Dungeons & Dragons 2003 Core Rulebook Revisions FAQ

[Eternalknight]

I don't think they "owe" us any of the extras -- the new prestige classes, for instance. But I think they do owe the early adopters and the loyal early customers the basic changes. And I bet, through the SRD, they'll provide those.

Actually, now I feel embarrased, as I completely forgot about the SRD My only thing now is I hope they update them quickly. I'll probably end up buying the books again anyway...

 

[Number47]

I would actually be quite angry if they did include psionics in the PHB. It should not be core and those of us who don't like shouldn't be forced to deal with it. I don't think I have to worry about it. The chances of psionics in the PHB are slim and none.

I think a lot of the changes will add alternatives for classes that seem weak. So, you can play it the way it was already written, or you can build a character that is the same class but has utilized new and different options previously unavailable. This is the only way to please the buyers and not anger the non-buyers of the book.

Spells that NEED changing and had better be: Divine Power (no spell should SET an ability score). Poison (the DC works differently than every other spell). Haste seems too good for its' level. Many spells need clarification, but not necessarily changing.

 

[Alzrius]

I feel pretty darned confident that we will not see material from any WotC splatbooks (be it Sword & Fist or The Psionics Handbook or whatever) in any of the new books. Why? First is page count. With it getting only about two dozen new pages, the PHB, for example, could never hope to squeeze in something like psionics or anything else that big. Second reason (and more important) is that that would undercut the need to buy those other splatbooks. WotC isn't the sort of company that is out to just screw us out of our money, but they are a business, and need to pull in profits. If someone like me (who knows nothing about business) can understand that putting splatbook material in the revised core books means that people are less likely to buy the splatbooks, and thus give WotC less money, its pretty obvious that they won't do that. We may see one or two new things (such as a couple of new feats, and new weapons and spells), but don't think for an instant that this will render S&F or MotW obselete. That's counter-productive for WotC, and they aren't that stupid.

 

[Nightfall]

Well if they do update the SRD with new feats along with a few more Prestige classes/spells, won't negatively affect my gaming. (Though I'm sure this might affect second printings of other SL sources perhaps...) Joseph can probably answer that one for me anyway.

 

[tabrumj]

Darn you WOTC. I acually have to go out and get these books. Most of the writting I do is rules centered and I need to be up to date. The SRD is usefull and is the ultimate source to check for a rule itself, but I like to use the books as a quick reference. So here I am going to have to shell out $90 to stay current. Bah.

 

[mooby]

My biggest question:

How much is little sucker this going to set me back?



ON EDIT: I just realized that the books themselves are going to be re-released. Nevermind, I'll just keep the sticky notes of revised rules in my 3.0 Edition books. Besides, they have character this way.

 

[Zappo]

Spells that NEED changing and had better be: Divine Power (no spell should SET an ability score). Poison (the DC works differently than every other spell). Haste seems too good for its' level. Many spells need clarification, but not necessarily changing.

I have an addition. Four letters. Begins with H.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

I have an addition. Four letters. Begins with H.

Get off of it!

Heal is fine the way it is.

Whiny Baby...

 

[InShambles]

I would actually be quite angry if they did include psionics in the PHB. It should not be core and those of us who don't like shouldn't be forced to deal with it. I don't think I have to worry about it. The chances of psionics in the PHB are slim and none.

Why would you be "forced to deal with it" if psionics was in the PH? I imagine, at best, it will get a brief write up in the DMG and MM.

 

[JoeGKushner]

Why is it people feel the need to vent on a thread that is merely about the FAQ of the core rule books? There are several threads talking about the pros and cons of the revision and this thread would seem to be a fine place to seek for additional information about the revision but it's the same. "Theives!" and "Cool, looking forward to it." Maybe all these threads should just be piled into one to avoid the pros and cons (which really are all the same, I have yet to see a thread with a negative or postivie aspect that hasn't been covered already).