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<blockquote data-quote="an_idol_mind" data-source="post: 4120544" data-attributes="member: 43749">When 3rd edition came out, I saw two big improvements over 2nd edition.First, there was the unified mechanic. That made it much easier to explain to new players how the game was played. In addition, a lot of other rules bits were cleaned up. For example, ability scores went to using a universal modifier rather than a number of different tables.Second, there was an increase in character options. This was a big one for me. My biggest problem with 2nd edition, or most previous editions for that matter, was the fact that the core system had some arbitrary restrictions stuck into it. 2nd edition got past these options by introducing kits and later the Skills &amp; Powers supplement, which quickly led to rules overload on my part. The introduction of feats and a better multiclassing system allowed for more customization with fewer supplements, which was immensely useful.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="an_idol_mind, post: 4120544, member: 43749"] When 3rd edition came out, I saw two big improvements over 2nd edition. First, there was the unified mechanic. That made it much easier to explain to new players how the game was played. In addition, a lot of other rules bits were cleaned up. For example, ability scores went to using a universal modifier rather than a number of different tables. Second, there was an increase in character options. This was a big one for me. My biggest problem with 2nd edition, or most previous editions for that matter, was the fact that the core system had some arbitrary restrictions stuck into it. 2nd edition got past these options by introducing kits and later the Skills & Powers supplement, which quickly led to rules overload on my part. The introduction of feats and a better multiclassing system allowed for more customization with fewer supplements, which was immensely useful. [/QUOTE]

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