Herremann the Wise
First Post
I was wondering if D&D Next actually needs a core setting such as Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk or can it remain generic so as to be applied to any setting rather than have specific assumptions?
I liked the idea of the Points of Light thing when initially mooted, but found it did not work as well in practice and so I'm equally concerned that a generic treatment this time around might not have enough inherent direction. On the other hand, I really don't want the style of Forgotten Realms stamped all over everything with all the confused baggage that it carries. Perhaps 3e did this idea well in that while Greyhawk was the "core setting", it really was in the background and didn't intrude itself upon the books (aside from the core deities) unless you were looking for it.
And so, I'm not too sure what I want or if anything actually needs to be there. Any ideas?
Best Regards
Herremann the Wise
I liked the idea of the Points of Light thing when initially mooted, but found it did not work as well in practice and so I'm equally concerned that a generic treatment this time around might not have enough inherent direction. On the other hand, I really don't want the style of Forgotten Realms stamped all over everything with all the confused baggage that it carries. Perhaps 3e did this idea well in that while Greyhawk was the "core setting", it really was in the background and didn't intrude itself upon the books (aside from the core deities) unless you were looking for it.
And so, I'm not too sure what I want or if anything actually needs to be there. Any ideas?
Best Regards
Herremann the Wise