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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FireLance" data-source="post: 3337606" data-attributes="member: 3424">The 3e rules are generally more streamlined, consistent and balanced than 2e rules. 3e also expects players to be more familiar with the rules, and makes the rules much clearer to the players. Some DMs do not like this because they feel it restricts their ability to make rulings on the fly when running games. The basic assumptions behind the game, e.g. how much treasure and magic the characters ought to have at each level, and what creatures are likely to present a significant but not overwhelming challenge for the PCs, are stated more clearly. Some DMs find this useful in balancing their games, while some others feel that it creates a sense of entitlement in the players with respect to what creatures they should face, and how much treasure they should be awarded.3e also presents players and DMs with a great deal of options which allows for a great deal of customization of characters and NPCs, but some find the wealth of choices to be too complicated and overwhelming at times.My personal opinion is that 3e and the 3.5e revision were major and significant improvements to the game, but I recognize that the changes will not be to everyone's taste. I was also a long-term DM (and occasional player) of BD&D, 1e (including Unearthed Arcana), 2e (including Player's Option), and I adapted to 3e quite easily.</blockquote>