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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Edgewood" data-source="post: 3584793" data-attributes="member: 20132">I will add that I do understand how AOO's work. My preference not to use them is driven more by a desire for a more streamlined mechanic that involves combat (which is the most rules intensive mechanic in D&D, aside from the magic rules). Again, AOO wasn't chosen specifically, it's just one example of a set of unwieldy rules that I have less patience for. My decision of course is purely for my own reasons. I respect all players who want to stick with 3.5. I also totally respect anyone who says that they enjoy the current incarnation of D&D with its plethora of books and options. I'm of the opinion however that it's simply not working for me. I know myself very well however. I'll drop away from it for a while, and then one day I'll find myself thumbing through the DMG or PHB and think to myself, "this wasn't so bad...." and I'll wind up right back where I started. It's cyclical. But, until then, it's time to explore new lands.</blockquote>