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I pretty much agree with most people it seems. The system DOES need to exist, it needs to be well written and integrated with the Core, but it needs to be a Modular Choice. In my experience, most gamers follow a similar progression: * Start out as newb adventurers for whatever motivation...

I have to agree with JohnSnow about the whole analogy of D&D wizards vs. literary one. The question is will D&D break the cycle of the uber-wizard "I win" end-game mechanics? We also have to hope that the new version of D&D will have a "Fantasy Style Dial" to deal with dichotomy that Andor...

Well, FC was written off of the base 3E d20 OGL, long before 4E. I guess you could do it either way. You could see massive damage as being dependent on how tough you are or as a set universal constant.

Correct. It is a poor business model the way DDI was setup. A subscription for new content (adventures or source material) is good model. You are paying for new material continuously. If you produce a tool, and want people to pay to use it, you should simply charge a flat fee for the use of...

Exactly. No "generic" Fighter should be as good at exploration as a Ranger. IMHO, classes should have a primary and even some a secondary role, something along the lines of what Fantasy Craft did. * Assassin: Talker / Combatant * Fighter (soldier): Combatant * Monk: Combatant * Paladin...

Exactly. IMHO, the vast majority of Pechs/Halflings are just NOT as strong as most medium sized creatures, so I have no problem with them getting a -2 to STR. However, that doesn't mean that they can't get to that 18 STR by other means eventually (attribute training, magic gear, etc.)...

Other. Ability bonuses and penalties should be on a case by case basis. I disagree with the "every race gets a +2 to 1 stat" or "every race gets +2 to 2 stats and a -2 to a 3rd" style mechanic. Attribute bonuses/penalties should BE a core racial feature, not an assumption. Additionally, just...

Paladins to me are Holy Warriors that fight for a cause or belief. Honestly, the best example I can come up with from modern literature isn't D&D focused at all but the Dresden Files - The Knights of the Cross. The Knights are endowed with the power of Faith. Their swords act as foci for their...

I would like to see a system like this in the optional combat modules. For an example… Fantasy Craft already uses a very workable system for this. VITALITY & WOUDS together make up a character’s ability to remain standing in a fight. Also note that the FC system uses armor as Defense & Damage...

True (though the Thyatis is very corner case and not many people know if or really used it in my experience). However, both systems have been modernized, re-written and improved upon in other systems over the years. All I am saying is that WotC Can include systems like this in a more modern...

Ditto Ok. Should have been more clear to state pre-3E older editions. I guess in my mind, having played for over 30 years, that I don't consider 11 years to be "old" vs 22 (2E AD&D) - 34 (1E AD&D) years. My bad. I seem to see people clinging to 22+ year old systems to be the small niche than...

I totally agree with Tallifer. Dungeons & Dragons (Like the early 80's 3rd version - Starters) * Basic Set (magenta box) * Expert Set (light blue box) Advanced Dungeons & Dragons * A full, heavy page count (300+) PHB with all of the options (Basic + all modular addons) * Plus the DMG & MM...

El Mahdi I never said what WotC is trying to isn't innovative. I was more directing my comment to the repetition of comments that are basically saying "I want X edition or its going to be garbage." This is why I say that simply looking backwards is not the solution. I also disagree that new...

IMHO, yes. I seem to be in a small minority here, but the old versions of D&D left me "wanting". Even though Fantasy is my #1 preference of any genre, I still strayed from the D&D path into many other games in search of what was "missing" from D&D or what I felt didn't work. A such I have...

As to the Paladin concern... the problem is that the Cleric is Already a Paladin by its core definition. If you truly want to separate the Cleric and Paladin then Clerics should be more Priests. By that I mean they should be primarily spellcasters, backers (4E leader role stuff), masters of...

^^ THIS! So this! Yes, the class should still be a martial 'warrior' class, but divorced of a specific weapon style. Any source you look at that could be construed as the classic ranger archetype includes various weapon use. What really should make them distinct is in their "wilderness"...

@ Yora and Minigiant These views are why I say a magical version should be included. Some people, yourselves included, basically see the Ranger's relationship with Druids pretty much the same as the Paladin is as to the Cleric and the Bards is as to the Wizard. That's fine, but my personal...

Actually, to me, Aragorn is a true ranger (either as a sub-fighter or a martial class of its own), but he multi-classed. In fact he is the commander of the Rangers of the North. He is a highly skilled tracker, hunter and survivalist as well as an accomplished Ranger (aka commando) warrior. He...

As stated early, I agree that all of the main PHB races of the past, 1E through 4E should be included, if not even have a few of the more popular non-PHB races added as well, such as a proper "big-guy" species whether it be a half-ogre, goliath (or better yet firbolg), etc. There are plenty of...

JMHO, but this goes back to having to define what one means when using the term "Ranger". The modern definitions are: * an official in charge of a forest, nature reserve, etc. aka 'forest ranger' or 'warden' (UK) * WWII soldier specialized in surprise raids and attacks in small groups (aka...