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Ugh .... words cannot describe how detestable the name "warlord" is for this class. Unfortunately, it tends to color my perceptions of what is otherwise a fairly decent class, from the looks of it. I wish that the WotC staff writers wouldn't parade their rather dubious grasp of the English...

My quick answer is: There's nothing to prevent you from trying to do this as a player. However, since the 5 minute workday is no longer hard-wired into the rules, the DM is no longer obliged to design his adventures around it, or risk a TPK. Since your characters are still fighting fit after...

Then don't use it. Or change it in the same way you've already changed 3rd edition.

Well, considering that the minute description of the planes that was given in the Nine Hells fluff was vastly inspirational to me -- and I'm someone who's a fanatic for making stuff up -- shows that they've given some concrete proof of at a minimum inspirational background. Just the fact that...

I'm not trying to be obtuse here -- but if you can make up your own rules, campaign background, and adventures, what is there left for you to buy? I agree on the last two, but it's the rules that are the real pain in the neck to make. However, if you're able to make them up for free, then what...

I thought it was more along the lines of meaning he's a 'one-man army,' but I guess the fat interpretation is possible, too ....

Part of the reason I've been excited about 4th edition is that it appears to be ideal for a more freeform/sandbox style of play. To illustrate my points, using the new icons as bullets :D -- :1: No more 5 minute workday. The heroes don't expend 1/4 of their resources per level-appropriate...

I agree on both counts. :D The monster looks magnificent, and the 4e icons would reduce the 'text bloat' and clear things up a bit. With that many words and numbers jumbled together, symbols would really help to clarify!

That's a pretty broad generalization, considering that I don't think we even have the remotest idea of what all the stats can potentially do for all classes. Although perhaps I missed something. That's quite likely -- I miss a lot. ;)

Agreed!

Interesting how you guys have managed to sow the seeds of serious doubt about 4th edition in my mind over the weeks. From being a gung-ho supporter, I'm gradually turning into someone who's "meh" about the whole thing. I still like the basic concepts -- for example, all character classes having...

Ah, if only I had time .... :(

Bravo! Bravo! And bravo again!!!! :D I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that the third parties and small press publishers aren't going to be cut off from 4th edition/d20 branding. :cool:

I agree with you, Carthain. The wizard certainly appears to have illusions to me .... and even if there's no illusion descriptor, my brain simply isn't going to accept that something that makes a fake image of you -- that is, an illusion, by every definition of the word and concept -- is not an...

It would seem odd to have two races of lizards .... I mean, how many scales do you need? ;) But I guess the oddity is going to exist ....

What can I say except :D ?

Oh, yes, and I agree with this, too. "Adventurer" has nothing Peter-Panish about it to me, not after reading many books where Hernan Cortes and his lads are described as "Spanish adventurers." :D That's about as far from Peter Pan as you can get .... ;)

I've always just called them "heroes." It seems to work. Also, I've got to note in passing that both I and my players have always loathed the concept of their being a special military detachment. I guess we sort of agree with Hugo's statement in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" -- "Better the head...

I really like that. Bravo, and fine work! :D

I've been thinking about this and I guess I'd like to add 2 points to what I've already said, one of which is an alteration of my former stance .... ....1. I still don't think that the GSL stuff is a fiasco or is going to harm WotC much, or at all. ....2. That said, I've changed my mind and...