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<blockquote data-quote="3catcircus" data-source="post: 3315658" data-attributes="member: 16077">Hmm - I voted none of the above because the format depends upon the content.Let's use the d20 rules for argument's sake...1.&nbsp; I want ONE big book for the rules that the players can use, all-encompassing.&nbsp; None of this &quot;splat book&quot; mentality.&nbsp; There are entirely way too many feats that either are over-powered, niche, or do the same thing as each other.&nbsp; There are way too many flakey prestige classes, uber-magic items, and unbalancing spells.&nbsp; 2.&nbsp; For the GM/DM, either the ONE big book can contain GM-specific stuff too, or I'd be willing to have a 2nd big book for him.3.&nbsp; I don't want any Monster Manual type books beyone ONE big book.So far, this models the 3 core books...4.&nbsp; Campaign settings:&nbsp; ONE boxed set or thick hardcover with both paper and downloadable scaleable maps.&nbsp; NO rules should be contained in this book.&nbsp; ONLY text describing the world and its inhabitants.5.&nbsp; Adventures:&nbsp; While I'm a module-hound, I also like the Dungeon Magazine model as well.&nbsp; All I ask is that *each* and *every* adventure provide concrete, solid information on placement in the official campaign worlds for the game.&nbsp; Downloadable scaelable maps should be available.&nbsp; One thing I really disliked about Expedition to Ravenloft is that all of the cool new encounter format maps were only available in the hardcover.&nbsp; You've (yeah, you, Mr. Publisher) *got* to have the maps available in electronic format to begin with - make them available to those that buy the adventure.&nbsp; The maps were cool-looking but I would've liked to slap them down on the game table during combat.&nbsp; If I want them in cardboard, I'll buy them from you.&nbsp; Otherwise, lemme print them out on paper.6.&nbsp; Finally - for God's sake - DON'T republish stuff in multiple books.&nbsp; If something needs errata - post the errata.&nbsp; I don't want another &quot;Nybor's Gentle Reminder&quot; debacle where the spell was published at least 3 times in 3 different books, each time changing something from the last.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="3catcircus, post: 3315658, member: 16077"] Hmm - I voted none of the above because the format depends upon the content. Let's use the d20 rules for argument's sake... 1. I want ONE big book for the rules that the players can use, all-encompassing. None of this "splat book" mentality. There are entirely way too many feats that either are over-powered, niche, or do the same thing as each other. There are way too many flakey prestige classes, uber-magic items, and unbalancing spells. 2. For the GM/DM, either the ONE big book can contain GM-specific stuff too, or I'd be willing to have a 2nd big book for him. 3. I don't want any Monster Manual type books beyone ONE big book. So far, this models the 3 core books... 4. Campaign settings: ONE boxed set or thick hardcover with both paper and downloadable scaleable maps. NO rules should be contained in this book. ONLY text describing the world and its inhabitants. 5. Adventures: While I'm a module-hound, I also like the Dungeon Magazine model as well. All I ask is that *each* and *every* adventure provide concrete, solid information on placement in the official campaign worlds for the game. Downloadable scaelable maps should be available. One thing I really disliked about Expedition to Ravenloft is that all of the cool new encounter format maps were only available in the hardcover. You've (yeah, you, Mr. Publisher) *got* to have the maps available in electronic format to begin with - make them available to those that buy the adventure. The maps were cool-looking but I would've liked to slap them down on the game table during combat. If I want them in cardboard, I'll buy them from you. Otherwise, lemme print them out on paper. 6. Finally - for God's sake - DON'T republish stuff in multiple books. If something needs errata - post the errata. I don't want another "Nybor's Gentle Reminder" debacle where the spell was published at least 3 times in 3 different books, each time changing something from the last. [/QUOTE]

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