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<blockquote data-quote="payn" data-source="post: 8518027" data-attributes="member: 90374">I simply cant get behind some of these perceived expectations descriptions. What I have perceived is that folks have certain playstyles they gravitate to, and how they engage in an edition depends on that perspective. Playstyle preference matters more than the supposed conceits of the edition. Where the burn happens is when the design intent of an edition makes certain playstyles difficult or impossible at the table. The good news is that designers seem to be more mindful of this. They either go out of their way to describe the expected playstyle, or they make a system that is easy to bend (5E) for mass acceptance. I also think much of the past consternation has been relieved by the internet. Available pool of content and players ability to match playstyle is easier than ever. Also, if a past edition has a firm grasp on your heart, its easier to find folks such as yourself to play with.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="payn, post: 8518027, member: 90374"] I simply cant get behind some of these[I] perceived expectations[/I] descriptions. What I have perceived is that folks have certain playstyles they gravitate to, and how they engage in an edition depends on that perspective. Playstyle preference matters more than the supposed conceits of the edition. Where the burn happens is when the design intent of an edition makes certain playstyles difficult or impossible at the table. The good news is that designers seem to be more mindful of this. They either go out of their way to describe the expected playstyle, or they make a system that is easy to bend (5E) for mass acceptance. I also think much of the past consternation has been relieved by the internet. Available pool of content and players ability to match playstyle is easier than ever. Also, if a past edition has a firm grasp on your heart, its easier to find folks such as yourself to play with. [/QUOTE]

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