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There are definitely cultural aspects to this. That is, dead bodies, bones, graveyards, present themselves very differently in different cultures. My sense is that the modern western sensibility is quite at odds with historical cultural norms. (On the other hand, how did people deal with mass...

“Whatever preferable is good” seems highly disputable. I take the statement as an attempt to unify relative measurements (better than and worse than) with absolute descriptions (good and evil). I don’t think the statement, by itself, succeeds. Very probably, the statement must be understood...

“We” don’t think any such thing. Color practitioners know very well that color perception is not absolute. They don’t think of color as being objective. Not in a terribly precise sense. This is opposed by sound. Perfect sound perception (perfect pitch) is a real thing. Perfect color...

Not everyone accepts that part of Eberron. I imagine most ignore it. In my games, when it comes up in play, the players all think the Elves are seriously deluding themselves. TomB

I think that is due to the terrible presentation, together with certain business decisions, together with the failure to deliver the digital platform. (We haven’t even mentioned the incomplete tools disc and the nightmare that was Gleemax.) All of that didn’t just turn people away — it riled...

I rather prefer stout .. but wtf is oyster milk??? TomB

Isn’t interminable debate the essence of scientific and academic discovery? Also, the ongoing discussion shows that folks still care about this stuff. And, the discussion does seem to have mellowed. Perhaps allowing a few more details to be settled without the heat of the discussion...

Ah, Maybe the power would be more well received if it were “Readied Whirlwind”: You stand ready for an expected onrush. Until the beginning of your next turn, you receive a free attack against any opponents who moves into reach. That seems to be the common scene. It does rely on the GM not...

Comparing "cut of his head" with Come and Get It is not a good comparison. As a more defined example, let's compare Bull Rush, from 3.5E, and Come and Get It, from 4E: Note that in 4E "pull" is defined to be the same as "shift" and "push". The fighter using CAGI is not presumed to be...

I can get behind that in games with more narrated events: Then the game resources are units of narrative authority. Then player: “the fighter jumps in to the fray, ready to deliver precise takedowns to the onrushing foes.” GM: The foes rush the fighter, who lashes out as they approach...

On further consideration, I have to ask: What cinematic example of Come and Get It can be presented? And I don’t mean a single target taunt. I mean an example of multiple targets being brought to the attacker. Necessary features are (1) The opponents aren’t already inclined to mass rush the...

And I can’t disagree with that. (As he looks worriedly towards the fire station …) ‘TomB

Eh, lots of us have stated that we just don’t like 4E, as largely a preference. And arguments over what 4E does wrong are from the perspective of a preferred style of play. I do think that the presentation (marketing, and some of the writing) had faults, hence was arguably objectively wrong...

Me, although others have similarly opined. In 3E, to move out of your square, you have to use an action (or take a 5’ step). While you can stretch your presence by a 5’ step, you still have to explicitly take that step. TomB

In fairness, I’m remembering lot of long forgotten issues that I had with 3E, mostly in regards to initiative and to attacks-of-opportunity mechanics. In hindsight, I’m also able to articulate an unease which ultimately was resolved by bounded accuracy, and, having built a few terrain tables...

In 3.5E, that is definitely the case. There is reach, so the area which may be affected is closer to a 15dia circle. A character cannot make a melee attack against a target which is out of reach. A character with spring attack can move, attack, then move back. Other characters must move then...

4E dwarves have “Slow and Solid”, which reduces forced movement distances by one. It seems rather powerful, given how much forced movement there is In 4E Hatred is too strong here: I freely admit that I dislike 4E, for several reasons. I don’t hate it, and wish well to folks who enjoy it...

I once proposed the idea of a committed action: A reaction that cost you your first action in your next turn. Then, evasion could be a committed move outside of the spell area of effect. My group was unenthused, at the least. Evasion is a well, loved, signature ability for dexterity builds...

Well, what other abilities require the player explain how the power works, in a particular use? I thought the ethos of 4E was that such explanations were not required, and the player could choose whatever interpretation they preferred. And, that ultimately, the interpretation was entirely...

Targets which have a movement of 0 or 1 squares, or which are paralyzed or entangled, or sleeping, are moved. An incorporeal target, with which the fighter has no means to physically interact, is moved. Targets which are unaware of the attacker are moved. An invisible, silenced, fighter can...