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I just want to re-state my previous (if unclear) argument hat D&D sells well more because of brand-recognition than because of any "sacred cows" like classes and levels, IMHTGO. People would probably play D&D more than any other given RPG no matter what, "market research" be damned. Regarding...

If we are willing to "bend the rules" for argument's sake enough to let the monk spring attack, run off and hide, wait ten minutes, rinse, repeat, (without giving the giant any chance to watch him to see where he's hiding in this "open area" they're supposedly fighting in), then we can "bend the...

You know, I hate to say it, but every comment I've seen so far that claims "monks are weak" is backed up by a lot of rules-related data (i.e., something demonstrably and measurably true); Almost all (if not 100%) of those saying, "No, no, the monk is actually a very powerful class" don't seem to...

You gotta be kidding me... :rolleyes:

I'll concede you have a point (and a good one); but I think brand recognition is a HUGE factor for most would-be gamers. 99.99% of the general "gaming age" populace will not recognize the names White Wolf, Vampire, or even Gurps. But I think it's safe to say that probably, fully 70% or more of...

Perhaps, but I'm not as excited about feats as the 3e designers apparently seemed to be. For example, let's say I want to make a character with a certain set of spells that he can cast. How does a feat system accomplish this? Also, is BAB progression able to be bought with feats? That's why...

Well, I recall from 2e (which was originally from 1e, I believe), the D&D broadsword was a medium weapon, speed factor = 5, damage was 2d4 vs. medium/1d6+1 vs. large. So, for a 3e representation, I guess I would just go with a 2d4 medium weapon with possibly 2x/19-20 crit. The 2d4 makes it...

I think, after reading most of this thread, my thoughts on it are changing. While I don't have a problem with hit points, AC, or combat in general, I would like to see the magic system re-worked to make more sense AND be more "realistic" (oxymoron noted). Instead of classes and "levels," I'd...

Not to hijack this thread, but what are the D&D stats for a broadsword, if any? I've never seen any... Anyone have any for 3e?

Yes, they used, and called them longswords in the 16th century, and I'm guessing much, much sooner. Check out Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet, for one).

Funny, I have a friend who has that exact same sword. He got it in Spain. I've held it, swung it, stabbed it into their hardwood floor (they lived in a dump). I'd say it's definitely a longsword in 3e terms (if only because there is no broadsword). Unless it's radically different than the...

Well, yes, in many ways, I concede that you're right, from a roleplaying perspective. But looking through the DotF book, the only prestige class that was better rules-wise from my understanding was the templar (I think?)... which was utterly broken and no self-respecting DM would allow it...

To respond to this (as it has been said twice now), neither I nor anyone I've ever played with has made any character as twinked as that fighter I just made (with a 6 INT and 6 CHA). In fact, every character I've played in the last 2 years has been significantly UNDER-maximized. In defense of...

I'll tell you one thing: if you like to play clerics, there's almost no reason to take a PrC, ever.

I thought forgemasters were kewl. Kind of like the party 'tinkering engineer' or something. :)

I think the Vatican example is excellent in illustrating the point that most guards would not be clerics, but warriors. At what point in history did Catholic priests serve as guards and/or law enforcement officers? I would think Priests, Clerics, and even Adepts would be somewhat rare in most...

Excellent point. I agree completely. But do you ever wonder why the skill Hide is modified by dexterity? I don't understand that at all.

Thanks for the discussion everyone. Just for the record, I decided months ago not to bother with this, because as mentioned it's too much work for too little gain, especially in terms of disrupting the so-called 'balance' already in place. Admittedly (and obviously) it would hurt rogues the...

Well, as the group I game with almost always puts their best stat into DEX, I'm sure they would say no. Come to think of it, I did bring it up to a gamer I play with who plays a gnome rogue, and he really didn't show any enthusiasm for the idea. :) I certainly don't blame him either, because...

I'm sorry; I guess I meant to be saying that all along. Not that variability is bad, just that the rogue has more options when it comes to assigning stats, since DEX is his only really necessary one. Just because they are not 'dump stats' doesn't mean everyone is going to want to put a good...