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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ForeverSlayer" data-source="post: 6001147" data-attributes="member: 91812">That was not an overhaul I'm afraid. The 3.0 and 3.5 books were compatible but the fact that 3.5 was printed was because there was no online tools like 4th edition did. If DDI existed back in 3rd then there would be no need for a reprint of the books. WHY A REVISION?The new Dungeons & Dragons game debuted in 2000. In the threeyears since the d20 Open System energies the RPG industry, we’vegathered tons of data on how the game is being played. We considerD&D to be a living game that constantly evolves as it is played.We’ve gathered feedback from as many people who have played D&Das we could. We’ve talked to you at conventions, examined countlessmessage boards devoted to the game, and collected information from avariety of customer-response outlets including our customer servicedepartment. We used all this data to retool the game from the ground upand incorporate everyone’s suggestions. We listened to what you had tosay, and we responded enthusiastically to improve the game and thisproduct. If this is your first experience with D&D, we welcome you to a wonderfulworld of adventure and imagination. If you used the prior version of this book, rest assured that this revision is a testament to our dedicationto continuous product improvement. We’ve updated errata, clarifiedrules, and made the game even better than it was. But also rest assuredthat this is an upgrade of the d20 System, not a new edition of the game.This revision is compatible with all existing products, and those productscan be used with the revision with only minor adjustments.What’s new in the revised Player’s Handbook? We’ve increased thenumber of feats and spells to choose from, and we’ve added new classfeatures to the barbarian, bard, druid, monk, ranger, and sorcerer. Theentire book has been polished and refined, all in response to your feedbackand to reflect the way the game is actually being played. We’vestreamlined some rules, expanded others. We’ve overhauled skills andspells. Take a look, play the game. We think you’ll like how everything turnedout.How about read the above? It comes straight from the 3.5 PHB. Now what is the difference between posting all of this on DDI and reprinting another book containing the errata that was available at that time? Also, why would you want to use an older ruling over a new one when the intent was to fix it? I guess 4th edition escapes this like it does everything else. 3rd edition didn't benefit from the convenience of DDI like 4th edition did. Your definition of "overhaul" and "incompatible" differ from mine.</blockquote>

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