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    • Arcane_Springboard

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

      Modularity and Combat Subsystems
      We’ve talked a lot about the existence of optional rules modules in D&D...
      June 27, 2012 at 2:00pm
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      dorovinaire
      dorovinaire
      The idea of subsystems being placed on top of the core system is very appealing to me. I have been a heavy user of house rules across my D&D experience (Basic Set through to 4e). What I think would be an outstanding add-on to D&D Next would be a generic set of guidelines that allows DMs to develop their own subsystems in a controlled and balanced way...
      I'm excited about the developments occurring with D&D and look forward to hearing about developments...despite truly enjoying...

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      August 3, 2012 11:40 PM PDT
      eheide
      eheide
      I can see the narrative combat module becoming a mainstay in my group, however, are there plans to include spell options? I would like to see the return of 3E meta-magic feats (i.e. Enlarge Spell) and this would be a perfect fit for them. As spellcaster declares if they want to "enlarge" a spell and take the appropriate modifier to their attack; this makes spells more dynamic in combat.
      August 5, 2012 6:57 PM PDT
    • Arcane_Springboard

      Arcane_Springboard created a new forum thread on the DnD Next group.

      Forum Topic: An adventure OTHER than Caves of Chaos?
      May 28, 2012 at 4:42pm
    • GMChris

      GMChris voted in the poll, "Magic properties 2".

      May 23, 2012 at 11:49am
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    • GMChris

      GMChris voted in the poll, "Morale".

      April 13, 2012 at 11:26am
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    • GMChris

      GMChris voted in the poll, "Simulating Combat".

      April 11, 2012 at 3:55pm
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    • GMChris

      GMChris voted in the poll, "Do you like Rob’s proposal?".

      March 28, 2012 at 11:48am
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    • GMChris

      GMChris voted in the poll, "Ease vs. Complexity".

      March 23, 2012 at 11:31am
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    • GMChris

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

      March 23, 2012 at 11:13am
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    • GMChris

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

      March 23, 2012 at 11:13am
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    • GMChris

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

      March 23, 2012 at 11:13am
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    • GMChris

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

      March 23, 2012 at 11:13am
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    • Arcane_Springboard

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

      The Role of Skills
      Alright, I want to talk to you about skills. Skills have their origins in...
      March 2, 2012 at 2:19pm
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      Rablin
      Rablin
      I like skills in 3E but found the points system too fiddly and also the bonuses got to big to fast, higher levels could almost always make a check unless I threw in ridiculous DCs. I like the Tier idea, just make sure it scales with the levels.
      June 18, 2012 5:45 AM PDT
      jesterg86
      jesterg86
      I in general like the skill points of 3e, but I also liked when semi-redundant skills were merged. I, however, want the merges to make sense. It makes sense for Open Lock and Disable Device to go together, and it makes sense for Sleight-of-Hand and Escape Artist to go together, but it does not really make sense to me to combine all four into one skill.
      Also, I strongly believe in a difference between Search skill as an active skill, and Spot and Listen belonging to a separate, passive...

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      July 17, 2012 2:49 PM PDT
    • jskell27

      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.)".

      March 2, 2012 at 2:18pm
    • jskell27

      jskell27 voted in the poll, "How many skills would you prefer to see on a skill list? (Choose one.)".

      March 2, 2012 at 2:17pm
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    • jskell27

      jskell27 voted in the poll, "Hit Points".

      March 1, 2012 at 1:38pm
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    • Arcane_Springboard

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

      Just Bigger Numbers
      Sometimes it’s tempting to think of high-level play as being just like...
      February 24, 2012 at 11:25am
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      Rablin
      Rablin
      Monte's statement and Demohidu's colourfully written comment are both right on the money! Let's try to achieve that with some well designed mechanics to back it up.
      June 15, 2012 3:13 PM PDT
      EvanK
      EvanK
      I love Marcos and Demohidu's suggestions. My only concern is I don't want high level gear to be mandatory at higher levels—shackling the DM to treasure tables has problems.
      But the key thing is, I like the notion that at higher levels, each class is functioning at their peak whatever that peak is. For a Fighter, dodging most attacks and hitting most of the time makes sense as a high level goal. For a Wizard that's bending reality. The Fighter is more threatened by reality bending attacks,...

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      July 8, 2012 7:53 AM PDT
    • Koga305

      Koga305 voted in the poll, "Should big numbers be a hallmark of high-level play? ".

      February 24, 2012 at 11:24am
    • Koga305

      Koga305 voted in the poll, "How much complexity should exist in high-level play?".

      February 24, 2012 at 11:24am
    • Arcane_Springboard

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

      Multiple Attacks
      Ragnar leaps forward, axe rising and falling to clear a path through the...
      February 16, 2012 at 11:41am
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      jcordes
      jcordes
      I would prefer to see multiple attacks as a "Feat" or theme selection. Some warriors are good at beating down one opponent, others are good at fighting several at once. And a lesson we learn from "The Princess Bride" is that these two styles are very divergent.
      June 27, 2012 2:53 PM PDT
      EvanK
      EvanK
      I'm all for multiple attacks or single attacks being a Feat or Theme option. In particular, the idea that any attack in a sequence could be a Combat Maneuver appeals to me.
      Being able to choose between complex combos or large, single strikes feels like a nice, Fighter appropriate equivalent to a Wizard's spell preparation options.

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      July 8, 2012 8:16 AM PDT
    • luchexx

      luchexx voted in the poll, "".

      February 13, 2012 at 10:17am

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