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<blockquote data-quote="Nonlethal Force" data-source="post: 3070620" data-attributes="member: 35788">As both a writer and a gamer I can say that there is a difference.&nbsp; When I write, I want things to happen so they do.&nbsp; Sure, occasionally I do model the characters off of actual builds and occasionally I even allow dice to randomize my writing by indicating the speed a conflict is resolved or to what level a story character is successful.&nbsp; But the difference is that if I want to write about a fighter or thief that rules the world, I can.&nbsp; In D&amp;D the game, it is far less likely to happen.Having said that, I do prefer a game that has an attempt at balance.&nbsp; I don't demand nor expect perfect balance because my RL experience tells me that it isn't perfectly balanced.&nbsp; But I do want a guarantee that I can meaningfully contribute.&nbsp; It could happen in 1e, but its more likely to happen at all levels in 3e.Besides, as it was pointed out.&nbsp; In an unbalanced game, you can't always play a character that is great.&nbsp; In a balanced on, you can.&nbsp; In both games you can choose to sub-optimaly play.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Nonlethal Force, post: 3070620, member: 35788"] As both a writer and a gamer I can say that there is a difference. When I write, I want things to happen so they do. Sure, occasionally I do model the characters off of actual builds and occasionally I even allow dice to randomize my writing by indicating the speed a conflict is resolved or to what level a story character is successful. But the difference is that if I want to write about a fighter or thief that rules the world, I can. In D&D the game, it is far less likely to happen. Having said that, I do prefer a game that has an attempt at balance. I don't demand nor expect perfect balance because my RL experience tells me that it isn't perfectly balanced. But I do want a guarantee that I can meaningfully contribute. It could happen in 1e, but its more likely to happen at all levels in 3e. Besides, as it was pointed out. In an unbalanced game, you can't always play a character that is great. In a balanced on, you can. In both games you can choose to sub-optimaly play. [/QUOTE]

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