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Good point. I think that the issue of racism in fantasy settings often has its roots in the moral absolutism inherent in the use of alignment as a game mechanic. Moral opposites are expected to kill each other with impunity. Obviously YMMV, but that is what I see as the foundation for the...

Another vote against Summoners. Especially Synthesist Summoners. Way too many ways to make mistakes with the mechanics and ultimately overpowered. I think the main problem the system is facing now is an overabundance of options. I would recommend going with the core rulebook and adding options...

I think that the population of the city of Rome (3rd Century CE) at its peak was more like a million+ (I know - hard to imagine) then it shrank WAY down. It could fit Waterdeep in its front pocket.

Until the other night I had the same problem only with a Synthesist at level 13. AC in the mid 30s, crazy attacks that did tons of damage, virtually untouchable. As many have said, initially part of his overpoweredness was due to a miscalculation of evolution points - he took the poorly worded...

I would like to thank the women and men who have clearly, patiently, and articulately expressed what was problematic about the original news item and sexism that is endemic to our hobby. There have been positive changes in representations of women and people of color in RPGs since the 70s when...

Fishy and cringe-worthy.

Just started reading the worst barbarian series ever, simply for the sake of nostalgia. BRAK THE BARBARIAN here I come!:confused:

Agree with most of those posted above. I would say that Joe Abercrombie's books are among the most inspiring Swords and Sorcery books I have read in decades. Give them a shot. The bloody nine is a character that will stay with you.