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Emphasis mine. When I read the phrase, "Sehanine, the moon god," or whatever it was, I did a double take. As a student of comparative religions (not to mention world literature, mythology, and depth psychology), I am used to reading 'gods' (a group of male and female deities), god or God...

So, I was just reading through the elf racial entry in the new Ampersand column, and I noticed that female deities are repeatedly referred to as 'gods.' "The god Sehanine," for example. Now, I realize that in one sense the word 'god' can refer to a deity of any gender, but, for clarity's sake...

Sorry--no help with RPG sourcebooks. But if you ever get a chance to visit the British Museum (in London), they have a great exhibit on Roman Britain. Also, if you do a search for "Roman Britain" on Amazon (or similar book-finding site), there are some nice-looking sources available.

I voted 'alright.' For me, they're entertaining, but not nearly as entertaining as they attempt to be. I do like Shelly's writing enough that I bought her book for my girlfriend, who also happens to be a "girly girl" who likes designer handbags, and who no one would expect to play D&D. She is...

There's a guy in my neighbor's D&D group who has a d4 tattooed on his leg. I thought that was pretty effing hardcore. Speaking as someone who has extensive color tattoo work, I hope you don't mind me saying this: stick with black and white! Color work, especially on something like a full...

Hey, just thought I'd chime in since I DMed this campaign in the 2E days. Overall, the plot was really cool (I thought) but my players did indeed have a rough go of it. They got stuck somewhere around the kuo-toa city (couldn't figure out how to destroy it/get past it/whatever) and pretty much...

My hopes are similar to the OP's. 1. I want 4E to be easier and more fun to DM. That includes less prep time. 2. I want 4E to be easier to teach to new gamers. If Wizards can deliver in these two areas, not only will they have made me really happy, but they will have ensured a future for...

As noted in the other thread, I vote for Golden Wyvern Spellshaper (or Spellshaper in the SRD). AND a note in the DMG explaining how to create your own wizard traditions.

4 new players within the last year. Since I started 13 years ago? A total of 15 that I can remember. I don't go to cons, so these are all friends that I invited to join my campaign and who stuck with it for a significant length of time (or are still playing). That number would be higher if...

Please, Wizards, listen to Cam Banks! This would be a really, really smart move. Instead of calling it Golden Wyvern Adept, call it something like Golden Wyvern Spellshaper. This would make it easier for new players to understand and easier for experienced DMs who didn't want the Golden...

Curses upon thy name, Mearls, for thou hast caused me to feel an ever-so-slight yet painful twinge of optimism. Curse thee I say! EDIT: And yet, although Mike has reassured me somewhat with his DMG quotes and discussion of the quest system (as well as overall design goals), he completely...

North Coast Role Playing (NCRP) 1846 Broadway Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 444-2288 NCRP is the only FLGS (afaik) in Humboldt County. They have a huge selection of RPGs, miniatures stuff (including Games Workshop), TCGs, board games, and comics. The guys who run the shop are very knowledgeable and...

I must have about a dozen half-finished campaign settings. Some of the early 2E ones (from elementary school and junior high) have been trashed, a couple might be in a binder somewhere in my mom's garage. The best of my 3E settings used to have its own webpage, but alas, the host closed shop a...

I'm definitely leaning in the 'no' direction. Maybe we should have two more threads: "cautiously optimistic" and "cautiously pessimistic." Over the last few weeks I've gone from the former to the latter camp. I'm still following all the news, partly because I'm interested in game design but...

I'm hoping to get some classic 1E books from friends and family this year. I've been getting more and more interested in the older editions of D&D lately. My partner has been playing D&D for two years now and I'm finally going to get her her own set of dice--probably the rose quartz ones from...

Up until recently I was cautiously optimistic about 4E, planning in all likelihood to make the switch. After reading the last few articles (paladin smites, the wizard info from R&C) I'm a little bit disappointed and thinking I might not switch after all. In fact, after reading that wizard...

another one for the porn star talent tree: Burning Monkey Adept! This is bloody brilliant. Kudos.

Sigged. But in all seriousness, I think the OP is making a valid point. Underneath the designers' enthusiasm (genuine, no doubt) I do detect the slightest whiff of a fear that may just be a trace of something like desperation. Let's hope 4E puts out good.

Please keep us updated on how this goes. It sounds awesome.

Wow, this is awesome... thanks to everyone who's replied so far! Maybe sometime tomorrow I can go through and note down some of the major trends.