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If I'm not mistaken, it was a mechanic that "made sense" to him, so he used it. I wish I could find the quote, but I do remember him posting something to the effect that players already track hit points as a resource, so he didn't want to have spell points tracked as a similar resource. He...

I think if RP rules were tailored for very specific purposes it could enhance the game. The rules for running dominions in BECMI are a good example of this.

I wouldn't sacrifice any D&D-isms. I'd look for D&D-isms to reinstate. After all, it's the D&D-isms that make the game D&D and not just another generic fantasy RPG. In my opinion, we've already lost too many D&D-isms and need to work on putting the good ones back in the game.

If you look hard enough for a pattern, you'll find one that fits your perceptions. For example, let's take movies, say the Batman series that started in 1989. Batman was good. Batman Returns was ok. Batman Forever was somewhat passable. Batman & Robin was terrible. ... then they waited a...

Another stab at a Star Wars theme (this time not evolution related) OD&D/Obi-Wan Han: "Where did you dig up that old fossil?" Luke: "OD&D is a great edition!" Holmes Basic/Luke (A New Hope) "You've taken your first step into a larger world." B/X D&D/Luke (The Empire Strikes Back) "OD&D...

I thought that picture was supposed to go with the Book of Erotic Fantasy.

First, please re-read my post. I'm not sure where it shows any interest in making accounts, forum linking, or any other method of how anything was done. It only expressed the suspicious nature of the exact same criticisms appearing under multiple low post count users. Secondly, regardless of...

There's another post that has a list of cokes for each edition, but I thought I'd add this one since it seemed appropriate: Hackmaster (BTW - just so this doesn't get misinterpreted, I'm playing on the fact that Hackmaster tends to have artwork that's an over-the-top bloody parody of classic...

It seems like the ones with the lowest post counts are the ones shouting the loudest about "edition warring". What's really odd is that several of these low post counts seem to stop posting only to have another low post count show up with the exact same criticisms. Things like "X class is...

No, 2e was the Special Edition. It's basically the same as the original with a few unnecessary changes. As for the Holiday Special - We haven't had an edition that bad. At least not yet. It would have to be a real atrocity of an edition to be the "Holiday Special" of D&D.

A different perspective on the "evolution" theme: Things don't necessarily get better with each iteration... Star Wars/Chewbacca (OD&D) The Empire Strikes Back/Yoda (AD&D) Return of the Jedi/Wickett (D&D 3e) The Phantom Menace/Jar-Jar (D&D 4e)

Easy there with the accusations. No need to cry "edition warring" or get insulted. I see you missed the point. Chess, 3D chess, and checkers are all good games. The first is a classic. The second adds lots of complexity. The third is played on the same board as the others, but many of the...

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I think that they intended to reach higher yet inadvertently send us backwards. Just my opinion, though. I can respect the opposing viewpoint. :)

... let alone the even loftier heights of Gygax and Arneson?

I'd like to see them make a great game. I really don't care if Wizards makes any money on it. The D&D game has survived bankruptcies, buyouts, ownership lawsuits, etc. for almost 40 years. Even if WotC/Hasbro loses money on 5e, D&D will continue on in some from, either with a new owner or...

I'd like to see a 5e that has one rule set with multiple layers of complexity, something like: Core: Keep the core as simple and streamlined as possible. 4 races - human, elf, dwarf, halfling; 4 classes - cleric, fighter, wizard, rogue; no grid & minis... it would look a lot like Basic Fantasy...

Ryan, Excellent insight! The advice you give in this column matches up pretty well to my own gaming experience. It's all about keeping it simple and keeping it all in balance. Too many rules and you'll frustrate some of the group members, too much plot and you'll put others to sleep, etc...

The publisher matters for a couple of reasons: First, the size and market power of the publisher will determine how much support the product will receive and whether store owners will stock it. Secondly, having an established publisher with a decent track record does guarantee some basic...