ever saw a copy of D&D But I still remember my first game, exploring the Caves of Chaos during recess sometime in September of 1981. Ah, salad days. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - thanks Gary!
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    Oh no Conan just DIDNT!

    Conan rules Some of you guys need to lighten up and learn to laugh at yourself. All this tells us is that the writers probably play D&D too. Both Conan and John Stewart are geeks. They make fun of D&D because self-deprecating humor is what they do. Note that both are about the right age to...
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    Lanhkmar's back (Runequest)

    Runequest Lanhkmar? If Conan and Warhammer are any indication of where Mongoose is going, yes please. I, for one, can't fathom the hate for RQ. Smacks of D20 snobbery, but I suppose there's no accounting for taste.
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