How would you do 3.5e in 160 pages?

[jmucchiello]

I'm working on the 12 page skill text, trying to shave another page off by attacking the text (removing redundant text, minor editing)

I can reformat stuff quickly. Actual editing I don't have time for.

 

[green slime]

I can reformat stuff quickly. Actual editing I don't have time for.

Yeah, its pretty grim work. Don't expect results until tomorrow afternoon GMT, earliest. I may not actually manage to shave a whole page off.

 

[Ry]

green_slime, let me know when you're done done done with it and I'll take a crack at the text as well.

 

[Ry]

I can reformat stuff quickly. Actual editing I don't have time for.

I'm better at editing than I am at layout but my tastes in d20 are a little off, and I don't really care to attack stuff outside that range (levels 1-6, spells 0th-3rd).

 

[green slime]

green_slime, let me know when you're done done done with it and I'll take a crack at the text as well.

Done, down to 11 pages.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Beyond the bare minimum needed to run a game (skills lists, combat rules, etc.), my version would be structured thus:

1) I wouldn't include material that has been gathered elswhere, such as the Spell Compendium, or for which a Compendium is being planned (such as for Feats or Classes, if such are in the works).

2) I'd compile the Feats as a comprehensive chart with page references with symbols denoting campaign settings (if any).

3) I'd compile the Classes, broken down alphabetically as a list with page references with symbols denoting base archetype (Warriors, Priests, Arcane Casters, etc.).

4) It would include master weapons, armor and equipment lists.

5) A revised glossary.

6) Special attention would be paid to clarifying contentious rules issues- essentially becoming the replacement for the FAQ and other (occasionally) conflicting rules corrections, interpretations, and eratta.

 

[jmucchiello]

Done, down to 11 pages.

Who changed Armor to Armour in this document?

Armour Check Penalty: Some skills have an armour check penalty.

If you're trying to save space, stick to those American English spellings and save some u's.

 

[Ry]

That was probably the fault of someone brought up in Canada... check their handles. I suspect green_canadaslime

 

[green slime]

That was probably the fault of someone brought up in Canada... check their handles. I suspect green_canadaslime

LOL, not from Canada, I'm afraid. New Zealand will have to do!

 

[green slime]

Who changed Armor to Armour in this document?

If you're trying to save space, stick to those American English spellings and save some u's.

I should perhaprs also point out that there is no effective gain to be made by removing those u's. They don't affect the overall space at all.

Instead, try to sympathise with the rest of us who struggle to read WotC books, mourning all those missing u's. What do you have against u?