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They were asked about Greyhawk, since it is in the DMG, and they said, unfortunately, that they do not plan to go back to it. However, the people that said that are leaving shortly, so who knows. Maybe new management brings a new look at Greyhawk. However, I wouldn't hope to see anything for a...

No, when you said WotC borrowed TTRPG design I agreed with you! Did you even read my post!? Right here I am agreeing with the facts you presented: I have also not pointed out any other designers. I even clarified that I was only talking about D&D! Finally, this discussion was never about...

Ok, so I was close! I couldn't remember if you had intermediate deities or not. Mine is similar. I also have 10, but it starts with immortals (and I start with the old BECMI ranks). Interesting, the highest known ranking in my setting corelates to your top ranking. Hopefully hat should make it...

I am sure there are those people, but I am not one of them. I am happy to list the mistakes I think WotC (or TSR or any company) has made (and there are many) if you want. But not acknowledging the good with the bad just makes you look overly biased and/or ignorant. Then you double down on your...

@Blue , here is an example of a non legendary dragon that is solo threat for 4 PCs (level 11-12) per the 2024 encounter guidelines and monster designs.

Ok, I didn't dispute any of your facts though. Everything I disputed was your opinion. Perhaps you didn't read my response? For instance the link you provided about rolling against a DC presents an opinion, not a fact. It may use some facts in the article, but the overall thrust is an opinion...

The negative is tiring, but I see a lot of positivity and constructive ideas here too.

I am in the opposite boat. I don't usually buy starter sets and never for myself (purchased 2 over the years as gifts), but this one looks so different than previous ones I am seriously thinking about it.

I guess I missed when you said that or possibly didn't see it as central to your argument. Your issue seems to be, from my perspective, with the 2nd part (the more rigidly-defined part); where that part is inconsequential to me. Also, I am respond to these post while at work/working, so I am...

Is that divine rank 3 or 4?

I absolutely am not reading all the post. Just the ones I respond to really. I didn't intend to insinuate that I was aware of all your previous posts.

I don't see it that way. From my perspective, this is the rule: the DM determines when hiding is appropriate. Everything after that is simply guidance to the DM on how to adjudicate that rule. It is all completely optional after that first rule - that is the only rule you actually need. Now, I...

I think that may be true for some; however, it was not the case for me and my group. I loved 4e, it was the edition that brought me back to D&D. However, we continued to play 4e much like how we played our version of 1e/BECMI before that. And then I taught my children to play D&D with 4e and I...

Isn't one of the first things the 5e rules say about hiding that the DM determines when a PC can hide? I seem to remember that, but I haven't really looked in ages. EDIT: Yep, in the basic rules: "Adventurers and monsters often hide, whether to spy on one another, sneak past a guardian, or set...

I agree, I was just explaining why I took issue with using explicit to describe Shadowdark Wish. This may true / what is intended by the designer; however, I don't find that to be the case IRL at the table. I rarely assume a design intent when I play D&D. I almost always insert my and my...

Sigh, you didn't even address half my points. However, i will respond to each of yours (I'm such a good guy :p). First though, I will agree to disagree with you opinions - and they are your opinions (as what I posted are mine). These are not facts. I was speaking within the realm of D&D and...

OK, I still don't think the effects of the spell are "stated directly," but it may be because I want to interpret "stated directly" as stated clearly and I guess that is not really the same thing. There is nothing clear about: "This mighty spell alters reality>" I guess I assume all rules in...

Yes, and then you would have players bemoaning that they have no idea what their players can actually do, because there is no guidance. It is a catch-22. Shadowdark gets away with it (and most other TTRPGs) because the are significantly smaller than D&D and attract people who want to play its...

Yes and no (on the Wish spell). Is clear, but not really explicit.* Some people don't like the DM decides type of design. The want explicit explanations of everything. I think that is how we get into these problems. *I am using explicit hear to mean: clear direction on what it does. The...