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<blockquote data-quote="ExploderWizard" data-source="post: 5896307" data-attributes="member: 66434">Exactly. The artwork does not need bewbz to be adult but the writing needs to assume if not maturity, at least an inkling of intelligence in the reader. &nbsp;When I read my B/X rulebooks at age 10, I didn't get the feeling that the writing was talking down to me. Reading through them again as an adult I still don't feel that way even though the rules are clearly marked for ages 10 and up. &nbsp;The core 3E texts were dry and somewhat boring to read through (much like a technical manual) but served well enough as references. &nbsp;The 4E texts made me feel like I was taking a remedial reading class. The target reading level felt about right for 3rd-4th grade. I think that had more to do with turning me off that edition than the mechanics. &nbsp;So please, ensure these books are written at the adult level. Kids who like these sorts of games will still have no trouble with it and adults can actually enjoy it too. This doesn't mean the rulebooks have to be filled with mature themes or risque artwork at all. Proofread the text. If it sounds like you are teaching a grade schooler how to read then start over.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ExploderWizard, post: 5896307, member: 66434"] Exactly. The artwork does not need bewbz to be adult but the writing needs to assume if not maturity, at least an inkling of intelligence in the reader. When I read my B/X rulebooks at age 10, I didn't get the feeling that the writing was talking down to me. Reading through them again as an adult I still don't feel that way even though the rules are clearly marked for ages 10 and up. The core 3E texts were dry and somewhat boring to read through (much like a technical manual) but served well enough as references. The 4E texts made me feel like I was taking a remedial reading class. The target reading level felt about right for 3rd-4th grade. I think that had more to do with turning me off that edition than the mechanics. So please, ensure these books are written at the adult level. Kids who like these sorts of games will still have no trouble with it and adults can actually enjoy it too. This doesn't mean the rulebooks have to be filled with mature themes or risque artwork at all. Proofread the text. If it sounds like you are teaching a grade schooler how to read then start over. [/QUOTE]

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