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August 22, 2012 at 8:26pm
Neuroglyph posted to his forum thread.

Forum Topic: A Modest Proposal to Unify the Fanbase without D&D Next

August 1, 2012 at 9:33am
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Why we don't need another edition of D&D
I have given this alot of thought and I really think WotC is going the wrong...

July 17, 2012 at 8:16pm
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Hedgehobbit

While I agree with your opinion, the fact is that D&D has reached the point of being an established iconic product. There's a reason that the 2012 Ford Mustang looks like the 60s Mustang. People want a mustang to look like a mustang just as people want D&D to look like the D&D they remember from the 80s.
4e is the New Coke of RPGs. It doesn't matter how good 4e or 5e are. 5e doesn't need to be better then 4e, it just needs to similar to AD&D and have the same quirks and...

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July 18, 2012 7:37 AM PDT

Neuroglyph

@wrecan - yup I imagine four smaller teams and a pack of cheerful die-hard freelancers for each design team.
@Hedgehobbit - Yet 5E is looking less and less like AD&D and more like a hot mess of a game designed by a committee. Why re-invent the game when you can cater to all 100% of your fan base by simply supporting products for all of them? We don't need a new system, we need content to play the systems we already own.

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July 18, 2012 9:16 AM PDT

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Neuroglyph posted to thecasualoblivion's forum thread.

Forum Topic: Is WotC even trying to unite the community anymore?

July 17, 2012 at 11:02am
Neuroglyph posted to Osgood's forum thread.

Forum Topic: Anyone Else Having Trouble Keeping Players Interested?

July 17, 2012 at 10:42am
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Working in the Game Mine www.wizards.com

July 9, 2012 at 12:18am
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TardisMaximus

Also a player since 2nd ed, and 4e is my favorite for many reasons.
But as it relates to monsters, the 4e stat block is by far the best, and there is really no reason we can't have that style stat block along with a few good paragraphs of fluff.
As many other posters have said, the monster vault and threats to nentir vale books nailed this concept perfectly, just copy this format for Next and it's a done deal.

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July 12, 2012 6:06 PM PDT

BerylBrightshade

On board here! The monsters were the thing in 4th ed. that I liked most! But yeah, some monster ecology like in 2nd ed would bring the epic fantasy flavor back.

July 16, 2012 4:54 PM PDT

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July 5, 2012 at 12:58pm
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Neuroglyph Trying to get through all this new material folks have been sending me for reviews!

Mood: busy

July 5, 2012 at 12:57pm
Neuroglyph I have a spring cold, plus my allergies are in full swing. Please use a Vorpal Sword on me!!!

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July 5, 2012 at 12:56pm
Neuroglyph and DaveyTripp are now friends.

July 5, 2012 at 12:55pm
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Magic Items in D&D Next www.wizards.com

July 2, 2012 at 8:56am
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Monster Design in D&D Next, Part 2 www.wizards.com

June 18, 2012 at 7:46am
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Bounded Accuracy wizards.com

June 17, 2012 at 9:18am
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PrestonSnow

I know this is a long shot, since your comment is 5 months old at the time of my reply, but bounded accuracy essentially describes a paradigm shift in the "mathematical engine" that runs behind the scenes. In earlier editions there was this ever-escalating quasi-arms race between the PCs and the DM, with the PCs gaining ability bonuses and attack bonuses every level making it increasingly difficult for the DM to construct challenging encounters. The bounded accuracy system spaces out these...

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March 14, 2013 10:00 AM PDT

Greyson

Thanks for the input on this, PrestonSnow. Now it makes sense. And you nailed something I do to this day in 4E - "level-up" creatures so they are a challenge to the party.

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April 3, 2013 9:39 AM PDT

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Exposing the Fractures in the D&D Community
For a game that is ostensibly meant to bring the D&D community back together...

May 27, 2012 at 6:28pm
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Alphastream1

Maybe. I find it hard to really tell, given how easy it is for people to be negative rather than constructive on the Internet. For example, it isn't uncommon for my buddies and I to spend a bunch of time saying things like "oh, can you believe how they did xyz" or "what were they thinking when they wrote abc" for any new sourcebook. But if you ask us whether we recommend it, we would all say yes. As Yoda says about the Dark side of the Force, going dark is faster, easier, more seductive, and...

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May 28, 2012 11:56 AM PDT

tomjscott

I agree with Alphastream1. I think it is more often the case that those unhappy with something are the ones who post in the forums. So, the dominance of negativity, to me, is just an indication of that. Plus, I see the same people going back and forth over the same issues, which isn't really representative of any majority.

May 29, 2012 3:46 PM PDT

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Neuroglyph posted to Cogline's forum thread.

Forum Topic: Why handling spell attacks differently than weapon attacks? (AC vs. Saving...

May 24, 2012 at 4:21pm
Neuroglyph posted to Artifact's forum thread.

Forum Topic: What will be the legacy of 4e?

May 24, 2012 at 10:59am
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Fighter Design Goals www.wizards.com

May 1, 2012 at 5:56pm
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throneworld

One thing about #6 that I find strange is the notion of "If the fighter can get close, the wizard's dead." That seems to be the angry old-school consensus, along with the related "If the wizard can keep the fighter at a distance, the fighter is dead." Whatever happened to "I ready my bow and shoot him in his eye"? Why should a fighter's ranged attacks be less deadly than his up close ones, if he is truly versatile (#4 above). I admit, I do love the idea of balance across classes so I never...

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June 17, 2012 12:49 AM PDT

BerylBrightshade

I actually totally agree a high level fighter should be able to hit a wizard with a bow attack, its just that on average arrows do less damage than heavy weapons since you don't get your str bonus unless you have a special bow, and this would mean it takes 3 or 4 rounds of arrows (whatever) to take down the wizard outright, giving the wizard hope of escape (teleport). I posted the earlier comment purely in response to #6 above suggesting that a high level fighter should be close to immune to a...

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July 17, 2012 8:04 PM PDT

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Rule-of-Three: 04/24/2012 www.wizards.com

April 24, 2012 at 11:04am
Neuroglyph added a comment to WotC_GregB's blog post on the DnD Next group.

Backgrounds and Themes: A Closer Look
A little while ago, I pulled back the curtain so I could show you what we...

April 20, 2012 at 12:38pm
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Gnurd0

I just wanted to comment that I think this is brilliant design. It allows DMs the flexibility to allow players to be what they want to be, without having to shoe-horn in other classes, or force them to feel like they aren't able to be as successful in what they want by making them deal with cross-class skill restrictions. At the same time, you have an "easy out" as the DM by either forcing class based backgrounds and themes or iliminating them completely. Brilliant work so far, can't wait to see...

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July 12, 2012 12:38 PM PDT

ulrikbb

The party background concept makes my spine tingle too. I love it when my party cooperates well and have things in common. It inspired me wildly as a DM.

August 7, 2012 4:27 AM PDT

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Neuroglyph added a comment to Centauri's blog post.

Trust, Mistrust, and Points Between
I don't know about you, but the example Bruce Cordell described in...

April 13, 2012 at 12:01pm
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Centauri

What I'm worried about is an over nostalgic glorification of non-grid play. That's why I refer to the example; it seems to gloss over the kinds of issues that can arise. The article makes mention of advantages and disadvantages existing for different modes of play, but I think the disadvantages of "TotM" are being downplayed. The supposed disadvantages of gridded play are currently at the forefront of everyone's minds, so "TotM" is riding on a wave of rather misplaced nostalgia.
I go...

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April 16, 2012 10:46 AM PDT

WotC_Trevor

Bruce does mention some of the issues with theater of the mind (and even points out that issues of both are too complex/many to go into in great detail in the article), but I think your blog offers a good peak and some insight into what most of us have probably experienced at one point or another. I don't think Bruce is trying to pretend those problems didn't exist, but I got the feeling he didn't want to rip either system a new one.
My bit about them not throwing gridless away was mostly...

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April 16, 2012 11:31 AM PDT

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About Me

About Me: Been playing D&D for over 30 years now - have played all incarnations of the game, including 4e, of course.

Have started a blog site at http://www.neuroglyphgames.com to support D&D 4e and share my D&D experience with the community.

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Forgotten Realms
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Hobbies: Fantasy Gaming, MMORPGs, reading and writing scifi fantasy

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