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I would rather they reboot the system, i.e. release a new edition, versus the incremental nonsense. Which means they should wait. Otherwise, it appears to me to be a quick method to generate revenue.

I have used FG before 5E even existed, and it is still clunky enough to have a learning curve. Maybe I am bias based on my programming skill and expectations. And I see no value in FG providing the manuals if print or PDF is available. But of course that is personal preference. I agree on your...

True. It is too close to fantasy for my tastes. Why not stop at deities and magic, and replace it with mysterious forces and psionics? Overall science fiction is a tricky subject so in general it pays to be vague in my opinion. Just having an association with Pathfinder universe should be...

Make some of the monsters player classes and return the favor. Otherwise, mix up the pacing and tactics. Don't be predictable.

The thing that makes me pause is magic and spell casting. I get re-fluffing stuff, so I am baffled why they did not go the psi route. There is such a thing as being too close to Pathfinder for your own good. Oh well, I will take a look, but have reservations.

I don't see the need to buy the game books as part of a VTT setup. I would rather have PDFs I can own. As to VTT in general, most require system mastery and patience to setup as a DM; assuming you have some basic programming skill and can also edit digital images proficiently. Therefore, the...

The sage advice indicates a spell that requires line of site may be maintained with concentration even if the line of site is lost once the spell is cast. Too keep things simple, I would not allow it to be moved unless you can still see the area. The analogy is trying to move an object while you...

As a general observation, the more granular you are with an experience systems the more likely players will fish for opportunities and/or go out on their own for solo missions. It will create road blocks and diversions in a campaign as players seek dead ends without any reward. I prefer to keep...

I see your point about book keeping and there is a preference for each DM or player on what is better. From my perspective, it would be easer to mark it on an initiative tracker. The added benefit is it does not involve rolling more dice.

It is definitely a wait and see, since I started with Greyhawk. I am not sure about magic and technology since Eberron hit that on the spot. The one thing I did like about Greyhawk was a simple setting in comparison to forgotten realms.

There is no universal answer. We all must ask why we play the game and what we enjoy. Some like the challenge going against the grain. Others want whatever they choose supported by the rules. With the latter you often see this viewpoint being generated from a novel, and then see a specific...

That is the rub. It is my experience with other open source projects that people in the know or demonstrate loyalty get first dibs. Whether that stops other talent from rising I do not know.

The degree the individual is engulfed in flames is a representation of how many hit points are lost. After that you can imagine however you want. I guess if you go the ongoing damage route then set it for so many rounds and then it is done. What I did not like about 4E ongoing damage was saving...

You are playing the game wrong! Just kidding.

It depends on the creature. For example an alien life form like an ooze may be harder to detect. But the weapon has a lot of do with it as well. That is why just flat damage resistance to all weapons is a harder sell or to believe.

The baggage I wish 5e did carry over is an equivalent of customized powers for all classes. In 5E terms it would be maneuvers for martial classes to match spells for casters. That would create a ton of customize choices without much effort, versus cranking out class/subclasses to fill in missing...

In regards to rules, I believe it was due to a compromise amongst all editions rules Without some of the DMs championing the cause the grass roots effort would not hold. After that enough new DMs stick with it to start the next generation of gamers. The question is how long before they become...

Decide on what ammunition and/or projectiles you will allow and adapt the armor. A simple approach is to have single shot (one projectile), burst shot (multiple), or explosive shot (no ammunition but channeled combustion or related chemical reactions). You can even have reactive shot where the...

I agree. It would be easier not to play it if you don't like it. Probably just a new player base enjoying the game. Plenty of other things to try once you get bored with it.

Of course not.