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<blockquote data-quote="Charles Dunwoody" data-source="post: 8196514" data-attributes="member: 17927"><p>I ran one campaign of TOR 1E and actually helped playtest the rules (back when that was done on forums of all things).</p><p></p><p>There were some rule elements I did not like. Combat was a little too static and I felt that the roleplaying encounter jumped into the deep end too quick with brand new characters talking to kings.</p><p></p><p>Both of these rule elements got an overhaul in 2E and I'm maybe in the minority in thinking this was needed. I hope I like the changes and improvements.</p><p></p><p>2E is supposed to use more unified mechanics as well, which I think will be a big leap forward. I do like the dice pool and d12 die and I'm glad that has been kept.</p><p></p><p>What I did like was the magic and excitement, as you mention. Because TOR really is a hex crawl your character feels very small in a very big world. You really feel like you're walking leagues in Middle Earth with a backpack and sore feet. It was wonderful.</p><p></p><p>I like the no spells. The people of Middle Earth had magical abilities but PCs didn't play wizards. I like this element and it is being enhanced in 2E. More special abilities based on who you are and where you are from.</p><p></p><p>The growing Shadow was also powerful. You could feel Sauron slowly becoming more and more aware of your fellowship. And you felt the weight and pull of your worst impulses and you could give in to them as Boromir did. The world was beautiful but a darkness was growing not only in the world but also in your PC's heart.</p><p></p><p>The adventures were great. The locations were great. The NPCs were great. The feel was very Middle Earth.</p><p></p><p>2E is also bringing in landmarks--small pockets of legendary adventure sites. This will pair nicely with the longer adventures of 1E.</p><p></p><p>I like the 2E art better. Less shiny and clean. </p><p></p><p>We are also getting the Shire. And get to play secondary characters from the books.</p><p></p><p>Also, Moria is coming.</p><p></p><p>So, yeah, I'm all in for a second edition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Charles Dunwoody, post: 8196514, member: 17927"] I ran one campaign of TOR 1E and actually helped playtest the rules (back when that was done on forums of all things). There were some rule elements I did not like. Combat was a little too static and I felt that the roleplaying encounter jumped into the deep end too quick with brand new characters talking to kings. Both of these rule elements got an overhaul in 2E and I'm maybe in the minority in thinking this was needed. I hope I like the changes and improvements. 2E is supposed to use more unified mechanics as well, which I think will be a big leap forward. I do like the dice pool and d12 die and I'm glad that has been kept. What I did like was the magic and excitement, as you mention. Because TOR really is a hex crawl your character feels very small in a very big world. You really feel like you're walking leagues in Middle Earth with a backpack and sore feet. It was wonderful. I like the no spells. The people of Middle Earth had magical abilities but PCs didn't play wizards. I like this element and it is being enhanced in 2E. More special abilities based on who you are and where you are from. The growing Shadow was also powerful. You could feel Sauron slowly becoming more and more aware of your fellowship. And you felt the weight and pull of your worst impulses and you could give in to them as Boromir did. The world was beautiful but a darkness was growing not only in the world but also in your PC's heart. The adventures were great. The locations were great. The NPCs were great. The feel was very Middle Earth. 2E is also bringing in landmarks--small pockets of legendary adventure sites. This will pair nicely with the longer adventures of 1E. I like the 2E art better. Less shiny and clean. We are also getting the Shire. And get to play secondary characters from the books. Also, Moria is coming. So, yeah, I'm all in for a second edition. [/QUOTE]
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