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Wow. Astonishing that, despite all the disclaimers, people still feel they have to let the OP know that they disagree. Some of them in an insulting or dismissive way, even. News flash, folks--he doesn't like a game that you like. That doesn't mean he thinks you're a bad person, or that he...

Double post. Can't wait for that new server!

Hi! OP here. I really wanted to hear about reasons why folks thought 3.5 fun suffered at high levels, so thanks to everyone who posted about that. I'm not so interested in hearing why 4e is supposedly better than 3.5, but hey, life in these times, I guess. Anyway, a couple questions: 1...

Thanks for these!

Hey, thanks for the responses, everyone. The problems are starting to come into focus. Lets see if I'm understanding you. 1. Auto success or auto fail: In terms of battle resolution, it looks like some monster stat tweaks may be needed in 3.5, but it also seems that having the party fight...

This might be incredibly obvious to everyone else, but I'm a bit unclear about what folks mean when they say that the math breaks down at high levels in D&D 3.5. Is there a particular thread I could check out which would explain the math in more detail?

I think its valid to dispute the claim that PF unnecessarily changes viable features of the game by pointing out that we're currently enjoying a new version of D&D, (from the owners of the brand), that does the very same thing. "Functional" is very subjective. The new Cleave addresses a...

And I'm still trying to figure out how making a non-optimized character means that the character won't be effective. Effective for what, exactly? Its just silly to judge someone else's character concept unless you know everything about the character (good and bad), what kind of campaign he...

I'm currently playing a 3.5 rogue, and have played plenty others in my day, and as already noted, there's a lot more to being a rogue than just trapfinding and sneak attack damage. No offense, but your assumption of a narrow role is probably affecting your ability to see other possibilities...

Kudos to Paizo on the release of the Beta, and thanks to the OP and everyone for this thread. Its interesting to see how folks are reacting to it. As for me, I'm not disappointed at all. One of my weekly 3.5 campaigns switched to Pathfinder Alpha rules a few weeks ago, and we're especially...

I pre-ordered mine with the Chronicles Setting book, and can't wait to crack 'em open! And my excitement is not in any way a condemnation of 4e or people who enjoy it, so why rain on our parade? You think 4e is the bees knees--fine. I feel the same about Pathfinder. And we all lived...

Not arguing with you, just wanted to say that I've heard other folks say this about 3e, too, and I never get bored playing my 3.5 fighter. I rarely basic attack. I usually Power attack 2, but depending on the target's AC, I'll PA 5 or 10. If the target has a high AC, and is 2-legged, I'll...

You know, you're absolutely right. I bought the Core set, and then realized I didn't want to play 4e at all. Darn! On the other hand, I own every version of the core rulebooks going back to the boxed sets, and there's a weirdly satisfying sense of completeness in owning the latest version. I...

I'm open to the possibility that you're being sarcastic, but on the off-chance that you're seriously asking, the answer is that the DM has all the authority that the players allow her to have. Also...you don't need the rulebooks. Specifically, you absolutely do not need the rulebooks to tell...

Hi! Not sure if this info is somewhere else--I poked around a bit but couldn't find it. Anyway, I was happy to donate to the new Server fund, and I'm just wondering what equipment you're planning on purchasing, and the approximate cost. Thanks!

Wow. Couldn't've said it better myself. Except maybe I'd add Mac support. <insert sound of can of worms opening>

I am NOT trying to start an edition war here--but I have a completely different take on the 2 systems: I would actually describe 3.5 as "rules for almost everything, and if there's no rule, then decide on a modifier and roll a d20", and 4E as "here are some cinematic abilities for you and some...

Since I don't currently run or play in any 4e games, my list looks thusly: COMPANIES THAT WILL GET MY MONEY IN THE NEAR FUTURE Wizards of the Coast Paizo Necromancer Games Green Ronin Goodman Games Adamant Entertainment I'm not sure that many people are in the same boat as me, and I don't...

You may 'daresay', but unless you've polled most of the current D&D players, you can't really say if Paizo has lost them as customers. I for one, and one of the weekly groups I play with, love Pathfinder. Not that I wouldn't play 4e, mind you. But I play in 3 weekly groups, and only one is...

This is a DM problem. Whether the adventure is purchased or home brewed its the responsibility of the DM to know his or her players and characters, and tweak the adventure so everyone has fun and feels useful. That's one of the reasons we love playing D&D with live folks, right? Because the...