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<blockquote data-quote="smootrk" data-source="post: 3233540" data-attributes="member: 28583">I think you will run into problems as each player will likely find that one thematic option located in a book that is not on their personal list of sources.&nbsp; For instance, nearly every single book has something to offer a mage (a feat, a spell, etc.), or for a warrior type (again feats).&nbsp; I love a character (with a player) who stays true to a given theme, regardless of other options that may be more powerful, but any 'munchkinizing players' will always rationalize their choices.You are trying to foster a certain play-style choice, when individual players don't 'get' or necessarily 'want' that style.&nbsp; Additionally, any player with a short list may be put off because the Draconic or Dark themed character has several books to cherry pick through.Again, I think the general concept of trying to encourage themed characters is wonderful, but I just don't think imposing limits helps encourage anything - but I am not saying that completely open season on books helps either.&nbsp; In fact, it probably fosters cherry picking for those players with personality types that want to powergame.&nbsp; Thus, as I see it, the problem lies not in the books, but in the personality types who are playing the game.I have a different style of DMing.&nbsp; If a player goes out and supports the hobby (and FLGS) then I tend to say 'great... lets see how we can fit this in'.&nbsp; Maybe not the best style for maintaining a campaign theme, but it seems to work well in the interpersonal arena.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="smootrk, post: 3233540, member: 28583"] I think you will run into problems as each player will likely find that one thematic option located in a book that is not on their personal list of sources. For instance, nearly every single book has something to offer a mage (a feat, a spell, etc.), or for a warrior type (again feats). I love a character (with a player) who stays true to a given theme, regardless of other options that may be more powerful, but any 'munchkinizing players' will always rationalize their choices. You are trying to foster a certain play-style choice, when individual players don't 'get' or necessarily 'want' that style. Additionally, any player with a short list may be put off because the Draconic or Dark themed character has several books to cherry pick through. Again, I think the general concept of trying to encourage themed characters is wonderful, but I just don't think imposing limits helps encourage anything - but I am not saying that completely open season on books helps either. In fact, it probably fosters cherry picking for those players with personality types that want to powergame. Thus, as I see it, the problem lies not in the books, but in the personality types who are playing the game. I have a different style of DMing. If a player goes out and supports the hobby (and FLGS) then I tend to say 'great... lets see how we can fit this in'. Maybe not the best style for maintaining a campaign theme, but it seems to work well in the interpersonal arena. [/QUOTE]

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