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EDIT: nevermind, I think I misread the post. :)

I have to agree with an earlier comment that the iconics have detracted from the inspirational quality of the artwork in the book, and it really ties into this statement. Even when there are adventurous images, all of the motion lies in what they are doing rather than the mystery of who they...

They can't retroactively change the UA OGL license, but they can easily change it for future books. The d20 licensing is still subject to the rules of OGL. It just adds more rules on top in exchange for use of the logo. In any case, I really think this is all chicken little. The simple fact...

That's a good point, but perhaps they would just modify the license to remove the types of usage that they don't like - just like they did when the Book of Erotic Fantasy came out. So far that's the precedent we have to work with.

Urbannen, Great post. I think you just explained what that "intangible" thing that nobody could put their finger on is. The use of "she" for a gender neutral pronoun throughout the books is another bit of evidence. "D&D characters may be placed in an archaic setting, but they speak with a...

What's the point of having OGC if the goal is to have it not taken advantage of as per the license agreement?

There are no moral issues in reprinting, distributing, downloading, or using open content per the terms of the OGL. That is our legal right and it is a risk that those who use the OGL license must account for in their business model. If someone makes UA available as open content, wizards will...

It was a complete game and did the job well, even if 3e does the job better. More rules does not mean more complete. More rules is a design choice, not a design goal.

Yeah, I agree. 3e is great if you change it so that it's a different game.

Now why am I supposed to read the rest of your post? If you want me to take the time to read your argument, please give me the same respect.

Your comment is very interesting. I would guess that the method for buying artwork is different now from how it worked in 1e. My theory is that 3e has closely managed art direction, with pictures ordered from artists to fill certain pre-planned spots in the book and illustrate scenes which are...

While I don't think the 3e artwork is really all that anime, I do think that the oversized weapons and armor are.

context and co-association

Page numbers are from the 3e books. I don't have the 3.5 ones. Also, it's not just the punk/goth stuff but the cartoon style oversized weapons and armor pieces as well as the anachronistically ergonomic look. Also, many specific examples aren't that much, but it's the cumulative effect of...

Hi Quasetron. One of the quotes in your original post was mine, and I fear that the meaning has been somewhat altered by quoting it out of context. In the context of that article, I specifically said that it was my preference only and even acknowledged that I am in the minority. As regards...

I can see it now. A neo-classical movement in the D&D art world hearkening back to the masters of old several decades ago... :)

It's a fantasy world, and I think the idea is kind of cool (with the exception of some other implications of this theory and the context of it's time that are maybe too politically charged for this board). As long as a fantasy world has its own rules and is somewhat consistent within them, I...

Looking back at 1e (I skipped 2e - yuck), here is what I find missing: 1. The voice of Gary Gygax. This really permeated the books and gave it all a certain mood and feel that I enjoyed. The books were almost like crusty old arcana from another age themselves, which helped to take you into a...

I actually kind of picked up on that from implication in your post earlier. I provided that link so you could see the exact title, in case you wanted to special order it from a bookstore near you, or if you happened upon it on the shelf.

Speaking of Mordiggian, I really love the story The Charnel God. What a great city to borrow for your own world...