Core Three Only?

[pallandrome]

I only run core only. Everything else is taken on a situational basis. Ask and I might even say yes. But the only things a player is allowed to assume is availible is the stuff in the core 3.

That being said, My homebrews usually have a few dozen availible alternate races, classes, and PrCs, but none of these can be found in any published books.

 

[Particle_Man]

I have run Core 3 + 1 setting book and that worked well, because it got people looking at the feats, classes, etc., in the setting book.

 

[Philotomy Jurament]

My current campaign is using the Core 3 Rulebooks only...Has anyone else tried this austere but low-complexity approach to their game?

While I can't say that I've officially run a core-only game, most of my 3E games were 95% core (at least on the PC's part). My approach was always "core is allowed, but everything else requires permission." Permission was normally granted, but few players asked. In a few cases, I only allowed the non-core feat after an in-game quest/plot hook was followed through.

 

[Herremann the Wise]

I'm running my Age of Worms campaign as a Core & Complete only - no house rules.
This has been very successful so far. Playing a rules as written campaign certainly gives you a hearty appreciation of the 3.5 rules.

Best Regards
Herremann the Wise