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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Trickstergod" data-source="post: 1107157" data-attributes="member: 10825">I've a touch of disdain for Wizards revision of 3rd edition; I do, however, have the latest version of the SRD on hand because it wasn't completely without merit.The Arcana Unearthed stuff looks like it has solid, interesting rules. However, I like the iconic classes - druid and cleric inspire me more than "greenbond," and the entire setting behind the rules looks like something out of a bad fantasy novel. The Scarred Lands ranks number one on my list of favorite settings, but just because they're tied into by another book doesn't make that book worthwhile. I have no plans now, or likely ever (though I wouldn't go so far as to say definitely never), of purchasing the book.I also find undeniable fanboys are one of the worst sources for an opinion; bias is fine, and acceptable, if not too great, but there comes a point where it's just too much.Now, with my general opinion on the conversation thus far said, my response to Unearthed Arcana:Unearthed Arcana is really looking like it might be good, and enjoyable. It plays off of the standard Core books, near as I can tell, with alternative spins to them. In particular, I'm looking at the alternate armor class rules - it's one of those things that I think I might integrate, as it would make a low-magic setting all the more viable. Clunking around with just your Dex and a masterwork chain shirt might be fine up until level 5, possibly ten depending on how you build your character, but otherwise, the base attack bonus and strength bonus to hit soon make anyone without a magical ring, amulet, shield, or armor of some kind weapon-bait. I'd rather characters were more based on their level, class, and race, then their magic items. Prestige class alternatives for the Core classes? I'm almost certain to use the one for the paladin. The Charisma 17 requirement they once had made them a rarity; 3rd edition took that away, and now, it seems, there's a big old glut of them in the NPC office. I much prefer them being the elite of the elite, champions of their gods, special for who they are, not just clumped together with fighters, rogues, and the like. The bard and ranger also have some promise in the prestige class field.Vitality and wounds points? Not overly familiar with Star Wars, or Call of Cthulhu, but, this also looks promising. A few other things I could live with, or without, but all in all, this is shaping up to be something Wizards pimps out that I might actually put as a top priority on my book list.</blockquote>

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