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<blockquote data-quote="Camelot" data-source="post: 5356661" data-attributes="member: 82617">I was introduced to RPGs through 4e in 2008, and I've never played any other editions of D&amp;D and only very few other RPGs (two sessions of SWSE and some Solar System).&nbsp; For me, Essentials doesn't bring back memories or provide me with a system I'm used to.&nbsp; It's an addition to the game that I already play.&nbsp;I think that Essentials will be invaluable when playing with casual players or introducing new players.&nbsp; Instead of trying to explain everything to them and trying to get them to choose from all those options, I can now give them a simple character based on two decisions they made (race and class) and hand them the Rules Compendium, which is really handy for referencing during the game.&nbsp; For experienced players, it expands the character options in new and interesting ways, such as letting a class have multiple roles and power sources.&nbsp; For the DM, even an experienced one, the new treasure rules, skill challenge outlines, and monster format really help make the game run smoother.&nbsp;Essentials is not a marketing ploy at all; it's the logical next step in the game's evolution.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Camelot, post: 5356661, member: 82617"] I was introduced to RPGs through 4e in 2008, and I've never played any other editions of D&D and only very few other RPGs (two sessions of SWSE and some Solar System). For me, Essentials doesn't bring back memories or provide me with a system I'm used to. It's an addition to the game that I already play. I think that Essentials will be invaluable when playing with casual players or introducing new players. Instead of trying to explain everything to them and trying to get them to choose from all those options, I can now give them a simple character based on two decisions they made (race and class) and hand them the Rules Compendium, which is really handy for referencing during the game. For experienced players, it expands the character options in new and interesting ways, such as letting a class have multiple roles and power sources. For the DM, even an experienced one, the new treasure rules, skill challenge outlines, and monster format really help make the game run smoother. Essentials is not a marketing ploy at all; it's the logical next step in the game's evolution. [/QUOTE]

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