D&D 4E Sight unseen - what are your plans for 4E?
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Evilhalfling
Adventurer
I will discuss it with my gaming group.
I will probably by the books, how quickly will depend on reviews posted here.
2 players will by the new books as soon as they are avalible, 2 will not, the last im not sure about. I won't change over the existing game - but the PCs are 8th level already and my games tend to end around 12th.
When 3.5 came out we continued playing 3.0 for a while (although using the new ranger for NPCs) then swiched DMs and the new guy ran a short 3.5 game. When I started again, it was a hybrid, in the same world, but on a different continent. My last enthusiastic change was to the XPH - when it came out 3.0 psionics was discarded quickly and totaly (except for the soulblades continued as a prestige class, although it was never actually used.)
I once made a list of how often the editions had changed, counting skills and powers as 2.5ed
I will probably by the books, how quickly will depend on reviews posted here.
2 players will by the new books as soon as they are avalible, 2 will not, the last im not sure about. I won't change over the existing game - but the PCs are 8th level already and my games tend to end around 12th.
When 3.5 came out we continued playing 3.0 for a while (although using the new ranger for NPCs) then swiched DMs and the new guy ran a short 3.5 game. When I started again, it was a hybrid, in the same world, but on a different continent. My last enthusiastic change was to the XPH - when it came out 3.0 psionics was discarded quickly and totaly (except for the soulblades continued as a prestige class, although it was never actually used.)
I once made a list of how often the editions had changed, counting skills and powers as 2.5ed
I picked "something else." After 3.5, I learned that I prefer 3.0; and have been running a 3.0 game recently. With 3.0, I can use Omega World and Judge Dredd. I couldn't read Star Wars Saga. I just don't have the inclination to learn another set of complex rules. I am even tempted to go back to Rifts after reading Machinations of Doom recently. Also, I really prefer Savage Worlds for runing games. All these factors probably mean that I won't be playing 4e.
I figured some time ago that 4e would be the end of it for me. Even though I have culled my collection to one shelf, I still have more material than I will ever use. Overall, I'll probably save a lot more money to put to other uses.
I figured some time ago that 4e would be the end of it for me. Even though I have culled my collection to one shelf, I still have more material than I will ever use. Overall, I'll probably save a lot more money to put to other uses.
Zaruthustran
The tingling means it’s working!
Assuming it's an actual new edition, then I plan on switching to 4E after I finish my current campaign (Savage Tide adventure path). I feel like I've seen all that 3.5 has to offer, and we're getting in to the "tack on new mechanics" phase of this edition. I remember that from 2E, and those were dark times indeed. 
So I'll switch if 4E is truly a completely new edition with significant changes--I'm looking at you here, "Magic System". If it's just "D&D 3.75", then I'll buy the PHB just to keep up with the gaming community, but probably won't bother to switch my game over or evangelize the new edition to my friends.
-z
So I'll switch if 4E is truly a completely new edition with significant changes--I'm looking at you here, "Magic System".
If it's just "D&D 3.75", then I'll buy the PHB just to keep up with the gaming community, but probably won't bother to switch my game over or evangelize the new edition to my friends. -z
Wombat
First Post
I started with OD&D, pre-1st edition, pre-"boxed sets" or "beginner sets".
I dropped out when "1st edition" came out.
I came back for 3e.
I never made the switch to 3.5
I'll see you guys again around 6th or 7th edition.
In the meantime, I have Ars Magica, 7th Sea/L5R, True20, and a few dozen other games to play...
I dropped out when "1st edition" came out.
I came back for 3e.
I never made the switch to 3.5
I'll see you guys again around 6th or 7th edition.
In the meantime, I have Ars Magica, 7th Sea/L5R, True20, and a few dozen other games to play...
Lord Zardoz
Explorer
I picked Definite, but with a bit of a caveat.
I know that at some point, I will use the system. I also intend to buy the books at about the time they come out. However, I do not expect to do so immediately.
When 3rd edition came out, I was not presently running or involved in a D&D campaign. It was a convenient time to upgrade. At the moment, it is quite probable that I will be running a game. Absent an overwhelming demand to change to a new ruleset, I expect to stick with my current rule set.
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I know that at some point, I will use the system. I also intend to buy the books at about the time they come out. However, I do not expect to do so immediately.
When 3rd edition came out, I was not presently running or involved in a D&D campaign. It was a convenient time to upgrade. At the moment, it is quite probable that I will be running a game. Absent an overwhelming demand to change to a new ruleset, I expect to stick with my current rule set.
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