Understood, but that presupposes that "edition" or "mechanics" is a driving factor of game enjoyment (which is valid).
For us (us meaning groups over the years) the adventures and scenarios is our main factor.
I mean, gee whiz, we make decisions in the Talisman board game based on RP. You...
Probably should be a separate thread, but from the perspective of playing from the early 80s to now, and watching social interactions...
I think DnD may have helped/saved a lot of people.
I like DnD and other games.
Enjoy my opinion that 2014 DnD is both an elegant and simple system that is a mixture of both old school game play and new innovations in the rpg industry and continue to run games for my friends? :D
I use both.
Whispering fiends and devils are rumored to have been the beginning of the downfall of the Wenharian Empire.
And random demons, loths, devils, and etc, associating with mortals for various reasons.
I also still use cambions.
I hear you. But consider.
What if as you say, baseline arcane doesnt harm the world, and defiling does, giving more power.
Kinda telling statement that they ruined their world anyway.
"sold out" only has popular as a side effect.
If (in your opinion) the band changed their music to get more popular and make more money, then they sold out.
If they didn't change their style, and still got popular, then they did not sell out.
But if their style changed as they grew as a band...
"The What's Old Is New TTRPG System Expands With Hardcover Bestiary"
I was like "that's not grandma friendly" and then my eyes focused better.
...sorry...
I feel that if the "players will attach motivations" then we still have linearish adventure, but if the DM forces motivation or specific encounters/actions, then its a railroad.
I would like to know where the game setting states this.
Because I have gone through the original box set and cant find it anywhere.
In all seriousness, I would like to read it and understand your view.
Because the choice and responsibility to kill/wage war should remain with the human combatants that have stake in the conflict? Not some impersonable entity that is sheltered from the ramifications of its action?
Oh...
Nevermind.