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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Belen" data-source="post: 824988" data-attributes="member: 1405">I agree in part with cptg.  Rather than have intelligent discourse on the boards, too many people would rather frag someone.  I know that it has happened to me.  Not a big deal.It bugs me that a hobby known for imagination and freedom of expression will find so many that refuse to compromise or accept new ideas.  In a game, 3E, meant to provide options for characters, a great many GMs feel the need to nix this and nerf that.  In many cases, the "nixing" breaks rules that were never broken.Heck, in my campaign, I rarely used monsters and usually have humanoid races face the party.  I just do not like monsters and too many of my players know the MM by heart.  It's much more fun when they have no idea what they're facing.  This does not mean that I am biased against the MM, nor am I out to whine about meta-gaming.  It's just a fact of life that experienced players know these things and usually have trouble separating PC and player knowledge.A PC could easily max out their prime stats in my campaign (beginning PCs get 90 points to start).  I give a higher number of points to start because I usually do not allow magic items until 6-8 level.  However, that it just my style, and I am not going to throw it in anyone's face or force it on them.That happens routinely on the boards.  Nix this, nerf that and why don't you accept that the rule is broken.  Too many people, get too serious about the game.  Have fun and leave the snobbery at home.In the end, we want to encourage new people to pick up the hobby.  More ideas, more players and better attitudes will only help the hobby!</blockquote>

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