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In the FATE system (Dresden Files, Spirit of the Century, Bulldogs, etc.), aspects are traits that cover a wide range of elements intended to illustrate who a character is, who and what they are connected to, and what's important to them, i.e. relationships, beliefs, catchphrases...

I like the idea of dropping advanced classes in favor of subclasses or suggested builds that get to the same place. What about backgrounds/occupations? They can also help to shape a character within each of your classes, particularly if they can be used like aspects from FATE.

Very nice. This is one of the better hacks/updates for d20M that I've seen. A couple of comments: - I like your classes. One of the real problems with d20M was that the core classes were dull and not evocative of any genre concepts. I regularly saw players flip past the core classes to pick...

Robin's Laws, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, the climax of Return of the Jedi (for how to jump cut and run split parties). Also, I recommend taking down five of your favorite game books and reading their sections on GMing. Reading those sections back-to-back can illuminate generally agreed...

Selling my Greyhawk folio and hex map is one of my few regrets from shelf-cleaning. I like the setting agnostic or toolkits for tuning rules to a setting that they seem to be taking with Next, and I'd really like to see a modern return to Greyhawk.

A few examples of play: - One of my all time favorite city adventures was the after effects of the Thieves Guild adventure where the party stole the royal jewels during a fancy ball. The entire city was in an uproar with guards everywhere. The PCs were all lying low trying to figure out how...

I didn't say that Wizards' decision wasn't understandable. You've actually done a good job of demonstrating the difficulties of discussing sex and gaming. The discussion was about the amount of backstory that Wizards has provided about Tieflings. I realize that its doubtful that we'll ever...

The sample NPCs in the back of the book can be quite helpful.

Good picks. Plus, using Arcane Admixture to add Thunder to your Lighting At-Will will give you both the Thunder bonus and, if you go the route of the Essence Mage Paragon Path, additional damage for having 2+ damage types. There is also a feat that allows you to arc a lighting attack to an...

I liked the Tiefling handbook and thought that it had the right amount of fluff. It certainly stimulated my thinking about ways to feature Tieflings in my campaign. There were a few things that I would have liked to have seen: - Current major factions among the Tieflings. I liked the Houses...

I found the materials to be fantastic, and the info on Athas actually got me somewhat interested in Dark Sun. The adventure starts promising, but the second half is just terrible. Pretty much anything that you can come up with after "the merchant goes into the tent" would be better.

What is il'Sook's background? Was he replaced by the Succubus or has he been created by the Succubus? Did il'Sook build this manor or was it purchased by the Succubus posing as il'Sook? If it was il'Sook's, then the room is likely to have a character that is a bit different than what they...

Here are a couple of things to think about: - You could do a supplement that allows for fantastical adventures in a historical context: Sinbad, Zheng He, trade between India and Rome, etc. There's a more than 1,500 year span to play with. - Alternatively, you could build a new fantasy world...

Great point! With the right GM, p. 42 is a whip-wielder's friend.

Our house rule is something may be eaten if it (1) wasn't sentient and (2) didn't have a breath weapon. I believe we developed this rule after fighting a hydra.

I would use a Racial Skill bonus in Athletics in place of one of skills you suggested.

You can also find a real world location that is similar to your in-game location and use the actual weather.

I'd rely on SW Saga for characters, skills, and rules, and I'd just import the tech from d20M directly into SW Saga, making whatever conversions are needed.

After the PHB3 races, I'm looking forward to the Otyugh as a playable race.

Don't forget the wandering patrols that will come up behind the party when they take an extended rest.