Ok, I have a few problems with this. I agree that if it doesn't feel like D&D then it is a failure, as let's face it D&D is a big enough phenomenon in the gaming world that it can't really be changed (kind of like Star Wars). My problems are that if the mechanics of the past are what worked, then why not used them? To me, fighters were much more creative and fun in 1e/2e than either 3e or 4e, though 4e wasn't too bad, they just felt like any other class with different trappings. My other issue...
View full commentOk, I have a few problems with this. I agree that if it doesn't feel like D&D then it is a failure, as let's face it D&D is a big enough phenomenon in the gaming world that it can't really be changed (kind of like Star Wars). My problems are that if the mechanics of the past are what worked, then why not used them? To me, fighters were much more creative and fun in 1e/2e than either 3e or 4e, though 4e wasn't too bad, they just felt like any other class with different trappings. My other issue is the experience at the table. Reading various fora there are more and more pbp, pbem, and other online connections being used to play. What I think they really mean is the experience at THEIR table, i.e. the Encounters/Lairs/tournament play style.
OK, now that I have read the article, I am even more convinced this new game is being even more marketing driven then 4e. They are looking for absolute answers to questions that are based upon peronal choices and openions. There is no set level were a campaign ends, that will far from group to group or camapign to campaign. I am currently starting a new camapign (in a Pathfinder/3.5 hybrid system) at 8th to 9th level, becase it fits the design for the campaign. When will it end, when the players...
View full commentOK, now that I have read the article, I am even more convinced this new game is being even more marketing driven then 4e. They are looking for absolute answers to questions that are based upon peronal choices and openions. There is no set level were a campaign ends, that will far from group to group or camapign to campaign. I am currently starting a new camapign (in a Pathfinder/3.5 hybrid system) at 8th to 9th level, becase it fits the design for the campaign. When will it end, when the players and myself decided it will.
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