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    Most Useful Reference Sheet ever?

    I've been trying to put one together too. One page, front and back, at the most. I'm not thrilled with mine yet, but it's a work in progress. Attachment removed. Please see my post further down in the thread for an updated version.
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    Ashburn VA, 4E, Host and DM seeks group.

    I got a few emails out to folks who expressed interest previously over the past few weeks. Other responsibilities forced me to put finding a group on a back burner for a bit, but I'm actively looking again.
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    Aasimar are now . . . Devas.

    Not a change for the better as far as the name goes. I have always loved aasimar though, so I'm happy to be getting them. They'll continue to be known as aasimar in my campaign.
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    How do you plan out your adventures?

    Hard one to answer. I don't think I've ever run two identical campaigns. I've run one that was totally player driven, one that used published adventures pretty much as written for the missions the characters went on but with lots of side stories in between them to expand on character concepts...
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    D&D versus social anxiety disorder (updated 8/20/14)

    I think I have social anxiety disorder... or maybe aspergers. I was never officially diagnosed with anything due to my family's view of therapy/psychiatry. I won't go into it as religion is a no-no subject here, but I've found even as an adult I'm reluctant to see anyone about it. Nature of the...
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    11 Reasons Why I Prefer D&D 4E

    This is really a GNS argument and not a 4e vs. 3e concern, in my opinion. Here is my question for the simulationist. Why is it that the simulation allows for characters to grow more powerful or suffer the ultimate defeat of death, but the rest of your meticulously crafted simulation isn't...
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    11 Reasons Why I Prefer D&D 4E

    See.... I just don't think most of that is missing. Some of it feels better supported actually. Some of it is likely waiting for additional supplements. Travel? Skill challenges, evironment mechanics, and maybe the disease mechanic (starvation as a disease?). Followers will hopefully be in a...
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    What style of grid for battle map?

    For Shadowrun (3rd edition) we used 1" hex mats. Since moving to D&D 3e we've used 1" square mats. I'm currently using Alea Tools combat counters and have been thinking of getting a 1.5" square grid to give me some space between magnets. I haven't made the investment yet though, because... I'm...
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    Shuriken, not off-handed?

    See.. that makes sense, and I already basically knew that. I'm not sure why one and one didn't come out to two in my head. Thanks for the walk-through though.
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    Shuriken, not off-handed?

    I'm trying to make sense of this... You can effectively throw daggers, axes, and hammers with your off hand... but you can't throw shuriken? Am I missing something? I'm seriously considering saying the off-hand property only applies to melee. Realistically it's much harder to hit something at...
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    11 Reasons Why I Prefer D&D 4E

    I have to agree with the OP on all points. I've always had good ideas for characters that were fighters and rogues, but I've never played them because they felt boring to me after a few levels. I would add rule modularity to the list. It feels like some modules could easily be replaced with a...
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    Farewell to thee D&D

    I get it. I mean, I love 4e and I can't be one of the folks who commiserates with you regarding that whole deal, but I get that something you liked changed and your unhappy with the result. As someone who has advised those who condemn before they try to give it a shot; I would like to thank you...
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    The best class for solo games

    I ran a 2e game for two players where they both wanted to play thieves. I specifically designed the campaign around the characters, and they had a lot of fun for the few levels we ran it. I've got no evidence for 4e, but a paladin seems like a good choice given the potential to take damage...
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    D&D Online to gradually transfer from 3.5 to 4e

    Most MMO's have tons of abilities. I have something like 40 buttons filled up on my WoW toons, and on both my hunter and warlock I was using special abilities every 2 seconds on average. That isn't to say I wouldn't scoop up a non MMO, turn based, game. I'd be happy with a 4e game in lots of...
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    D&D Online to gradually transfer from 3.5 to 4e

    I'f I'm being honest, I haven't even looked at the game since the end of my free 30 days, and I didn't play much during that time because I was in the beta and was unhappy with the game at that point. My primary issue at that point was that it felt sort of two dimensional to me, but I understand...
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    D&D Online to gradually transfer from 3.5 to 4e

    So, the game has to be good? I absolutely agree. WoW is a good game. DDO is not. That merit makes or breaks it, because in the end you need more than just the people who already know and love you to pay for your game. I didn't mean to infer the game engine could stand as-is. But I do stand by my...
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    D&D Online to gradually transfer from 3.5 to 4e

    I think it's too early for a sequal, and the game doesn't have the fanbase to support the investment. Sad... so sad. Role playing might be a niche market, but its been proven now that fantasy can sell and the D&D brand has name recognition. That game should've been the surefire WoW-killer. The...
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    Pathfinder 1E Pathfinder BETA - Some Sizzle, Not Much Steak

    Ding, Ding, Ding! That's not the game they promised, but it sure sounds like the one I'd buy. I want to love Paizo. I love the look of their products. I love their production values. I love the little things about their art like racial diversity. There is some good art in 4e, but a lot of the...
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    If Paizo had gone 4E ...

    I never collected them prior. I unfortunately was taking a break from D&D around the time they started to really come into their own, so I missed out. I back in the game with 4e now, so still not playing a compatible game unfortunately. I've downloaded some of their freebies, and looked over...
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    Licensees not going to 4e because of poor sales?

    Agreed, you don't get to quote an article unless the article itself is provided. Even then the article is likely to be discredited if it doesn't detail what industry professional/insider provided the data...
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