In the past I have DMed for D&D 3, 3.5 and 4 editions. The current gaming group has been playing with 4th edition. However only about half of them really know the rules to any large degree, the others just cruise along more than anything.
For our next game I am looking to run mostly pre-made adventures, except mainly use them for their pre-made npcs/monsters and plots and let the characters drive the story. Basically I want to run a successful game with very little prep time.
Now for the next game I am considering either 4th edition or Pathfinder. Somewhat based on adventure quality (I love the look of adventure paths, but I see some are available for 4th edition from this website).
So what I am looking for now is like an easy comparison between the two that I could take to the table so the players can make a decision.
Personally I do not like how long combat in 4th edition can drag on for, is this shorter in pathfinder? It has been too long since I DMed a 3ed based system to remember. I also do not want to have to house-rule anything to make it playable, I just wanna run it as is, out of the book.
Anyway, thanks for your help in advance. Also I do not want any edition wars to spark from this, I like all D&D's and I find that there was a myriad between these two and I just want the party to play what will work best for them this time round. I guess I sort of want a change of pace, but I do not want change for no reason either.
For our next game I am looking to run mostly pre-made adventures, except mainly use them for their pre-made npcs/monsters and plots and let the characters drive the story. Basically I want to run a successful game with very little prep time.
Now for the next game I am considering either 4th edition or Pathfinder. Somewhat based on adventure quality (I love the look of adventure paths, but I see some are available for 4th edition from this website).
So what I am looking for now is like an easy comparison between the two that I could take to the table so the players can make a decision.
Personally I do not like how long combat in 4th edition can drag on for, is this shorter in pathfinder? It has been too long since I DMed a 3ed based system to remember. I also do not want to have to house-rule anything to make it playable, I just wanna run it as is, out of the book.
Anyway, thanks for your help in advance. Also I do not want any edition wars to spark from this, I like all D&D's and I find that there was a myriad between these two and I just want the party to play what will work best for them this time round. I guess I sort of want a change of pace, but I do not want change for no reason either.