I voted for "a combination", but in retrospect I really am a "consume" guy. That said, I personally feel that the 4e MM was a little under-fluffed, and I'd like to see more of that brought back (I really like the 4e phb and dmg, though).
I think that there should be a bit of visual fluff for inspiration, but at the same time I don't want them interfering with the alignment of the text, or the organization of my charts. I feel as although I very much liked the balance in 3e books, that's one complaint I had. I liked the info blocks in 4e, although from memory, I could deal with them being a little more uniform, and a little less "cram all this crap in a tiny card." Ultimately, the PHB should have the instructions clear and...
View full commentI think that there should be a bit of visual fluff for inspiration, but at the same time I don't want them interfering with the alignment of the text, or the organization of my charts. I feel as although I very much liked the balance in 3e books, that's one complaint I had. I liked the info blocks in 4e, although from memory, I could deal with them being a little more uniform, and a little less "cram all this crap in a tiny card."
Ultimately, the PHB should have the instructions clear and uninhibited, but perhaps a few VERY RAD half-full page art breaks for getting the juices flowing. Especially at chapter/section intro pages, and they should showcase the particular sections' theme.
Examples: full page mural of all the PC races gathering for the race/creation section, then the inside of a kings' armory for the equipment section, and a crowded tavern for the non-combat rules section, etc. Ramble ramble.
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