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<blockquote data-quote="RSKennan" data-source="post: 6370196" data-attributes="member: 8256"><p>This is all my opinion, of course. </p><p></p><p>Best of 2e: </p><p></p><p>-A Strong DM, capable of making rulings and not having an obscure rule contradict him/her as often.</p><p>-Focus on Exploration and wonder.</p><p>-Focus on the in-game fiction over the gamelike elements. </p><p>-The implication of many diverse settings where the rules work differently.</p><p>-Kits that diversify iconic classes rather than a million new classes (in the form of Archetypes).</p><p>-Simplified skills in the form of proficiencies. (I might actually want a bit more depth for my games, though)</p><p>-The ability to make new subsystems that don't have to fit a core mechanical philosophy if strictly necessary.</p><p></p><p>Best of 3e:</p><p></p><p>-A more rational ruleset than previous editions. Mechanics are reused when they make sense (but this doesn't become a straitjacket).</p><p>-Prestige class-like archetypes (archetypes are like a cross between kits and prestige classes, IMHO)</p><p>-Sorcerer (particularly the Draconic Bloodline)</p><p>-Conditions</p><p></p><p>Best of 4e:</p><p></p><p>-Dragonborn</p><p>-Rituals</p><p>-Some interesting maneuvers in the form of the Battle Master. Though I do wish they had gone further with making the core fighter have more options in a fight. I understand that they wanted to leave the straightforward Champion as an option, so this was the best that they could manage. </p><p></p><p>It's like they took the Soul of 2nd Edition, the Body of 3rd edition, and the Mind of 4th Edition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RSKennan, post: 6370196, member: 8256"] This is all my opinion, of course. Best of 2e: -A Strong DM, capable of making rulings and not having an obscure rule contradict him/her as often. -Focus on Exploration and wonder. -Focus on the in-game fiction over the gamelike elements. -The implication of many diverse settings where the rules work differently. -Kits that diversify iconic classes rather than a million new classes (in the form of Archetypes). -Simplified skills in the form of proficiencies. (I might actually want a bit more depth for my games, though) -The ability to make new subsystems that don't have to fit a core mechanical philosophy if strictly necessary. Best of 3e: -A more rational ruleset than previous editions. Mechanics are reused when they make sense (but this doesn't become a straitjacket). -Prestige class-like archetypes (archetypes are like a cross between kits and prestige classes, IMHO) -Sorcerer (particularly the Draconic Bloodline) -Conditions Best of 4e: -Dragonborn -Rituals -Some interesting maneuvers in the form of the Battle Master. Though I do wish they had gone further with making the core fighter have more options in a fight. I understand that they wanted to leave the straightforward Champion as an option, so this was the best that they could manage. It's like they took the Soul of 2nd Edition, the Body of 3rd edition, and the Mind of 4th Edition. [/QUOTE]
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