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<blockquote data-quote="seskis281" data-source="post: 3734314" data-attributes="member: 41593"><p>I think the intent of some is to ask if this move will make those who ONLY know 3.x as "the D&D system" check out earlier editions. Your point about preference is absolutely right, and there certainly is enough "elitism" from all ends of the RPG perspective. I've DMd every edition from Basic through 3.0 (didn't go for 3.5). Now I use C&C. As with you, this is just my perspective and preference. </p><p></p><p>As for the effect. For the gamers who, like you, have played lots of editions, each will have their preference still and this won't change that most likely. For many who only know 3.0/3.5, there could indeed be some examination of earlier systems or modern alternatives like True20, C&C, perhaps even the new EPIC. Like others, some will find an alternative they like better, some will look at these systems and say "nope, not what I want." For the bulk of players, I'm willing to bet they follow two courses: stay with current 3.x or switch to 4e. Those that continue are blessed with a different world than when earlier editions ended thanks to the OGL, but may find themselves feeling a little of the same antagonism come 5-10 years down the road as the "grognards" (as you refer to them) do now when there isn't the same level of lush, well-packaged published materials. And, sooner or later, 4e (or 5e or 6e) players will ask "why are you guys so elitist about that outdated system?"</p><p></p><p>Kind of like kids and their "darn music!" syndrome, heh? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seskis281, post: 3734314, member: 41593"] I think the intent of some is to ask if this move will make those who ONLY know 3.x as "the D&D system" check out earlier editions. Your point about preference is absolutely right, and there certainly is enough "elitism" from all ends of the RPG perspective. I've DMd every edition from Basic through 3.0 (didn't go for 3.5). Now I use C&C. As with you, this is just my perspective and preference. As for the effect. For the gamers who, like you, have played lots of editions, each will have their preference still and this won't change that most likely. For many who only know 3.0/3.5, there could indeed be some examination of earlier systems or modern alternatives like True20, C&C, perhaps even the new EPIC. Like others, some will find an alternative they like better, some will look at these systems and say "nope, not what I want." For the bulk of players, I'm willing to bet they follow two courses: stay with current 3.x or switch to 4e. Those that continue are blessed with a different world than when earlier editions ended thanks to the OGL, but may find themselves feeling a little of the same antagonism come 5-10 years down the road as the "grognards" (as you refer to them) do now when there isn't the same level of lush, well-packaged published materials. And, sooner or later, 4e (or 5e or 6e) players will ask "why are you guys so elitist about that outdated system?" Kind of like kids and their "darn music!" syndrome, heh? :cool: [/QUOTE]
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