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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dragonhelm" data-source="post: 4325902" data-attributes="member: 3867">Their approach reminds me of the transition to the Fifth Age in Dragonlance.  The end result was a divided fan base, both in terms of setting (4th age vs. 5th age) and system (AD&D vs. SAGA).Reboots can be both good and bad.  MASH was a better TV show than a movie.  BSG's original series was good at the time (still a fan), but the new version is fantastic.  Marvel's Ultimates line is also quite popular, enough so that it influences the movies.  At the same time, I couldn't imagine rebooting Star Wars or Lord of the Rings.  It just kind of depends on the property, its initial success and iconic status, and its fans. I'd say to build upon the Holy Six (Chronicles and Legends), then maybe reboot.  Maybe.  I'm not convinced that a reboot is in order for Dragonlance yet, but it could be fun.I totally disagree with this.  The Dragonlance Chronicles is a classic series beloved by a multitude of fans.  To rewrite Chronicles would be a disservice to Weis and Hickman and to Dragonlance fans everywhere.</blockquote>