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Someone had pointed that Critical Hits article to me elsewhere as well. When I was coming up with my icons I was actually impressed to see how closely the character themes translated to icons, and I kept them in mind, but the article goes even further. I'm think an Icon relationship can be...

That makes a lot of sense (and is precisely in tune with what replies to this thread elsewhere pointed out). I think the problem is I lacked some examples of how to use different icons, and was needlessly restricting myself. The few sessions I've watched on Youtube and the podcast with Rob...

(I originally posted this on RPGGeek) First, my personal opinion on the icons: I loved much about 13th Age, but I have a conflicted relationship with the icon mechanic (pun intended). On one hand its free-style storytelling potential and the way it entwines plots and interests is just my thing...

D&D lost a lot of presence in the brazilian market (after 3.5's success) mainly because of the paucity of 4th edition translated books (the local publisher is to blame). Because of this, most younger kids have never even heard of RPGs. D&D is a very powerful brand, and not translating Next would...

Given what they've been acomplishing with the latest Encounters and Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle I'm also intrigued. I adapted Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle a bit and ran the first part using 13th Age, it's all looking good. I'll even be willing to try the system if they keep it up, if only to...

I think I didn't express myself well, I meant "see your current campaigns through to the end", then make the switch. I understand that might not be very appealing either, since usually everybody wants to try a new edition asap.

Agreed, the last thing they want is to divide the fanbase within the edition itself. Essentials did that to 4E due to very bad marketing decisions on WotC's part. I know they promised at first to have the new edition allow for all playstyles, but that was never going to be possible. Right now...

I've only ever DMed 4E. I used to be one of those guys who'd never ever DM, I thought it was a sacrifice some selfless all-knowing sage sent from the heavens had to make so the other players could have fun. 4E was the game that lifted the mystery veil of DMing for me, making me realize DMing in...

For some reason I don't mind the kinds of decision Dungeon World has me making. If I make a hard GM move, I'm consciously doing it ("Hmm, this is the third hard move I make today, I'm pushing them pretty hard, but that's OK, this is the final dungeon"). The book does have a tiny guideline...

I played the first and the last playtest packets. I skimmed through every other packet. I'm closer to the "not for me" camp, but I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt. It's still salvageable for me. The first playtest packet was jarring. The monsters and the classes were extremely boring. It...

I'd personally like to see, in order of preference: 1. New classes and more options for existing classes 2. Adventures 3. Setting material (I assume you can invent your own icons and use the existing icon relationship rules, correct? That would be very cool) 4. Bestiaries

Yeah, lot's of people are porting stuff from 4E to 13th Age. Right now I'm enjoying the 13th age Core Book content, but I believe I'll soon want to make my own stuff, and it seems pretty portable. Hopefully we'll see a conversion document soon. I think it's good for everyone that D&D Next is...

The thing is I think Dungeon World /feels/ as far removed from 4e as possibly conceivable, but I think it isn't. There are no definite rules *for players*, and that's an important distinction. A player can jump in and play in 10 minutes. But for the DM there's an impressive set of rules and...

Haha, a diaspora to other systems, then? We really are hopeless waiting for a D&D 4.5. I'm drifting towards 13th Age, but it is a very different kind of game. I know I'll miss the combat complexity and the variety of options in 4e. I can see it already, I'll be the guy who likes /that/ edition...

I agree WotC would never make the "mistake" they made with 4e again. I love 4e for being bold and new, it brought me back to the hobby, but if anything 4e and Pathfinder (for entirely different reasons) have shown that most RPG gamers dislike change. I personally would be all over a totally...

I don't think spell interruption is the way to go to bridge the gap between casters and martial classes. I feel it'd still be very tough to balance (you never know if the caster will own the combat or completely fail) and wasting a turn/spell getting interrupted can't be any fun. 'Realistic'...

This is a great analysis. I agree they are not paying enough attention to the math, overall. A game like 4e was made from scratch with the math in mind. D&D Next is going for defining "realism" first, and then they make up the mechanics that fit that realism. Not a bad idea, but badly...

- Neverwinter: as mentioned twice before, the 4e Neverwinter book is amazing and plays a big role in my preference for Neverwinter these days. To me it sets the bar for what a Campaign Setting should be like. - Sigil: I just like the idea of a planar hub. Every time my campaigns go planar...

But Paizo cannot keep releasing the same books again and again. He meant books will be getting more and more specific. Maybe players like to know there is a source book carefully detailing a small and far away area of Golarion, but not as many people will buy that book, most people buy a few...

Yeah, people need to stop being so averse to the idea of new editions. I for one look forward to see how Paizo will tackle the issue when the time comes, and I hope they can really improve on Pathfinder and push the hobby forward. WotC's sin has been bad edition support, bad marketing decisions...