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Add me to the list of those surprised/disappointed that 4E was so different from Saga. I really like Saga and though that was the direction they'd go in, especially with the Talent trees. I find that concept to be far superior to the current power structure of 4E's classes.

I have it and have read it and felt the same way. Underwhelmed. Didn't feel like a necessity. Although, in all fairness, Draconomicon was a bit underwhelming to me too, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with Draconomicon.

I hate it! :) Gotta have some good coupons!

I remember getting the 1st Ed AD&D player's handbook on sale for $10, and most of the other hard backs for $15-$20. I didn't think it was bad then. Not until the prices started going up to $20-$25. I remember the first $30 price I saw during the 2nd ed era and felt that was high, but not too...

I wouldn't mind if the variety lacked a bit. I've not been overwhelmed by Solamiths, Shardsoul Slayers, and "latest weird monster with no traction". But that's just me.

Here's a thought on partial randomization... Booster with four or five figures, where all but ONE are visible. The random figures become the rares, and there's only 1 blind figure per pack.

This guy might work, although he doesn't have a crown: Miniature-GIANT :: RACE - ALL Reaper Minis :: Monster :: Goblin :: Goblin Barbarian (OOP) Should be pretty easy to make a crown for him using some sculpey or "green stuff". Or, you could go with "Korg, Orc King" from Ironwind: Iron Wind...

I like the stand ups better, but you have to have a good base or they blow over too easy. I like my Fiery Dragon counters though, so I have to mount them on bases and turn them into stand ups! (Claudio has artwork too good not to use).

Ideally I would hope they revise their plan further and stop with randomization of any kind. Yes, I know that means prices would go up. Ultimately though, I could see them cancelling the line altogether and maybe going to paper counters. It would just mean more business for the metal...

I'm getting to the point were I have most of what I "think" I need, in terms of common monsters, and even the rarer monsters. I actually made a list of monsters I should have in order to run most campaigns. Even once I finish that list I'll keep an eye out for the occasional mini that catches my...

Yes, more rituals, and hey do need some help. Casting times definately need to be adjusted, as do prices. The economy of 4E with its treasure parcels really limits what PC's can do if you adhere to it. (but that's a topic for other threads) I was thinking that some kind of feat similar to the...

WoTC might say Mechanus is gone, but really, it could still be out there in the Astral sea...

Yeah, I thought about that, but honestly, if a player really wants to shoot acid balls and lightning bursts instead of being locked into a neverending cycle of fire or ice, I figure what the hey! And the fact that they could end up pigeon-holing themselves when it comes to resistances will be...

Oh, one other thing... for some spells, I would allow a wizard to alter the type of damage a spell does when they first choose a power, that way if they want to theme their character around a certain type of energy, say lightning, they suddenly have spells to choose from. So if a spell...

I've also considered allowing the Wizard to learn as many powers as they want...much like in previous editions, by finding spells in spellbooks and on scrolls. That way they can learn as many at-will, encounter, daily, and utility spells as they want, but can still only cast certain ones that...

My Schools of Thought: High magic (FR) V. Medium Magic (GH, 1e) V. Low magic (Conan) settings Home made settings V. Give me a base setting I’ll do the rest (1e Greyhawk) V. Give me a detailed setting and keep detailing it (2e FR). Settings growing alongside novels (FR novels being the prime...

Anything in the article about the Runespiral Demon or the Soul Rider Devil? I was wondering what the gist of those two fiends was?

Maybe just offer them a free multi-classing feat? That way the Eladrin Wizard can still pick up something else (and have a bit more variety in doing so)? Lots of interesting ideas. Makes me consider offering a "menu" of alternate powers for the races that gain racial encounter powers...

Maybe Tome of Magic, although I don't think I ever had any players that used that one. Arms and Equipment guide had some nice additional armors, weapons, and gear. Really though, the only essentials I think you'd need are the PH, the DM's Guide, and the hardbound Monstrous Compendium.

I suppose you could add the Black and the Gray to Athas as demi-planes, but there's no precedent for the Feywild or the Shadowfell. Not a world-ending problem, but it disrupts continuity. And the Black was certainly NOT the shadowfell in any sense, though the Gray almost was. For Krynn, the...