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<blockquote data-quote="Mercurius" data-source="post: 6354767" data-attributes="member: 59082">Dark Sun was definitely one of the bright points in the creative history of D&amp;D. I too would like to see more variants on the core tropes. On the other hand, I'd also like to see WotC try to present a classic setting with a fresh look. As much as I like exotic settings--Talislanta remains one of my all-time favorite RPG settings--I especially like a classic fantasy setting that is done so well that it transcends its vanilla-ness.Actually, vanilla ice cream is a good analogy. I like to make homemade organic gelato. When I make a great vanilla, there is nothing quite like it. If I get it just right, is rich, dense and creamy, with a sweetness that is balanced by a strong vanilla flavor. But it is also the easiest flavor to make poorly.No doubt. I read those as a teenager when they came out. I'm looking forward to the sequel trilogy coming out next year.Two authors I've never read but have been on my to-read list for awhile. Rohan seems to be a lesser known semi-classic. For some reason I just haven't gotten around to reading it - I think I'm tired of the whole &quot;winter is coming&quot; meme.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mercurius, post: 6354767, member: 59082"] Dark Sun was definitely one of the bright points in the creative history of D&D. I too would like to see more variants on the core tropes. On the other hand, I'd also like to see WotC try to present a classic setting with a fresh look. As much as I like exotic settings--Talislanta remains one of my all-time favorite RPG settings--I especially like a classic fantasy setting that is done so well that it transcends its vanilla-ness. Actually, vanilla ice cream is a good analogy. I like to make homemade organic gelato. When I make a great vanilla, there is nothing quite like it. If I get it just right, is rich, dense and creamy, with a sweetness that is balanced by a strong vanilla flavor. But it is also the easiest flavor to make poorly. No doubt. I read those as a teenager when they came out. I'm looking forward to the sequel trilogy coming out next year. Two authors I've never read but have been on my to-read list for awhile. Rohan seems to be a lesser known semi-classic. For some reason I just haven't gotten around to reading it - I think I'm tired of the whole "winter is coming" meme. [/QUOTE]

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