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I know more than 50% of the nominated RPGs, at least. But I think it's true, that it's usually the most popular (i.e. best-selling) RPGs that win. Still, getting a nomination is already a great achievement and indicative of a really good product, so hopefully it helps the less-well known games.

I agree. For more inspirations check out the 'Earthdawn' RPG. In that setting, the world is overrun by demonic hordes ('horrors') for about a hundred years in every age (a period of about 2000 years) when the fluctuating magic level is high. The dwarves, being the dominant race, mostly built...

It's also a better system for the mathematically challenged. Although, a dice pool system would probably be best.

I'd especially recommend the 2nd Draconomicon because it provides some excellent insight into making the various good-aligned dragons into great villains. If you don't care much about dragons, my two other favorite books from the 4e era were 'The Plane Above: Secrets of the Astral Sea' and 'The...

I don't mind the space hippos; very likely because of the Wizardry computer game, given that I never cared for Spelljammer. That image always reminded me of the killer clown in the Spawn movie... But it's really all great art! I particularly like the new and enhanced Rutterkin. It almost looks...

The Elite missions were really fun. The one I recall best was having to get rid of a freight of tribbles (of Star Trek fame) before they overwhelmed the ship. And then the one where you got ambushed by Thargoids during your hyperspace jumps with increasing frequency; that was really tough. I...

Yep. And it's quite helpful to take note of who that participant is. More often than not, you'll soon realize it's always the same guys. After putting about two dozen posters on my ignore list ENWorld became much more enjoyable for me!

Yuck! That must be the preview I like the least, so far. I'm slowly getting the impression they're trying to turn Pathfinder into GURPS. And please, let go of stupid alignment restrictions! Someone's apparently stuck in the seventies.

Hmm, I have to admit, all of this sounds rather cool!

Damn! That's exactly what I was going to post :-D

Well, allow me to remind you of this: It _is_ the smart thing to question the numbers that get thrown at you.

No. RPGs have the same 'goal' as any other type of game. Since you're so fond of dictionary definitions: "game: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement". My approach is more 'advanced' because it results in a better game, i.e. it's more fun for everyone involved. - One advantage of my...

I haven't played it yet, but I backed it and have read the rules. It really is a perfect fit, I think.

Okay, I lied: I still sometimes use (encounter) tables. But I never use them during a game session. I use them to prepare for a session. I use them for what they're best suited: to generate ideas. I then flesh out these ideas and create 'real' encounters from them. During the game I pick the...

If that's a representative example of what you consider 'advanced', then I'm probably not the target audience. I think the whole concept of encounter tables is a relic from a bygone era of game design. My games have advanced far beyond the need for this kind of thing ;)

In principle I agree, however, I'm quite convinced that a very high number of dice are in fact weighted as a consequence of poor production quality. As anecdotal evidence I'd like to mention that my favorite D20 (it came with the 1st edition basic set of 'Das Schwarze Auge') apparently came up...

Here in Germany, all the (dedicated) Games Workshop stores I knew about have been closed for a long time. However, I think, these numbers include game stores that have a contract deal with Games Workshop to sell their stuff. My local store has recently been approached by a GW sales guy to...

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If only there were fantasy RPGs that don't reward xp for killing, or don't use xp at all...

Reminds me of that party I once went to where someone was told I was into roleplaying and dungeons. Then that someone approached me and apparently had a completely different idea what that meant... really awkward!