Could this be the future format of 4th Edition D&D?

[jgbrowning]

I don't foresee there ever being a "Dungeons & Pirates", "Dungeons & etc etc" ad infinitum, simply because it dilutes the brand name.

I agree. The name "Dungeons & Dragons" is the most valuable aspect of the D&D franchise; they're not going to mess with it.

joe b.

 

[BlackMoria]

As a concept, I am interested in it.

If it is a possible future of D&D, then I am not interested. Making D&D a quasi board/card game is going too far for me to follow.

Make something like you suggest and call it something else, then I am so there - just don't call it D&D 4th edition, because the changes are too large in magnitude to be a new revision, it a very different new game now and it should be named as such.

 

[WhatGravitas]

As a concept, I am interested in it.

If it is a possible future of D&D, then I am not interested. Making D&D a quasi board/card game is going too far for me to follow.

Make something like you suggest and call it something else, then I am so there - just don't call it D&D 4th edition, because the changes are too large in magnitude to be a new revision, it a very different new game now and it should be named as such.

True. It could be based (vaguely) on D&D 3.5, call it D&D: Next Generation or something and keep D&D3.5 around. Not necessarily as a "advanced" version, because it carries the connotion of being "better". Keep them apart. The d20 engine is a bit clumsy, but still a very flexible, useful base mechanic.

I'm for something like this, as long as they keep 3.5, because I cannot see the wealth of material reprinted in this new format.

=> Great concept. They should sell it under the D&D brand, but just keep our D&D v3.5 around, because it's really different in concept, and is no alternative. Plus, we 3.5 grognards can use this D&D:NextGen stuff for our minis...

BTW: I think something like this *will* happen, as it will be an offspring of the D&DM game.

 

[Ranger REG]

My solution is to make the following fourfold changes to the game:

1. Vastly Simplified Rules: Along the lines of the D&D Boardgame.

A few things of note - the boardgame only allows levels 1-3. However I have a simply solution as to how that could cover levels 1-20. I also have a method for doing away with the need for counter blips and a great idea for the implementation of multi-classing/prestige classes - however, I'll keep those ideas to myself for now.

Sorry, we cannot dumb down the rules because the majority of the D&D fan community are not dumb. We need to elevate the text and vocabulary complexity to Pre-Law college-grade, since their 2000 demographic market research shows that many of their customers are of college-educating adults.

That's why we need Jonathan Tweet to write the next edition. His level of understanding RPG is so complex that we should embrace his mensa-like insight. It's called Tweetism.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

"My" ideal 4e would have comprehensive software support to aid in creation of PC's, NPC's and monsters, and a simple combat interface to help keep track of all the different modifiers based on a complex ruleset. Expanadable with new rules/supplements and customizabele for house rules. Complex is OK if made simple with an easy GUI. Mini's could still be used, but not necessary.

I could see the above being introduced as "Advanced D&D" with something similar to what was proposed in the OP being the basic game.

 

[WhatGravitas]

I could see the above being introduced as "Advanced D&D" with something similar to what was proposed in the OP being the basic game.

Advanced D&D, as in AD&D?

 

[Arashi Ravenblade]

Yeah Im not going to buy a 4e if it's set up like that.

 

[Starglim]

It's a very interesting crossover product. I particularly like the idea of selling PC miniatures. However, if Wizards called this D&D, they would be abandoning the RPG field.

 

[Urizen]

To be honest, it sounds nothing like the game I know and love. It seems more like a Hyped up version of Descent.

 

[The Thayan Menace]

Pass!

Yeah Im not going to buy a 4e if it's set up like that.

Agreed; I'd rather become the diaglo of 3.5 D&D.

-Samir