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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CruelSummerLord" data-source="post: 3257406" data-attributes="member: 48692">I hope this will not be taken as hijacking the thread, but I would like to respond if I may: I never intended to denigrate powergamers.  I was merely asking whether 3E/3.5 required a certain amount of "power-gaming" with the need for numerous magic items to balance out encounters, and the advent of monsters with classes leading to very high CRs.  The conclusion I've drawn is that this is true to a certain extent, and some gamers dislike it, but as others have pointed out, alternatives exist and it is certainly possible to iron out these difficulties.  Some people pointed out that my fears were in many respects unfounded (Merric being a particular example) and for that I am grateful.  If some gamers enjoy a style of play that has the players acquiring many magical items and quickly reaching high levels, then all power to them.  There are some that do not, and I am one of them.  If I offended anyone, I apologize.  Such was not my intent.  I do not think being rude or sarcastic necessarily makes for a better discussion.  I do not believe I have acted that way, but that is of course for others to decide.  And by the same token, I do not appreciate being mocked when I ask what I feel is a legitimate enough question.</blockquote>