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About halfway on that scale between 3.5/Pathfinder and 4e myself. I want enough flavor for ideas, but not a straight-jacket (Paladins and Alignment, looking at you). I also want the rules to be clear enough that even if there is something wrong, you can figure out how it works (4e was like this...

So, a Rules Cyclopedia reprint, because I don't believe that ever got Errata. Maybe it did, that was pre-internet time after all. Did they hide some in the back of later Poor Wizard's Almanacs?

My guess, much like the AD&D reprints, this is just a reprint of the v3.5 books with the errata that was out integrated into the text. Which, if they are not going to 'go back' and support that edition with new stuff, would kind of make it the 'definitive edition' for the v3.5 players that...

I used to know Elizabeth Shoemaker-Sampat a long time ago, but for some reason I can't remember (probably boils down to me being a jerk in a no coffee time) we don't talk anymore. Still, good for her.

Well Morrus, I had to hit a lot of checkboxes because it depends on the game. For D&D, I long ago got rid of XP in favor of the 'advance every 8-12 encounters/events' method. Leveling up is handled in between sessions, which usually cap an adventure end or at least a 'chapter.' I track the...

Sadly, I have all the books I wanted. Well, I could use MM2 maybe, and maybe the two FR books...

Well, there is this one-- Savage Worlds Character Generator Which is really complex, but almost unneeded for Savage Worlds. I prefer this one, which just checks the math for you really. Savage Worlds Character Creation Assistant Both are web based, so you can use it anywhere you have...

Very well put. That is one thing that has always bugged me about D&D, Storyteller, and Shadowrun, dump enough into the attributes, and skills are barely required. In the real world, when you don't know how to do something (in particular, physical skills) you don't know how to do something...

We are aware because we are all gamers here. We follow this stuff. People that are not gamers but have just heard of this game might not catch that Essentials is a year away from being obsolete at that website. If you follow the 'Learn to Play' link because you just took an interest, you might...

Fair enough, let me explain in more detail. WotC knows what happened when they changed from v3.0 to v3.5. There was a small uproar. People thought it was an attempt to get more money, rather than address game issues (it was probably a bit of both). A similar thing happened with the v3.5 to...

Am I the only one that thinks it might be in poor taste to still advertise Essentials as the what to buy if you're new to D&D when a new version is coming in a year?

... and the argument rolled right over my idea. If that's the way the play-test will roll, I should expect to see none of my feedback in the final product, just like Pathfinder.

Idea for magic spells vs at wills -- they have wand of ____________ that allows you to use a prepared spell as an at will. That way it still uses a spell slot but they can have options for an always on spell.

I voted different, because I like the idea of a second wind, but not the healing surges. I'd like to see Second Wind for everyone like in Star Wars Saga, but once a day. But get rid of the surges.

Well, with the 'using the ability scores for most everything' that we're hearing from the last seminar, it sure sounds like they took a lot of inspiration from Castles & Crusades which makes me wonder why I should buy D&DN when I already have C&C?

On 1 -- Indeed! Castles & Crusades uses a straight 3d6, roll six abilities, put them in the order you want method, and that makes characters on average THAT DIE. Don't get me wrong, I love the old school feel, but if I want a long term game, we either need to start at level 2 or 3, or use the...

I know, which makes me sad. As I said, I have three games that do most every genre I want really well, but I'd like there to always be a place for the 'current' D&D as that is the game that got me started. I want to like this new version, but at the same time I do not have the time for the usual...

Well, I had posted my issues and anger about a new edition so soon before. I have also listed my main desires and for a new Edition of D&D a while ago to my own tumblr, but I'll put the short list here (language edited for the site). So far, still here. It sounds like they are reducing the...

I have been buying both Dungeon Tiles and Map Packs at about the same rate. They are quality product for those of us who suck at drawing immersive battle maps. The flip mats are decent for the price, but I always preferred Tact-Tiles® myself. As they break down and lay flat easier than a Flip...

I was unable to get to this with a real keyboard earlier (Kindle good to view, not so much on the reply) so I'll make one big quote/comments post. Same here. Give us good rules for an option, but don't make them required. I like to pass on them except for large fights with lots of combatants...