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The monsters provided give some guide. The XP progression was relatively simple to work out. Same with the formula for HP based on role and level. I dont know how size plays into it yet, though. You'd think a Tiny Level 6 Soldier would have fewer hp than a Large Level 6 Soldier, and not just...

Yeah, we are no where near the math stage, for the crits.

Come on, how much MORE FUN is that monster now than it ever has been? Lots...

This is the sort of thing we are working on. Note that it has our comments and notes for later revision when we get the rules. Even this old Fiend Folio creature is now way more fun then it has ever been in any prior edition. Bonesnapper Level 4 Brute (really a brute?) Medium...

Gone are those cheesy voices in my head from 3E that limit everything to replicating spell effects. In 3E the concept was there couldnt be a power that PCs couldnt have access to--its not fair! they cried. That is a bunch of BS in my view. I am so glad to see a rule set go away from that.

Sure, I dont have all the rules, but seeing these 4E monsters is getting me excited! Scott Greene and I have been going crazy making monsters. 4E is SO much easier and so much more liberating from the standpoint of monster design. The exception based design is awesome. The monsters, in my view...

I am a grognard (heck, I am looking at the white box sitting on my shelf as I type this), and I am so geeked for 4E I cant stand it!!!! I've compiled all the mosnter stats. I've got my web-compiled conditions list. I am calling friends to run some 4E demos! I'm even starting to do some...

One other problem--the longer they delay the GSL and the longer they delay this process, the less value there is to that "window" of publication for 08, since the longer this takes the less chance anyone could actually put out product in 08. Which, as a result, means the less incentive for...

Tell it, brother. Yikes is right. :)

By the way, just for clarification, I dont have any problem with Chris using ToH 4E as an example. It is a GREAT example. As he says, if the new GSL restricts prior OGC use then Tome 4E is going to have some problems. I think it is a great topic for discussion and I think he is right on. Chris...

I sure can't wait to see the GSL. :) I have a funny feeling I'll find a way to make the things work that I want to work. But, like many of you, I am speculating right now too. I dont think the "changes" that they are putting in the GSL are geared towards me and my plans at all. They know Necro...

Everyone is in the same boat. We have signed NDAs. We are waiting for WotC to get us the OGL for our review before we decide to pay or not pay. No one has paid (since WotC isnt at the stage of accepting payment yet). No one is getting sneak peeks. Yes, I have green lit a 4E product (several in...

I'll worry about the legal stuff, guys. Dont worry. It will either work or it wont. If it works, you all win. If it doesnt, then its my problem. :) I am really thrilled to hear some people who were wondering about what they would do with 4E are now thinking of getting involved or seeing our...

You've hit on a good point--you dont have to dislike what WotC is doing to find these products appealing. The APG and Tome 4E will provide you alternatives once the official stuff comes out.

I was in the publishers meeting with the WotC crew when some of the content restrictions were discussed. While nothing was said specifically, my strong suspicion is that you will see stuff in the OGL's content restriction that would essentially prohibit anything like the BOEF from happening...

I dont want this great thread to descend into a legal argument. Who knows what will happen. I would never try to upset WotC on purpose and if I ever did anything to upset them I would absolutely 100% make it right. I have always been a good partner with them and, as a result, I have been trusted...

I like some of the stuff they are doing, too. And I trust the people there to do some good new stuff. But I know there are some changes (succubii) and omissions (classes and races and frost giants) and other things and I just want to fill the gaps and provide some alternate ways to do things so...

They understand. They know the value of the 3E publishers. I've had long conversations with Scott Rouse about this exact point. I think Wizards is an awesome company and the people there are cool. But on the internet, the big guy always gets a bit of a Microsoft label (and, right or wrong...

CG, thanks for that. You know, one of the joys of running Necro is that it isnt my main job. It is a side business for me. As a result, I dont have to always chase the money. I have the luxury of being true to what Bill and I decided was our company vision--we wanted to make the stuff that we...

Yeah, you will get that from us. And lets not forget demonic succubii.