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<blockquote data-quote="Ulrick" data-source="post: 4527494" data-attributes="member: 775"><p>It all comes down to just find your favorite edition and then shut up and play. 1st Edition has been around for decades and still there is a fan base. And that fan base provides its own support. It's a pity though that others don't feel that way.</p><p></p><p>I ran a 1e campaign last Spring. I had more fun running that campaign than I did with 3.5e. Unfortunately, the players didn't like the rules--despite the fact the combat was faster, despite the fact that I used OD&D for combat tracking and initiative. Some resisted tracking down a PHB--despite their cheapness and availability. They also didn't like all of the combat tables in the DMG--even after a photocopied them for their use. So, sadly enough, the campaign ended. </p><p></p><p>4e seemed like a breath of fresh air compared to 3.5e. I personally think it has a lot of attributes that 1e has. But instead I encounter hostility toward it "Screw 4e, all WotC wants is more money! I'm going with Pathfinder!" Or the time I got booed for even showing the 4e core books at a gaming club meeting.</p><p></p><p>Do people now place more trust/distrust in the game itself rather than the DM? I know I run good games, regardless of edition (though I'll hesitate running 3.5e for personal reasons). But with certain people, they must have that RIGHT EDITION. It doesn't matter who's running it, if it's not the RIGHT EDITION then they won't play.</p><p></p><p>It's frustrating. </p><p></p><p>One reason I ran 1e is because there is still plenty of PHBs out there that are cheap. Their not making any more books that have to feel obligated to purchased. And if you want more options, Unearthed Arcana, the Dungeoneer's and Wilderness Survival Guides are still available--for cheap. But it just wasn't good enough. </p><p></p><p>I just want to run a great game and tell a great story. I want to just play.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ulrick, post: 4527494, member: 775"] It all comes down to just find your favorite edition and then shut up and play. 1st Edition has been around for decades and still there is a fan base. And that fan base provides its own support. It's a pity though that others don't feel that way. I ran a 1e campaign last Spring. I had more fun running that campaign than I did with 3.5e. Unfortunately, the players didn't like the rules--despite the fact the combat was faster, despite the fact that I used OD&D for combat tracking and initiative. Some resisted tracking down a PHB--despite their cheapness and availability. They also didn't like all of the combat tables in the DMG--even after a photocopied them for their use. So, sadly enough, the campaign ended. 4e seemed like a breath of fresh air compared to 3.5e. I personally think it has a lot of attributes that 1e has. But instead I encounter hostility toward it "Screw 4e, all WotC wants is more money! I'm going with Pathfinder!" Or the time I got booed for even showing the 4e core books at a gaming club meeting. Do people now place more trust/distrust in the game itself rather than the DM? I know I run good games, regardless of edition (though I'll hesitate running 3.5e for personal reasons). But with certain people, they must have that RIGHT EDITION. It doesn't matter who's running it, if it's not the RIGHT EDITION then they won't play. It's frustrating. One reason I ran 1e is because there is still plenty of PHBs out there that are cheap. Their not making any more books that have to feel obligated to purchased. And if you want more options, Unearthed Arcana, the Dungeoneer's and Wilderness Survival Guides are still available--for cheap. But it just wasn't good enough. I just want to run a great game and tell a great story. I want to just play. [/QUOTE]
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