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<blockquote data-quote="Herremann the Wise" data-source="post: 5692810" data-attributes="member: 11300">Actually, what I think he might be doing is trying to present a framework that all previous versions of D&amp;D can be tied to - not just 4e. By having broad categories of expertise, each edition can be mapped to the &quot;new&quot; system. My character's an expert in x because he is an elf, or is a thief, or has a particular kit, or has so many ranks in a skill, or has a particular theme or item.The meat of the article is reducing the amount of rolling - trying to make things automatic when they should be, and non-automatic when they shouldn't. It allows for a degree of commonsense by the DM rather than a strict observance of numbers and a check. Roll when it's exciting to do so, don't roll when you can just transfer the standard information, and reward attentive players and good play.There are of course many issues with this approach - as there are issues with any chosen approach. By maintaining a universal feel though, I think he is succeeding at the primary goal of inclusiveness - even if many think the actual approach sucks.I will always have time for someone who likes to put ideas out there, and particularly when that someone is Monte Cook.Best RegardsHerremann the Wise</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Herremann the Wise, post: 5692810, member: 11300"] Actually, what I think he might be doing is trying to present a framework that [B][I]all [/I][/B]previous versions of D&D can be tied to - not just 4e. By having broad categories of expertise, each edition can be mapped to the "new" system. My character's an expert in [i]x[/i] because he is an elf, or is a thief, or has a particular kit, or has so many ranks in a skill, or has a particular theme or item. The meat of the article is reducing the amount of rolling - trying to make things automatic when they should be, and non-automatic when they shouldn't. It allows for a degree of commonsense by the DM rather than a strict observance of numbers and a check. Roll when it's exciting to do so, don't roll when you can just transfer the standard information, and reward attentive players and good play. There are of course many issues with this approach - as there are issues with any chosen approach. By maintaining a universal feel though, I think he is succeeding at the primary goal of inclusiveness - even if many think the actual approach sucks. I will always have time for someone who likes to put ideas out there, and particularly when that someone is Monte Cook. Best Regards Herremann the Wise [/QUOTE]

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