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<blockquote data-quote="velm" data-source="post: 1913311" data-attributes="member: 25998"><p>One thing that has been popping up is the 'complexity' of 3E. After playing previous editions, and other game systems, I have to say 3E is among the easiest. All classes use the same advancement chart, saving throws are based on 3 abilities now, and on and on. I would have to say, next to Marvel Super Heroes, this is probably the easiest game I have ever played. All a person has to do is to read the book and sit in a game and watch and learn.</p><p></p><p>I have seen a few posts about competition with video games. Well, I think a large number who get those games ALSO play the Pen and Paper DND, or if they dont, there is a good chance they might. I have spent some time on boards on some CRPG's where people asked what the 'real thing' was like. After a few people responded, they started asking more and more questions. Thier curiosity has been sparked. In a computer game, you are limited by what the designers put in there. What do you think one of those people who have only played a computer role playing game will respond to when you tell them that you are really only limited by your imagination. If that person has a character in a room, they can do whatever they want, they can jump on the bed, they can tear it up looking for a secret compartment. Hey, you just explained to them that they are no longer limited to what some programmer put in. </p><p></p><p>I have seen posts about trying to cater to a younger age. And I have to strongly agree with NOT catering to a younger age. Dont waste the money on marketing, or time and energy coming up with something for a younger crowd. Yes, I saw some of those 'interactive' items of times past. Very bad. Keep it at the current lvl.</p><p></p><p>I think RPGs will always have a negative stigma to them. Anybody know about CHIC publishing? I see the skits in the Simpsons, I saw a skit on Reno 911. They ALL portray the industry in a negative light. (Of course, to us gamers, I think alot of us find them to be pretty hilarious.) </p><p></p><p>Is the industry in a such Dire Straights? That is a difficult thing to answer, I think the publication of 3E helped bring more people in.</p><p></p><p>Another thing to take into consideration is the fact that all that is NEEDED to play the game are a group of people, 4 people, including the DM if he is playing a character. So not many people are needed, sure having another player would be nice, but not needed. A players handbook, a DMG, A MM. That is it. That is all. EVERYTHING else is optional. They do not NEED all those other supplements out there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="velm, post: 1913311, member: 25998"] One thing that has been popping up is the 'complexity' of 3E. After playing previous editions, and other game systems, I have to say 3E is among the easiest. All classes use the same advancement chart, saving throws are based on 3 abilities now, and on and on. I would have to say, next to Marvel Super Heroes, this is probably the easiest game I have ever played. All a person has to do is to read the book and sit in a game and watch and learn. I have seen a few posts about competition with video games. Well, I think a large number who get those games ALSO play the Pen and Paper DND, or if they dont, there is a good chance they might. I have spent some time on boards on some CRPG's where people asked what the 'real thing' was like. After a few people responded, they started asking more and more questions. Thier curiosity has been sparked. In a computer game, you are limited by what the designers put in there. What do you think one of those people who have only played a computer role playing game will respond to when you tell them that you are really only limited by your imagination. If that person has a character in a room, they can do whatever they want, they can jump on the bed, they can tear it up looking for a secret compartment. Hey, you just explained to them that they are no longer limited to what some programmer put in. I have seen posts about trying to cater to a younger age. And I have to strongly agree with NOT catering to a younger age. Dont waste the money on marketing, or time and energy coming up with something for a younger crowd. Yes, I saw some of those 'interactive' items of times past. Very bad. Keep it at the current lvl. I think RPGs will always have a negative stigma to them. Anybody know about CHIC publishing? I see the skits in the Simpsons, I saw a skit on Reno 911. They ALL portray the industry in a negative light. (Of course, to us gamers, I think alot of us find them to be pretty hilarious.) Is the industry in a such Dire Straights? That is a difficult thing to answer, I think the publication of 3E helped bring more people in. Another thing to take into consideration is the fact that all that is NEEDED to play the game are a group of people, 4 people, including the DM if he is playing a character. So not many people are needed, sure having another player would be nice, but not needed. A players handbook, a DMG, A MM. That is it. That is all. EVERYTHING else is optional. They do not NEED all those other supplements out there. [/QUOTE]
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