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Hey, at least you don't have an aversion to first-party D&D products! But now that I mention it, having this aversion does make it easier for me to look at 3PP. So, give it a try?

I hope we were able to spice up some games! Congrats winners, but I have bad news: now that I have the above hint about next year's contest, I have begun on my year-long journey to victory! Just kidding.

What sort of system would feel like a sword fight? Armor Class (static) may be more streamlined (or automatic, which might wander into the style you don't like) but D&D's version - unlimited usage of it - does nothing for simulation. Stamina, strength in numbers, and decision making all take...

Yeah, I'm not sure that Automatic Hits apply to the doctor's post, because it's almost like saying "let's not use a combat method," when combat methods are the point of the post. With that being said, a PC win and PC survival can be two different things. A win can just be a successful attack...

Honestly, the ideas in this thread are better than those in the rulebook. But I'm sure we were glad to help.

I like defenders to feel like they are doing something to defend themselves. If I understand the OP correctly, then this means I'm in the Dependent camp. Further, Dependent doesn't have to be swingy - in an all-things-being-equal roll-off, an attacker's result will still win as frequently...

Truth, but I was playing devil's advocate. I don't think the OP was looking for "what do the rules say?"

A 5-foot wide hallway is wide enough for the orc barbarian to swing his bardiche. Why can't the cavalier joust? If that logic doesn't work for you, you might want to re-explain the level of realism you're trying to portray in the game. And remind the cavalier that there's no requirement to...

In the kennels, with the other adventurers. And the dire pets. 100 feet above the desired location is always fun, too.

I heard it's like Pathfinder 2, with more emphasis on icons:

I've used it before. My players had reactions similar to crit hit/miss reactions. I didn't bother to pick their brains on whether they preferred natural 20/1 Crits. I didn't use them in combat, though, because the game had an intrinsic high/low damage mechanism. Although a high-damage attack...

Well, I guess a debate can be about multiple points. This requires a preconceived notion: I can only do what the rules say I can do. It's rather Orwellian. Other notions that one could use when entering an RPG: I can do anything I want until there are consequences, or I can do what seems...

Alien: Isolation's sequel was just announced. Maybe they'll get on the same page?

"Always" is a strong word. But yes, the debate will persist as long as "role-playing" and "game" continue in their marriage. Let's note that with the evolution of the idea of marriage, perhaps the conflict between RP and G will evolve too. You forgot two letters: A and I. With the birth (or...

Touche'. They've bloated out a bit. I thought someone upthread was saying that they're not rigid - you can just design your own background and grab a pre-made one if you're in a rush? My new issue is this, after a bit of thought: with all the shtuff included in backgrounds, they're not...

So no one's taking issue with these features being gratuitous? The fluff part of the background is the only valuable part. Characters already get ASIs, feats, proficiencies, and gear from classes.

Clearly a Dread Pirate, given how well he climbed the Cliffs of Insanity, and sailed a boat by himself. Failing that, he's a bard with some nice spells, because I thought I heard scream metal playing wherever he went.

Because haters gonna hate. I'm trying to figure out if the 25 - 27% win rate of slot machines applies to RPGs or not. They seem to be pretty addictive, though I doubt I've put more than $1 into slot machines over my lifetime.

Funny, but not fair. I can't explain how my e-tablet works, but it's still realistic.

Ah, the beauty of D&D. One player has decision paralysis, one wants to argue about the rules, one doesn't understand the rules, and you have to wait for all of them because even if you got a decent roll on your turn, it's still a turn-based, grid-square-counting game. Weapon mastery isn't the...