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<blockquote data-quote="johnsemlak" data-source="post: 707890" data-attributes="member: 7233">[/i]While this may be representive of most DMs (certainly many) It does not represent my preference.&nbsp; Yes, using modules saves time, but also I like many of the good adventures out there, including manuy of the classics of previous editions and good 3e modules by WotC and others (by modules I'm including Dungeon and free online stuff; of course I've only seen a sliver of what's out there).For me, good modules are a pleasure to run and play in.&nbsp; Homebrewed stuff can be good too, but my view is I can't write a better module myself than many of the better modules out there.&nbsp; &nbsp; Also, many modules are so good I simply want to run them, and some of them I would love to run again and again.&nbsp; Many of the best modules I simply enjoy reading and even though I many not get constant use out of them, they often make.&nbsp; Particularly in the old days, I remember seeing new Modules in my FLGS, snatching them up, and devouring them in a single night.Finally, to me modules are important RPG aides because, aside from the core rules, a module (either publsihed or homebrewed) is the most essential thing necessary to play the game.&nbsp; I mean, to play, you have to have some kind of prepared adventure.&nbsp; You can't say that about any of the d20 sourcebooks.&nbsp; Besides the core rules, adventures, the only other thing a DM needs is a setting.&nbsp; Splattbooks, monster books, etc are nice but not necessary for gaming.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="johnsemlak, post: 707890, member: 7233"] [B][/i][/b] While this may be representive of most DMs (certainly many) It does not represent my preference. Yes, using modules saves time, but also I like many of the good adventures out there, including manuy of the classics of previous editions and good 3e modules by WotC and others (by modules I'm including Dungeon and free online stuff; of course I've only seen a sliver of what's out there). For me, good modules are a pleasure to run and play in. Homebrewed stuff can be good too, but my view is I can't write a better module myself than many of the better modules out there. Also, many modules are so good I simply want to run them, and some of them I would love to run again and again. Many of the best modules I simply enjoy reading and even though I many not get constant use out of them, they often make. Particularly in the old days, I remember seeing new Modules in my FLGS, snatching them up, and devouring them in a single night. Finally, to me modules are important RPG aides because, aside from the core rules, a module (either publsihed or homebrewed) is the most essential thing necessary to play the game. I mean, to play, you have to have some kind of prepared adventure. You can't say that about any of the d20 sourcebooks. Besides the core rules, adventures, the only other thing a DM needs is a setting. Splattbooks, monster books, etc are nice but not necessary for gaming. [/QUOTE]

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