[UA] So I was reading through UA when it hit me...

[Remathilis]

Races: Elf (supped up), Human, Dwarf, Halfling/Hobbit
Classes: Generic Warrior, Expert (HD d8, 8 SP), Spellcaster (HD d6, Spells as bard, divine only).
Prestige: Bard (tweaked), Ranger
Defense Bonus
Wound/Vitality
Armor as DR
Weapon Groups (Some choices limited)
Reputation
Taint
Limited Spell Choices (Basically, cut major flashy spells)

All EQUALS

A pretty darn good Middle Earth d20.

Thoughts?

 

[Gutboy Barrelhouse]

That was nicely spotted; a keen insight!
(doffs helmet and bows)

 

[Desdichado]

Sure, why not? It's pretty good at a lot of literary worlds, though -- nothing about it just screams Middle-earth, if that's what you're asking.

But, sure, it works a heck of a lot better than vanilla D&D.

 

[hong]

Races: Elf (supped up), Human, Dwarf, Halfling/Hobbit
Classes: Generic Warrior, Expert (HD d8, 8 SP), Spellcaster (HD d6, Spells as bard, divine only).
Prestige: Bard (tweaked), Ranger
Defense Bonus
Wound/Vitality
Armor as DR
Weapon Groups (Some choices limited)
Reputation
Taint
Limited Spell Choices (Basically, cut major flashy spells)

All EQUALS

A fairly generic, middle-of-the-road fantasy RPG.

A pretty darn good Middle Earth d20.

Well, maybe that too, since ME pretty much defines "generic" and "middle-of-the-road" for a lot of people, it seems.