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Hate to say it but probably nowhere. I jumped on the 3.0 when it came out, got excited, then turned off as WoTC went into profit overdrive on expensive supplements, then tuned out when they basically asked that we all buy all new core books. Now will come 4.0, then my guess is 4.5 in a couple of...

Like so many others, it was B2 Keep on the Boderlands... followed by moving to the "Expert series" with X1 The Isle of Dread. I've thought about both, and I probably would go back to the Isle before I'd revisit the Borderlands. John Maddog Wright :cool:

Arkhandus is probably right to recommend True20 for multi-genre possibilities, although the Trolls are coming out with a Castle Keeper's Guide soon (I hope) for C&C that will be a rules varriant rather than core book, and it's supposed to offer genre variations on the base fantasy of the game...

This is easy - you want Castles & Crusades published by Troll Lord Games. It takes the basics of d20 and applies them to 1st edition AD&D, giving the best of both. All you need is the Players Handbook and Monsters & Treasure, both 128 pages and very reasonably priced (I got each from Amazon for...

Any topic that initiates discussion of how much crunch and detail people prefer. "Old school" vs. modern D&D When anyone starts asserting what is "best" or what is "good." John Maddog Wright :cool: "In the immortal words of Socrates... I drank what!?"

Hey everybody - One of the hardest things for me was moving from Louisiana to NE Wisconsin to join the faculty of a school here. I had to give up running games for what was one of the best gaming groups I ever had, and I haven't found a new game really since I've been here. I live in...

Cheers Gary! On the sci-fi side were you into reading Heinlein or Asimov? John Maddog Wright :)

As a recent convertee to Castles & Crusades I'm also glad to see this material - just got the order confirmation from Amazon on Yggsburgh this morning. As I understand from posts on Gary G.'s thread, both he and Rob Kuntz are working on the differing parts of the castle modules, and naturally it...

Thanks to all so far - Actually money is not a focus for me - I have a good career and this is a hobby for me, so in expanding my originial request I'd ask (going the route of offering online for free as you did dougmander) - what suggestions you guys might have as to what makes a good campaign...

My thanks to any and all who posted ideas, generated good thoughts, and asked very useful questions on a previous post I made concerning the campaign/world setting I have been working on. This post is to ask those of you who are connected to publishers, writers who work with publishers, etc...

For a short setting - do a D&D "Lost" - A ship carrying passengers (including the characters) has wrecked on an unknown island, where strange arcane temples are found, a strange community of Elves can seemingly produce goods and weapons (but at what price?), a mysterious creature hunts the...

It's not going to be humans ARE evil, rather that whether evil or good humans are unique in that they are the rare combination of capabilities and will to impose - lowly Orcs may have the will and desire to control others, but lack the ingenuity and creativity of humans to grow in strength...

There's always "Mak's Griffon Flights for Hire" - quick air travel on the backs of strong creatures is only a reservation away! (Post is meant in the humorous vain - please take no sarcasm in this reply) JMW :lol:

Thank you for your reply Quickleaf! In answer to your question, I should 1st say that I am transitioning between gaming groups. I lived in Louisiana for 6 years while working on a doctorate and had an excellent group there. Many of the ideas I'm incorporating reflect some of what my players...

Christian - appreciate the pov, and as I've said I think it's hard to please everyone. There are many who are wanting new and different fantasy archetypes, then they're are others who are nostalgiac and want to go back to them - I'm in the latter. Can't really say I'm tired of Elves, though...

Whisper - thanks for the comments, they are very helpful. Must think somewhat alike because I am, as I pause to respond, in the middle of my section on "organizations" in the world, and I am highlighting that whether gamers use the ones I am providing or develop their own there should always...

Much thanks Shaman - it looks like we were on the same page after all. As example I have one group of human islanders who "worship" a "God" that's actually a cloud giant who pops by once a year to collect tribute. John Maddog Wright :)

Not to mention that the LA Essentials box set currently available comes with the Essential Bestiary of nifty critters both familiar and unique. John Maddog Wright :)

Shaman - sounds like I'm on same page with you except for the place of religion, but that's cool by me.... I think one way of underpowering and extending the challenge of adventuring is by lessening the influence of the gods.... especially if it makes it harder to simply heal or even resurrect -...

Wraith - Sometimes minds think alike - I just spent most of last week working on defining routes of commerce, collecting of certain resources to one nation or region and denying them to others, and tying in how organizations (thieves' guilds, various Knights that are contracted to provide...