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Message: <blockquote data-quote="drothgery" data-source="post: 2515686" data-attributes="member: 360">Just for a start...First, we keep classes and levels, hit points, 7 of the 11 core classes, armor as AC, and the arcane/divine split because a game that lacked these would not be D&D (the arcane/divine split would be dropped from Dave's d20 Fantasy, but belongs in Dungeons & Dragons).Second, we get rid of multiple rules for the same thing. 3.x went a long way in this direction, and the job should be finished. So DR goes away entirely (replace with conditionally higher AC). So does SR (just use better saves for magic-resistant creatures). And sorcerers are getting scrapped by this principle as well, because we're making all casters spontaneous casters (as per point three).Third, we'll make the core spell-casting mechanic spell-point based because everyone understands it (because nearly computer and console RPG in existence uses a point-based mechanic). And we'll fix multiclass spellcasters while we're revamping the magic system (as they shouldn't need PrC patches to be viable); I'm not quite sure how to do this (I think a unified spell point pool and caster level = character level probably would work).Fourth, we'll get rid of the "you need this feat/class ability to use this skill to do this" mechanics, because they're just annoying. Is there any real reason why you shouldn't be able to track with just ranks in Survival or disarm traps with just ranks in Disable Device? Didn't think so. Instead we'll just have class abilities that grant bonuses to skills.Fifth, some classes will be departing the core rules and show up in the supplements instead. Monks will disappear for Oriental Adventures (or its analogue). Druids and Barbarians will be banished to a wilderness book.Sixth, I like tactical combat (even if I'm just as happy with a d4 on a battlemat as with a mini), but D&D needs some simplification and standardazation for non-attack manuevers.Seventh, no one has enough skills in D&D 3.x except high-int rogues. Give everyone more and/or consolidate the skill list.</blockquote>

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