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Hasbro's deep financial pockets. Some very clever marketing (not the least of it was the extensive playtesting and calling it "Next"). A product that largely lives up to all the hype. Social media. Building on the history/nostalgia. Easy access into the game, especially for beginners. In short...

Hello, I am trying to come up with a combat variant where Combat Rounds (CR) would be broken down into segments: say each CR would be made up of 3 or 4 segments. Much would stay the same, the main difference would be movement and actions would be segmented rather than each player does...

It seems a nice balance to allow both and let the players decide which way they want to go. ASI or feat, your choice. Though I think it important for the GM to take a close look at each feat and decide which ones to allow or not. Based upon the recent replies, the issue is centered on the GM...

EzekielRaiden, I don't take this in a confrontational way. In fact, you bring up some interesting points. Spells can seem even more "bloated" than feats. And to be clear, as my original post might imply otherwise, I allow most feats. In some respects, the additional feats and spells people write...

I just reread this post and find it quite enjoyable and so very well stated. And so, decided to quote from it. I might add, game mechanics are important, but not necessary for all that your character can do or become. For my style of RPG'ing, the narrative is most important. Without the...

I have some concern over feats, and the potential bloat that they can create in a game system that was designed, at least to a degree, to minimize bloat. But I also know how much players tend to like feats. So I try to find a balance with allowing them (some of them) without letting "Feat Creep"...

I won't apologize as I have already done so, but I have edited out that line in the original post, as I see how inflammatory it can be.

I agree with your disagreement. My focus is primarily on the various D&D versions and Pathfinder. I don't have adequate familiarity with half, or more, of the existing RPG systems out there.

Thank you Paul, very well put, and a goodly amount of info. and explanations which has helped me to find a more playable middle ground.

Sir, you have proven my point that the issues I presented can be discussed, as you have done so. And I thank you for breaking it down and discussing your take on it. What I do't get is why so much hostility. I didn't point my finger at you, nor at anyone. If it upset you as much as your post...

Well put, especially the last paragraph. I suppose I am still working out the balance that will keep me engaged and provide gaming sessions that fit your last paragraph.

I agree. My choice of style could have been better. In spite of how I described it, I would like to find a middle ground where role and roll can work well together. And GM's and players on this site who have already given their input are helping to do just that.

It is true that implication is a tool or qualification of polemic. But I was not trying to be nasty towards anyone. If it came across that way, my apologies to any who took it so.

I'm not sure I understand how you don't see any issues to discuss. The very points I made can be discussed. I would like to get your feedback, as I want to have a better understanding of what would make for a good balance between roll and role.

Good points. I think a better expression I could have used would have been "I'm out to get you" rather than adversarial. As adversity, as you show, is built into the game. And success is a better term than winning, it feels a little more open-ended. Your last paragraph brings up many interesting...

Thanks for the more nuanced clarification of "win." And it is difficult to imagine a complete separation between player and character. I appreciate the input.

If silence is your best tactic, you are welcome to edit all you want. But it might be more useful to discuss the whys and wherefores. While I may have presented this in a polemical style, the issues presented are legitimate, reasonable, and quite possibly worth discussing, even if you don't...

This essay is applicable to any RPG. But as I happen to play D&D 5E, I am presenting it here. I post this with the desire to spark conversation on this topic, and as a result, a greater understanding of what it means to be a player in an RPG. D&D is NOT adversarial; It is not the GM against the...

Eubani, I would agree with you that Amazon et al has helped thru public awareness (marketing) and accessibility. I understand someone living where they don't have ready access using other means provided by the "big boys." I would also agree with affordability if the person can't afford to pay...