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<blockquote data-quote="Herremann the Wise" data-source="post: 4972453" data-attributes="member: 11300"><p>I'd like to think not! If you look at the number of abilities/spells/actions available over the lifetime of 3.x, I'm not too sure it would even approach this number. As such, I wonder how redundant many of the powers are? In terms of scope for further development I think there is quite a bit but has the current ground been trampled upon too much instead of forging into new areas and mechanics (something that would seem to be definitely arriving in PHB3)? In addition, I know the DM does not need to have read all the powers that his or her players can throw into the mix, but at the same time in terms of description and tactics, does this allow the DM to bring his or her "best game" to the table? I suppose this is more related to RPGA DMs dealing with many various groups and characters rather than regular campaign DMs.</p><p></p><p>This would be good if they were all meaningful options but in practice, I have found character development to tend towards far fewer meaningful options to the point where one's build pre-determines more choices than not. </p><p></p><p>As I said, I think it is more a case of meaningful options (my tactical build warlord is mainly going to focus on intelligence/tactical related options rather than charisma/bravura based ones) rather than total number. Having eight meaningful options would be pretty cool. I think this could be achieved with generic powers (available to all classes) and at the same time, the ever-increasing number of psuedo-similar powers could be curtailed. Just a thought.</p><p></p><p>Only partially on a DM campaign/tactical level (although as I mentioned in the original post the beauty of the power system is that individual players were adjudicating their powers rather than the DM), but more so on a design philosophy level. The elegance thread by MerricB got me thinking about such things. Are there a lot of powers that don't really need to be there... power filler as it were?</p><p></p><p>Best Regards</p><p>Herremann the Wise</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Herremann the Wise, post: 4972453, member: 11300"] I'd like to think not! If you look at the number of abilities/spells/actions available over the lifetime of 3.x, I'm not too sure it would even approach this number. As such, I wonder how redundant many of the powers are? In terms of scope for further development I think there is quite a bit but has the current ground been trampled upon too much instead of forging into new areas and mechanics (something that would seem to be definitely arriving in PHB3)? In addition, I know the DM does not need to have read all the powers that his or her players can throw into the mix, but at the same time in terms of description and tactics, does this allow the DM to bring his or her "best game" to the table? I suppose this is more related to RPGA DMs dealing with many various groups and characters rather than regular campaign DMs. This would be good if they were all meaningful options but in practice, I have found character development to tend towards far fewer meaningful options to the point where one's build pre-determines more choices than not. As I said, I think it is more a case of meaningful options (my tactical build warlord is mainly going to focus on intelligence/tactical related options rather than charisma/bravura based ones) rather than total number. Having eight meaningful options would be pretty cool. I think this could be achieved with generic powers (available to all classes) and at the same time, the ever-increasing number of psuedo-similar powers could be curtailed. Just a thought. Only partially on a DM campaign/tactical level (although as I mentioned in the original post the beauty of the power system is that individual players were adjudicating their powers rather than the DM), but more so on a design philosophy level. The elegance thread by MerricB got me thinking about such things. Are there a lot of powers that don't really need to be there... power filler as it were? Best Regards Herremann the Wise [/QUOTE]
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