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<blockquote data-quote="Lord_Blacksteel" data-source="post: 7280125" data-attributes="member: 53082"><p>So at least 1987</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Now we're up to at least 1998 for SR 3E</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So now we're at least up to 2001 when your grandmother bought you an 18-year old version of D&D? Was she at a con when she did that? </p><p></p><p>Your described timeline is kind of a puzzle but alright.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You were playing AD&D after you received the Basic/Expert D&D sets? Because B/X didn't have <em>any </em>multiclassing rules. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Cool, a lot of us had a ton of fun with 3E. Per-level multiclassing and a unified experience table was a huge innovation at the time. Even if it led to some of the worst breakages later on, it was still a great idea compared to what we had before.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You're a few years late for the Edition Wars. Many here remember them but few wish to reignite them.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You can still multiclass in 5th just like you did in 3rd. There are still feats. There are now backgrounds. There are not as many options overall as in 3.5 for two reasons: 1) it hasn't been out for anywhere near as long as 3.5 and 2) There's a deliberate design choice here not to flood the market with rules expansions as they did with 3E and 4E.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>One, if you have a group of players who like 3rd edition D&D why would you ask strangers on the internet to convince you to change to a new edition? If you don't have that group anymore but have found a new one that's playing 5th, well, is a game in a new system you're not sure about better than no game at all? The best way to learn about a new system is to play it.</p><p></p><p>Two, if your measuring stick is how well it reproduces characters from D&D novels it really depends on what you want them to be and I don't know that any version of D&D is going to make you happy. Heck, I'd say Hero system might be your best option for that!</p><p></p><p>Three, this edition has been out for 3 years now. There is a load of reviews, recaps, podcasts, and actual plays out there. If you still aren't sure about it, see if there's an AL group near you and go watch or play a game there. </p><p></p><p>Bonus: If you're that serious a 3E fan and like the options and detailed support it had I would think you would be looking more at Pathfinder. Seriously, it sounds a lot more like what you're looking for. It looks like you're in Aggieland so I am sure there are some PF groups there too, mixed in with the 5E crowd.</p><p></p><p>Regardless, good luck, and in my experience the group often matters far more than the rules set they're playing right now. Hopefully you can find one and have some fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lord_Blacksteel, post: 7280125, member: 53082"] So at least 1987 Now we're up to at least 1998 for SR 3E So now we're at least up to 2001 when your grandmother bought you an 18-year old version of D&D? Was she at a con when she did that? Your described timeline is kind of a puzzle but alright. You were playing AD&D after you received the Basic/Expert D&D sets? Because B/X didn't have [I]any [/I]multiclassing rules. Cool, a lot of us had a ton of fun with 3E. Per-level multiclassing and a unified experience table was a huge innovation at the time. Even if it led to some of the worst breakages later on, it was still a great idea compared to what we had before. You're a few years late for the Edition Wars. Many here remember them but few wish to reignite them. You can still multiclass in 5th just like you did in 3rd. There are still feats. There are now backgrounds. There are not as many options overall as in 3.5 for two reasons: 1) it hasn't been out for anywhere near as long as 3.5 and 2) There's a deliberate design choice here not to flood the market with rules expansions as they did with 3E and 4E. One, if you have a group of players who like 3rd edition D&D why would you ask strangers on the internet to convince you to change to a new edition? If you don't have that group anymore but have found a new one that's playing 5th, well, is a game in a new system you're not sure about better than no game at all? The best way to learn about a new system is to play it. Two, if your measuring stick is how well it reproduces characters from D&D novels it really depends on what you want them to be and I don't know that any version of D&D is going to make you happy. Heck, I'd say Hero system might be your best option for that! Three, this edition has been out for 3 years now. There is a load of reviews, recaps, podcasts, and actual plays out there. If you still aren't sure about it, see if there's an AL group near you and go watch or play a game there. Bonus: If you're that serious a 3E fan and like the options and detailed support it had I would think you would be looking more at Pathfinder. Seriously, it sounds a lot more like what you're looking for. It looks like you're in Aggieland so I am sure there are some PF groups there too, mixed in with the 5E crowd. Regardless, good luck, and in my experience the group often matters far more than the rules set they're playing right now. Hopefully you can find one and have some fun. [/QUOTE]
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