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Well, there you have it. Looks like I'm right.

I beg to differ, my dear Hobo.

Just wait till you see my version. I'm calling it 3.76E, because it's .01 better than Pathfinder. You'll be amazed.

Can't really argue with you, Mallus - you make some good points. I just feel the quintessential fun spot of D&D is when you have one guy standing up, looking over the map, his face screwed tight in thought, d20 in sweaty hand. He needs to make a decision that could make or break the fight. It...

I don't want to speak for el-remmen or anyone else, but I generally allow OOC type of quotes. In other words, we want to follow the rules, so if we forget a rule and someone remembers, they can certainly pipe up about it. So...here's an "OK" example and a "NOT OK" example: Example 1: Bob says...

That's exactly how we play it, el-remmen, and your sentiments as to its benefits are identical to my own.

So does that cause any issues? Is it a fun sponge? I guess what I'm getting at here is: If other groups largely let players speak out of turn, does that introduce problems into the game in terms of player/GM enjoyment? I envision a player, new to the game, who's wondering which spell to...

Right. We don't hold any 6 second standard, either. But do you allow your players to talk out of turn?

Hiya - In the games I run, and the games I play in, we don't allow players to speak aloud in-character unless it is their turn. This does not follow the RAW, which indicates that speaking in-character is a free action and thus can be done at any time. The reasons we don't allow it are...

Heh. See? Many of the problems and rancor associated with messageboards would never occur if folks (including yours truly) would just review the thread prior to arbitrarily posting stuff. Wis

I don't think you and I are too far apart on our views. I care the most about my group and the amount of enjoyment we get out of gaming. That's first and foremost. In my original post I was just bemoaning the fact that it seemed many groups/individuals were going different directions, and I...

Nope. I don't hate capitalism. Nor free markets. Nor am I anti-consumer. Hopefully that allays some of your fears. And I still think our splintering is...sad. Again - this is more emotional than logical. I'll give you that. Everything - well, most of what - you say seems intelligent and makes...

If I thought it'd help get rid of the bittnerness and negativity on these boards, you bet your bottom dollar I'd suggest we sing kumbaya.* And you'd be the first I'd invite. W.P. * I liked your little small font comment so much I have to copy it. Unfortunately, I'm not insisting anything -...

No, but it's a systemic problem within our society, our hobby, and the world at large. In my opinion. Love, W.P. the Hippie

Um. Yes there was. I know. Seems applicable to 3rd edition. Heck, didn't Monte Lord Cook state 3E was beaten down by the sheer deluge of new material? (I'm asking - I'm not saying he did. Please don't beat me down with your unused copies of Song & Silence or Sword & Fist.) I agree. Doesn't...

Of particular note: The glut of products killed 3E. I'm fearful we haven't learned from that. 4E already has supplemental products rolling down the pike shortly after the release. I would have preferred a year's moratorium on new material. But you gotta make products to sell products, and...

Hell, I'm confused myself. At the time, it seemed to make sense (to me), but I'm a voice in the wilderness on this issue. That means either I'm a mad genius, or I'm wrong. I'm sure my mom would suggest the former, but that's probably it. In retrospect, it was probably more of an emotional...

Ok. Change the "one" to "a dozen". There ya go. Doesn't seem to invalidate the comparison. But then I'm... A Glass Half-Empty Guy

Man, that is a cool idea. A great idea. May be a poll buried in there somewhere to find out what campaign setting match best with what rulesets. For example: Greyhawk - 1E (yes?) Darksun - Hmm...2E? FR - 3E? Eberron - 4E? Planescape - True20? Eh. I'm running out of gas. Anyway, again, that's...

No. Probably about equal.