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I've been working on my Blog dedicated to D&D, D&D Next, the OSR, and RPG's in general and am posting here to share my updates. Cross Planes

There should be improvements to Ability Scores and small improvements to hit that are class based, but they are fewer and far between. If you decide to move beyond 3rd Level, simply use the 3.X rules for Ability increases.

I think Modularity is that if you remove or insert a rules subsystem, the whole thing doesn't collapse, unlike prior editions. And one person's bug in the rules is another person's feature. Things people posting in threads need to keep in mind is that don't forget to use that energy to explain...

I think the problem Is Thief Scheme assumes it's more of Burglar than Cutpurse. Also, depending on how close the Closed Playtest is to the Open's, Schemes will offer more skills. There is alot of material we haven't seen yet, and this is concern that you should share with the development team...

I think the difference between Canada & the U.S. is bigger than the story estimates. Factoring in importing/exporting & monetary conversion, its a good bet WotC is more likely to allow its distributors to liquidate as opposed to return the product. In my experience, B&N (locally), doesn't jump...

I think if the result of the spell is a hit, the DC for the Save will be the total of the roll. I don't think it will require an additional roll. Or if the spell Auto Hits, you'll roll to generate the DC.

Something to keep in mind, is that Mearls was talking about one "Skill system" and then altered because of a system Monte came up with (I think it was the first time we heard about Monte's presence). Essentially Abilities get a Rank added to Number & Mod. The ranks were Novice, Journeyman...

I understand a wariness to avoid dates, will Odyssey still have its own SRD?

Since we have the Advanced Player's Guide for Pathfinder, why not just create a Basic Player's Guide as a counterpoint? Strip out feats, adjust skills, maybe create races as classes as an option...

I would start by adjusting AC/Def away from being equal to 10+Mods and make it be Parry or Evade which are D20+Mods first. Then, I would say that Parry uses your BAB+Str+D20. Evade uses your Def/Ref Def Bonus/BAB+Dex+D20. I'd look at limiting Counter & Riposte to 1/Encounter and/or make both...

I'm curious about this as well. I'd assume that he meant gaining feats every other level, spells, domains & their powers, Combat Maneuver system & even equipment & magic items. Not necessarily the classes from Pathfinder. But I'd like to know for sure as well.

Its an adventure of my own creation. I created several 5th level human pregens: a Fighter (focused on Great Sword), a Rogue, a Sorcerer, a Cleric, a Bard, 2nd Level Fighter/3rd Level Wizard & a Dwarven Fighter (focused on Battle Axe). I used Trailblazer in conjuction with 3.5. For Action...

I ran my first Trailblazer Game last night. Made several 5th Level Characters: Human Fighter Dwarf Fighter Human Fighter 2/ Wizard 3 Human Bard Human Cleric of St. Cuthbert Human Rogue Human Sorcerer Our group has been playing 4E for well over a year now. I like 4E, but was...

Enjoy your vacation. Misdiagnosis or not, I'm sending positive thoughts your way. Looking forward to updates and the finished product.

Any chance we could get more class previews? Please?

I have to say that PF Beta's handling of skills & skill points is probably my favorite. All skills cost 1 point per rank, but when you put your 1st point in a Class Skill you get 3 additional bonus ranks. No more multiplying times four at first level. Its probably what I'll use.

I've been following development since the GM Day preview. I really like what I've seen. The Fighter looks spectacular. I think the Combat Reactions will really add a level to combat without bogging it down & I think I will try it out in my game in the next couple of weeks. I also think...

Hi Chuck, I've been enjoying running Supers20 alot. I have a couple of questions: 1) Is there a particular reason you chose D4 per PL for damage? I'm mostly just curious. Its not often a designer is so active. No criticism. 2) Powers such as Aura & Blast have Saves for 1/2. How do...

No class/cross-class skills is my preference as well. I like the option presented in the Companion & use it in my Supers20 games. Is there any possibility for a SWSE style Skill system? Or even SWSE/4E style Defenses(as opposed to Saves)?

Hi Chuck, One more question: I know that Perks can be used at 1/2 Skill Ranks. Can Power Stunts be used at 1/2 effectiveness as well?