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So with the Class Compendium out soon, why would anybody buy the hardbacks? I like the new format, but I can't see WOTC reprinting the old core books at this point. Just an observation.

This is how I would do it. Or, use the foam tokens by numbering them with a sharpie. It is easy to track effects on red goblin 5 for instance.

And if that's the case, I can imagine all of the original core stuff being re-released in time in the new "Essentials" format. It reminds me of when 2nd Edition was re-released in those big, black cover hardbacks. Remember those, anybody? The first page of those stated "This is NOT 3rd...

If I were playing on a regular basis, i would probably just get Online D&D stuff with the compendium. Essentials does intrigue me though. I liked a lot of what 4e has done, and i was not a big fan of evereything 3.0, so I would like to see more of a hybrid produced.

I get the impression that the Essentials line, although "backward compatible", will replace the current hardbacks. And for you literalists out there: No, I don't mean Essentials will make the current books irrelevant, or that my books will vanish into thin air. In other words, are the hardbacks...

This is good news, especially about the fix to HPs.

Could somebody enlighten me on what hanged have been made to monsters in general, as with MM3, that will likely be integrated into the essentials line? I played a bit of 4E, and noted monster HP seemed higher than in past editions. So what has changed? Oh, and for clarification, I was attempting...

Multi-tasking and lack of flash support is dissapointing, but the IPAD to me is a great Ereader concept. I don't own an Ipod or an E-reader of any kind, so it will be nice. I could wait for the Windows based HP Slate or other offers bound to come down the pike soon, but I think the IPAD meets my...

Does anybody know if some DDI stuff is Flash based? Like the Compendium? I know Dungeon and Dragon are just PDF, so that's fine. I've been thinking about getting an IPAD, but the lack of Flash support has me re-thinking the decision.

In prior editions I usually ran things without a battle mat. But whenever I brought out the Chessex battle mat it usually increased the length of combat. Why? Some players started thinking more tactically, often increasing their decision time. I had fun with either the quick battles or the...

I've seen this before. 50% certainly sounds like a drastic change to apply across the board. Yet, I know some DMs that swear by that house-rule. I haven't played 4E enough to judge yet, but it's interesting to note. Sounds like maybe using more minions would have a similar effect?

Gary's name was larger than life when I was a ten year old. He was my childhood hero. When I got older I was lucky enough to interact with him, and ended up co-authoring a book (World Builder, published by Troll Lord Games), and helping out with all manner of other projects. I met him twice...

I sat down with my wife last night to play my very first session of 4E, with her as my solo player. It was in the wee hours, after the kids were in bed, so we had about an hour to play. I hadn't played 4E since I sat in on a few sessions in a local game shop almost a year ago. So here are my...

I'll have to check out DDI when I start to play games regularly again. I hope that's soon. ;)

What are the best 4e NPC generators out there? I like this one but it doesn't add powers too, which was sorta odd. I forget...I think the Wizard's Character Generator outputs to simple stat bloc, which may be why there are fewer generators online these days than what I remember from the 2nd...

Non-AC Defenses, got it. Thanks for the definition. I'm always surprised to hear how the math is broken in 4E in small ways, especially in the skill challenges. I remember reading Wizards hired mathematicians to ensure a solid mathematical foundation for the game's system. Are these issues...

What are NADs? Seriously, I don't know that acronym, so don't be snarky either...;-)

This humorous phrase stuck in my head. :lol:

Job seekers are always well advised to check out a company's turnover, and check out the prevailing working conditions for its employees. Getting a job at WOTC sounds to me like gambling with your financial welfare, a risk much greater than many other industries. WOTC interviewers should warn...

I agree with the above, but oddly, it has positive side-effects. The ironic thing is that the way class powers are handled allow new players to sit down and become effective in group play---assuming a tiny bit of tactical and strategic savvy---even if they can't "role-play" worth a damn. It used...