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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JoeBlank" data-source="post: 1922977" data-attributes="member: 1806">Like howandwhy99, I am privileged to be tolerated as a player by both dialo and Olgar Shiverstone.  This has led me to the conclusion that it is the DM, and the players, that make the game. The setting is secondary.   I like 3.5 far better than I do OD&D, and indeed never even considered playing in an OD&D campaign until I saw diaglo's enthusiasm. I knew that he would pour his heart and soul into the game, and that regardless of the rules and setting it would be fun. I was right.  Similarly, while I resect the detail and many aspects of the Forgotten Realms, it is far from my favorite setting. But FR a la Olgar is a great game. Both diaglo and Olgar love what they are doing, and are dedicated and well-prepared. Neither comes anywhere close to railroading, but instead give the players freedom to do as they please. Many sessions I am surprised to hear afterwards that the DM had no idea of the directions we would take. I certainly can't tell during the game.  Sorry, I'm rambling and getting off topic.  Play: Any setting that is loved by a DM who puts in the time to know the setting and prepare, as the DM will make the game great.  Run: I'm getting to know Oathbound, and am excited about what I see so far. Same goes for Eberron. With both settings I am far from being the knowledgeable, well-prepared DM that I know makes for a good game, but hopefully I will get there eventually. I better, because I plan to send my own players to Oathbound soon.</blockquote>

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