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It's always an issue when people aren't sure what the OP is exactly about. Again, it's why I stress the importance of terminology.

I mean .... all of it is silly :ROFLMAO:

With TTRPGs: "Narrativist" refers to "telling a story" "Simulationist" refers to "simulating how physics works" "Gamist" refers to "playing a game using strategy to achieve victory conditions" I think these terms are agreeable?

The AD&D version was outstanding, but its descendants have been lackluster at best - mostly due to the fact that D&D can't simulate how assassination works with HP.

There won't be many psychic races because the class delivers a lot of capability by itself.

This approach only works with a strong Session 0 to make sure everyone is on the same page. Otherwise it can turn into #rpghorrorstory where several players are all trying to have a different RP experience. Not necessarily. You can't force players to enjoy a playstyle they do not like. Better...

I thought we were talking about ttrpgs and this spilled over into RL :rolleyes: Rather than go down the rabbit hole, I'll agree to disagree on assassins.

Wargaming isn't for everyone and yes, it can be very tedious. Not to the target :ROFLMAO: I'd check with the Brits on that :sneaky: I disagree. Sometimes. Depends on how well the information is controlled. Using locals is preferred by any foreign enemy: "It wasn't us - it was your guys!"...

For the record, I'd play in a game allowing this feat just so my Ranger could dual-wield longbows :p

I thought we were focused on Fantasy, at least primarily. But, I'd add that assassins have had more than their fair share of duty in the modern world. The past is littered with assassinations, especially Roman leaders. One of the first lessons I learned in the military was, if the enemy is...

I'd just run with a Goliath replacing 'Giant Ancestry' with a choice of one Wild Talent Feat.

Myself. I have over twenty years of GM experience and most books don't explain the primacy of a GM. Robin's Laws of Good Game Mastering: explains the variety of ttrpg playstyles and how a GM can design campaigns that focus on them. World Builder's Guidebook: explains how to easily create...

I love how everybody's trying to get the last word on what a railroad is :ROFLMAO:

In summation: If you're not sure, just shoot an arrow at it 🤪

For the record, most campaigns/modules published by TSR, WotC, Paizo and Goodman Games are all classic sandboxes. Especially when you consider that the dungeon itself is usually a sandbox. You're already turned around here: the OP describes "open sandbox" as "not planned in advance" and you say...

I ran Council of Thieves years ago and it's all about political intrigue: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/336398/pathfinder-adventure-path-25-the-bastards-of-erebus-council-of-thieves-1-of-6-pf1

5e already brought back the Ghostwise Halflings and Half-Giants (Goliaths). I'd like to see a Human variant (natural Psychic)

Terminology is everything: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/662/what-is-sandbox-play Here, "Lego " and "Open" sandboxes are fundamentally the same because with both the GM comes up with ideas and the players choose which idea to interact with. The key difference is "Lego" sandboxes...

PF's Occult Classes are just better, but the Psion looks like it would be fun to play regardless

We clearly disagree on the topic and that's fine. I wrote my opinion in a clear, non-derogatory manner. For your understanding, I'll post a link explaining what playtesting is: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/2019/11/25/playtesting-your-tabletop-rpg/?v=0b3b97fa6688 Also, a "TTRPG campaign"...