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I would follow the pattern of the other paragon paths and only make it available to one class - ranger seems most appropriate, or maybe fighter. Characters of other classes can take a Class Training feat if they want to pick up this path. I like these a lot. I think this feature could afford...

Good question! I'm still worried about Intelligence being useless. I'm still worried the GSL will be too limited and restrictive so innovation is stunted. And now I'm worried that the paragon paths will be class-only and thus players will miss out on paths that would be perfect were it not...

From the Paragon Paths excerpt, my guesses are something along the lines of: Wizard Arcane Implement Mastery > Wands. > Rods. > Staves. Ranger Fighting Style > Two Blade > [Archery] Warlock Pact > Star > Fey > Infernal

'That's not a bug, that's a feature!' to use a phrase I hear so often. It doesn't matter how many free-riders there are as long as enough fans chip in enough money. The ransom model gives lots of people a chance to donate a small amount as well as a few people a chance to donate a large amount...

Out of curiosity, what do you do for academia? (If you don't mind me asking).

Unless you and I are reading a different blog, Monte said: (emphasis mine) This is pretty different to the method you suggested, and is much closer to the Arcana Evolved' 'laden spell' form of metamagic. I don't know if this would change Nifft's assessment (it's still nova-ing, after all)...

I would call that the Patronage Model, I don't think it's true to the method or spirit of Ransom. But they do follow quite similar patterns.

I am always interested in RPG ransoms - it's a model I think is particularly viable for 3.5, but could work for any system. As for 'how to ransom', I think (based on observing Greg Stolze) it's pretty simple: Write product. Announce product. Collect donations - either directly into your PayPal...

For marking, Blu Tac (and other colours) sound like a good idea. For save ends and other conditions, I expect my players to have cards saying stuff like: "Ongoing 5 fire (save ends)" which they'll pass to me when one of my NPCs is affected by that power - and I'll do the same for them.

It's also probably worth mentioning that Martial Power is not slated to contain any new classes, which is interesting since a lot of people were expecting it to.

For the record, I prefer tintagel's model. I know as a player the information I need most is what action the power will use.

I think you're onto something here - short pdfs detailing a single point of light (plus a couple of monsters, NPCs, adventure ideas) will, I suspect, sell much better than a single 200-page campaign setting. Just speaking as a consumer here.

The thing you have to look forward to should be spending time with your fiancee :P

When the three PH 1 power sources were annouced, I anticipated they would have a significant effect on characters - maybe that all martial classes would draw from a single pool of powers. However, as it has turned out, it seems power sources are purely cosmetic. Warlocks have completely...

They were updated in a Dragon Magazine. Were they also in the Player's Guide to Faerun? Saurials never particularly impressed me. Given the dragonborn have a very similar backstory (dragonborn and saurials both magically appeared in the Realms one day), I have a feeling dragonborn will replace...

It makes me gibber! Isn't that enough?

Each time you choose a new power, you should have a choice between around 4 powers. I say this because there are 21 places you acquire new class powers, and we know the druid has roughly 80 powers (at least in its first draft).

This reads a little like a promotion instead of a review. What were some of your favourite parts of the book and how do you anticipate using it in your home games?

http://www.icirclegames.com/external_images/d20.jpg There, follow that link. Or reply to the thread if that floats your boat.

I suspected as much when someone revealled Golden Wyvern had been removed from the PH. A bit later on someone discussed a feat that granted +1 damage on cold and acid spells - and again no mention of Emerald Frost. I'd say it's likely it's canned.