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The XP/CR rules as written create too much overhead, so I threw them out. But, I didn't want the completely arbitrary, "Okay, I think it is time you level up." So I wrote a quick and easy option based on three states: below-average, average, and above-average challenges. It is posted here...

Not D&D, but pretty close. The original d20 Star Wars game had a boxed set and it was great. Each class has two versions with a large picture and easy to read stats. The rules are simplified and the adventure takes place during the events of Episode I. It was called The Invasion of Theed. I'm...

I think it is a noble goal, so I'll throw in my 2 cents. I recently played my first session of Dog in the Vineyard and while I'd love to gush about the game, I found it was great for helping develop role playing. Each time the players or GM performs a see or a raise with their dice, they must...

It is amazing what railroading you can get away with at the beginning of an adventure when you follow it with those three magic words: roll for initiative. Here's another try: The howling winds and fierce winter storm have forced you to take shelter in the hamlet's inn. After being in the...

I'm with Plane Sailing on this one. It is probably best to make this a non-combat skill. Let's face it, exhibition shooting is quite different from combat shooting. If you really want to have some effect on combat shooting allow a +1 on attack rolls for every 5 ranks in Perform(Exhibition...

In your realistic example, you are firing two or three rounds in a burst. Proper training and experience can lead to making all those rounds count. But, according to the preview, you are consuming 10 rounds. By firing ten rounds in an automatic mode, it seems to follow more of the "spray and...

Doh!

From what we've heard, I think this is very doable in D&D. After SWSE is released making the transition will be a little more clear cut. Since Skill Focus and Skill Training are the only way to add or improve skills and are available at even levels in the class bonus feat list, each D&D class...

Wow, I'm seriously thinking a pre-order is in store for this game and I hate pre-ordering! I like everything I've seen. The new shield rules sound great and I really like the way combat has been streamlined. I'm only disappointed that they didn't mention dual wielding rules. It sounds like they...

It isn't so much that there is a lot of material being produced, but the fact that adding in all the new material results in a huge mess of rules that are difficult to navigate. Consumers then have to determine what needs to be added and what subtracted, instead of being able to "trust the...

I'd recommend Alternity also. While out of print, tracking down most books on eBay isn't too hard. Most of my Alternity library came from eBay. It has a unified mechanic, like d20, so it is easy to pick-up, learn, and run. It also seems to fall nicely into a rules-medium slot, with enough rules...

I've been thinking about this idea and have a couple of concerns and ideas. 1. How do you handle levels? If Jim consistently shows up and Mary only makes it every now and then, is it okay for Mary to lag behind Jim? If leveling happens based on attendance, I could see it much more difficult to...

The ending doesn't have to have everything wrapped up in a nice bow with all the plot lines closed. Some of the best endings leave a bunch of questions, leaving the players wanting more. I've run episodic campaigns before and found I like running them much more than normal free-form sprawling...

Most everything I've seen, as long as it was given a D&D twist to fit a heroic fantasy feeling versus a Star Wars-y feeling. The skill system - The consolidated list is needed and progression do to level is great too. Talent trees - I could see these as a way to remove prestige classes while...

It also depends on how "invested" people are in 3.5E. Personally, I don't own many 3.5E books beyond the core rules. So if 4E is a nice improvement, I'll go that direction. My 3.5 book will just end up on eBay when I'm done with 3.5 gaming. I contrast this with the new Star Wars Saga Edition...

This is where an episodic campaigns works well. Each session is its own episode with a beginning, middle, and end. That way people can come and go between sessions. Episodes can even have a story that links them together. My gaming group is looking at doing something similar for the summer when...

Actually this is incorrect. This comes from Dante's Divine Comedy. The actual virtues as held by the Roman Catholic Church are: prudence (wisdom), justice, fortitude, temperance, faith, hope, and charity (love). See here for more info: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect1chpt1art7.htm...

What time period will you be playing in? While Star Wars has black and white good guys and bad guys (literally!), it helps to make sure everyone knows who are allies and who are enemies. If your players only Star Wars reference is the movies, try to remember what happened in the movies. There...

On the Decline My WotC spending is on the decline. I have enough D&D material to be happy and if I need more I can usually borrow a book from a friend to get whatever I need. There really isn't anything out there than interests me enough to pay for it. I used to buy a bunch of the d20 Star...

Alternity reimagined: The system itself it pretty solid. I'd focus on expanding the rules to include play not only in modern to far future settings, but also in past settings. Also, I'd take another pass at tech trying to smooth it out with modern day tech and predictions for the future. I'd...