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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Old One" data-source="post: 1940053" data-attributes="member: 83">Yep...My approach is very similar.  In my most recent campaign, I allowed only core PHB classes, the monk and the paladin were pseudo-PrCs, stirrups didn't exist and most high medieval arms and armor where unknown (greatsword, plate armors, heavy lance, etc).  Players were free to request additions/changes, but understood that I wouldn't approve things that didn't fit within the flavor of the campaign.  My requirements were: Bring me the source and make a case for it (beyond "I think it is neato").I didn't have many requests, but actually approved about 75% of the ones I did get, including revising the Sorcerer's PC to the Monte Cook version from Eldritch Might I.I think limitations on a campaign are perfectly fine.  In the 23 years I have been involved with D&D, I have never felt that campaign limitations limited my enjoyment of the game (as either a player or GM), provided:(1) They are understood ahead of time by both the players and GM.  As long as there is agreement and buy-in by all parties from the outset, there shouldn't be an issue.  If a player isn't comfortable with restrictions on a campaign, that's fine...different strokes for different folks - they probably should find a different game to play in.  As a GM, however, I feel no compunction to approve that latest twinked out half-dragon shadowdancer/assassin/archmage PrC because a player thinks its "kewl" and that his/her enjoyment and/or PC development will be stunted if they can't have access to it.(2) Requests are treated evenly (no favoring one players).(3) Requests are given a fair hearing (no automatic "no").With the veritable explosion of version 3.x material, a very busy life, limited review/prep/playing time and no desire to load my shelves with gaming books that I will never use or only pull 1 or 2 items from (like I did in the 2E days), designing a campaign with limitations works for me and the players that have chosen to be a part of my campaign.  Again, not for everyone - but reasonable with the caveats above.~ Old One</blockquote>

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