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And yet TSR/WotC keeps making new editions. And somehow I doubt they do it just to throw a few more game designers a job for three or so years. But hey, like I said, the value of long-term support is debatable. I certainly wouldn't complain if WotC were to announce "We've recently realized that...

I think you're right. Every time a new edition is announced -- even the relatively short WotC editions -- for every fan questioning "What's wrong with this edition? Wouldn't it be better if TSR/WotC committed to supporting one evergreen edition?", there's a fan saying "Thank Jeebus; the current...

Sorry, the reference lifted off while I was in the terminal. :erm: But thanks to IMDB, I approve of Shirley Edition. :D

Only if she's a 60+ year old german with knitted lime green leg warmers. ;) I get Ouroboros, which is very appropriate! But...Daisy? :-S

Just wanted the 1000th post! (Can't believe this thread has gone on for 100 pages. Some folks like alignment, some don't. If you don't understand why by now, you're not gonna!)

Same here. 'Cause why complicate things with special-snowflake titles? 5e feels more like a Maude to me. Or maybe an Agnes, depending on its astrological sign.

The phrase would probably interest me, if only to find out what exactly it means. Given how the two rpgs I have the most experience with are D&D 3.x and 4e, I'm guessing that 'crunch renaissance' would be a positive -- or at the very least, a non-negative.

Pretty much the same for me. Extended rules discussions and/or side conversations are big distractions and take me out of character, but brief distractions aren't an issue.

As an addendum, there are a group of D&Ders (and would-be D&Ders) who don't fall into into the 'D&D Classics' or the 'D&D Tactics' category, because they like some things from both. And sometimes they like things from other games that D&D has never had. (Or wish D&D didn't have something that...

My solution has been to 1) put several overly-hysterical posters on my ignore list, and to 2) ignore all the repetitive flamey threads. ...So yeah, I haven't been reading or posting on ENworld much lately. :/

That's tough because I don't really have this problem. When DMing it can be difficult to keep tabs on everything and really get into my monsters' heads at the same time. But when playing, it's not an issue. I mean I do think that my character is aware of each of his powers (even the martial...

Wow, it's amazing how different readers can draw such drastically different implications from the same text... That could be. If so, it could use a much better explanation! Whoa, never heard of this Jeff Grubb take. Having read the DL Chronicles, it does sound plausible though...

Lawful Evil 2e LE characters use laws and society which elevate themselves above others. They obey laws out of fear of punishment, and are stingy with giving out their word because they don't like being forced to honor unfavorable agreements. The 3e nickname for LE is the Dominator. LE...

Yup, that's pretty much how I imagine alignments shaking out IRL, and in fantasy humanity. :)

Yeah, the objective-subjective contradiction has been the biggest surprise to me. I'd love to be able to chat with the folks who wrote the 2e alignment chapter.

Lawful Neutral LN characters in 2e believe that the benefits of order, organization, and strong government outweigh any moral questions that arise from the actions of an organization or government. Fascism at its finest, baby! 3e's nickname for LN is the Judge. LN in 3e is about tradition...

Lawful Good 2e LG focuses on strong governments that work for greater good. Like all 3e alignment descriptions, LG has a nickname and a "This alignment is best because..." ending. LG's nickname is the Crusader, and in contrast to 2e LG, is focused on the adventuring aspect of LG -- fighting...

Before 4e was even a twinkle in WotC's eye, I wrote up an 'innate bonus' house rule that I applied to both PCs and NPCs. Essentially, it gave everyone the Big 6 bonuses. This had several benefits, one of which was that my NPCs didn't need to be decked out in magical bling to challenge the PCs.

Indeed! More than a bit of 2e's chaotic text screams "DEMOCRACY!"

Good, Neutrality, and Evil 2e associates Good with honesty and charity. 2e clarifies that nobody is perfect; good people make mistakes, but try to fix them. 2e further makes a point of clarifying that Good has no absolute values; different cultures have different interpretations of what is...