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April 29, 2012 at 12:49pm
GMChris voted in the poll, "In a game that provides limited access to self-healing, which do you prefer?".

April 29, 2012 at 12:29pm

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GMChris voted in the poll, "What kind of access should player characters have to self-healing?".

April 29, 2012 at 12:29pm

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EmperorJD added a comment to WotC_Trevor's blog post on the DnD Next group.

Tone and Edition
A few years ago, I woke up and realized what I thought was fantasy...

April 29, 2012 at 12:07pm
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Marandahir

I'm a big believer in "Getting to Yes." Present the options, all the options, to the players, and see what they latch onto. Then build a game around what they are playing. If they want to play a Tiefling, don't screw them over for wanting to play the Tiefling. Build a story that will accommodate that choice. If the player WANTS to have risks involved with the racial choice (because those risks could be a roleplaying MINE, like having to wear robes to disguise a devilish appearance), that's...

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September 27, 2012 7:22 AM PDT

GMChris

My campaign is quasi-historical, so I'm constantly saying no to races I haven't already distorted history to accommodate. I don't care one way or another about the frequency designations, because it should vary greatly from setting to setting.

March 19, 2013 8:27 AM PDT

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April 25, 2012 at 6:47pm
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light_wing

A pin; a dungeon door.

June 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

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April 5, 2013 12:47 PM PDT

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jskell27 voted in the poll, "What’s the best way to reflect your control over how competent your character is with a skill? (Choose one.)".

April 12, 2012 at 1:11am
jskell27 voted in the poll, "How many skills would you prefer to see on a skill list? (Choose one.)".

April 12, 2012 at 1:11am

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EmperorJD added a comment to WotC_GregB's blog post on the DnD Next group.

What’s in a (Spell) Name?
Melf. Tasha. Bigby. Leomund. Drawmij. Otiluke. Tenser. Evard. Other than...

April 12, 2012 at 1:03am
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Maxthemighty

I really like the idea proposed by Kayal. Alternate names in stat blocks allow the best of both worlds with the added bonus of providing additional inspiration for roleplaying

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June 24, 2012 6:27 PM PDT

ZarJaMar

I find this an absolutely brilliant idea. It keeps the history of the game while presenting options that doesn't exactly fit. One might even go as far to say that several versions of the same spell exist in a world, but the manifestation remains different with each variation (Example: Bigby's Crushing Hand may appear different in some way than Zarumon's Crushing Hand). I don't propose the difference to be enough to actually matter mechanically, but visual cues and flavor could differ that...

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October 26, 2012 7:23 PM PDT

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mhbjarkistef voted in the poll, "Should eponymous spells be part of the core game?".

April 12, 2012 at 1:00am
Brapnor voted in the poll, "How many resources should a cleric spend healing allies?".

April 12, 2012 at 12:58am

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Brapnor voted in the poll, "Does game flavor need to be directly supported by game mechanics?".

April 12, 2012 at 12:56am
Brapnor voted in the poll, "Can the holy damage and radiant damage types exist in the same game?".

April 12, 2012 at 12:38am
GMChris voted in the poll, "Elements of Adventures (Least)".

April 12, 2012 at 12:34am
GMChris voted in the poll, "Elements of Adventures".

April 12, 2012 at 12:33am

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jskell27 voted in the poll, "Sneak Attack".

April 12, 2012 at 12:31am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Random monsters and treasures ".

April 12, 2012 at 12:29am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Players can balance risk versus reward".

April 12, 2012 at 12:28am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "DM freedom to present what he or she wants".

April 12, 2012 at 12:28am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "DM guidance for monsters (some kind of CR system) ".

April 12, 2012 at 12:28am

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EmperorJD added a comment to WotC_GregB's blog post on the DnD Next group.

Complexity vs. Ease of Play
The great thing about 4th Edition is that the character choices provide...

April 12, 2012 at 12:23am
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Righel

I like varying complexities and mechanics between character classes. That's what makes it fun. A wizard doesn't have healing powers, sword-skills, armor, or an affinity for stealth and shadow. In being a wizard you have chosen that you want to be a spellcaster, one who fights with his magic. In being a rogue, you have forgone spellbooks and claymores for sneak attacks and lock-picking. Maybe the NUMBER of traits doesn't add up, but those traits are also in varying areas of that character, and...

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August 5, 2012 9:52 PM PDT

GMChris

Just joined and grinding through previous posts. I wanted to agree with Blackdrazon. I believe it is very important to have classes that are both simpler and more complicated than the median (yes, that will happen by definition, buy you know what I mean). There need to be novice-friendly classes to introduce new players, and more complex classes for those who like to juggle options.
The simple option is especially important. I run a youth D&D game and I've watched them run through...

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March 19, 2013 7:38 AM PDT

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About Me

About Me: I guess I am one of those antique gamers or at least becoming one. I began playing D&D and Avalon Hill war-themed and rpg boxed games at age 9 and that was roughly 25 years ago. I still continue to play RPGs both table top and online as well as MtG with my wife, friends, and also my children who are in training. I have played all editions of D&D except the latest as player and GM. I also play many other games not in the TSR/WotC lines. I am US Army Veteran where I used to DM every weekend in other countries and stateside. I haven't played nearly as much as I want to since I've gotten out. Time is limited while I finish my Mathematics and CompSci degree.

Movies: Sci-Fi and Action pretty much covers it. I'll watch a good drama, comedy, or romance movie if they grab my attention either from the cover, trailer, review, or otherwise.

TV Shows: Again Sci-Fi and Action mainly. I like those CSI type shows also, although, I believe I am not susceptible to the CSI-effect.

Books, Comics and Graphic Novels: The original TMNT before they became kiddified, X-Men, and Punisher.

Music: Can listen to anything, but normally stay up to date with top 40 music.

Wizard Book Lines:

Dark Sun
Dragonlance
Eberron
Forgotten Realms
Magic: The Gathering
Other D&D

Hobbies: Fixing Computers, Games, Archery, Martial Arts

Likes: Gaming, Computers, Math, Science

My Games:

Dungeons & Dragons
Heroscape
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering Online
Star Wars Roleplaying Games
Star Wars miniatures

Other Games I Play: WotC:
Star Wars TCG
D&D 3/3.5 Herald Level GM

D20:
Modern
Spycraft

TSR:
D&D
AD&D 1st
AD&D 2nd
Greyhawk
Forgotten Realms
Dragonlance
Gamma World
Star Frontiers
Top Secret

Palladium:
TMNT
Heroes Unlimited
Ninja and Superspies
After the Bomb
Advanced Recon

SJ Games:
Car Wars/Autoduel
GURPS

White Wolf: (WOD)
Vampire
Werewolf
Mage
Hunter

WEG (d6):
Star Wars

FASA:
ShadowRun
BattleTech
Star Trek

WhizKidz:
Mage Knight
Heroclix
Mechwarrior

Victory Games:
James Bond 007

Paranoia
Twilight 2000
Worlds Of Wonder
Star Fleet Battles
Star Warriors
Panzer Leader
Squad Leader

MMORPG (only problem with these is that imagination is limited by game engines ruleset):
LOTRo -- not current
Fallen Earth: not current
Champions Online: not current
DDO -- Current
NWN -- Current
NWN2 -- Current
Runes of Magic -- Current
Star Wars Galaxies -- not current
DAoC -- not current
WOW -- not current