Re: [Re: [DL] Re: Product updates [D&D OT]]

[Ogy Joe <OgyJoe@netscape.net>]

I don't know if I would agree it is the best, but it isn't bad.  The lack of
gaining experience for tresure is a disappointment, but it is nice that you
now only have to concentrate on one die type (with the exception of damage) is
nice.  I think it is a whole lot easier to initiate new players on the d20
system, due to one of the most complicated things used to be what die type to
roll when to do what.  Making it so simple did lose a few things in my
opinion, but this is a Deadlands forum, so I will not go too far off topic in
that rant.  The most redeeming thing about the new DnD is the d20 system open
gaming license.  That way other compaines can build on to it or alter it
without ruining it entirely.  Just reading the background story of the new
Scarred Lands by Sword & Sorcery sounds like it has a great world to work
with.  Here are the links for Sword & Sorcery/Necromancer Games:

http://www.swordsorcery.com/
http://www.necromancergames.com/

If you like DnD, I recommend checking out these sites.

Ok, this concludes my DnD 3E rant.

Ogy Joe
"I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy...wait a minute...yes I
did."

Ross Coburn <coburn@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> natasha_corey@yahoo.com wrote:
> 
> > Yea, that's the general impression I get, despite my
> > opinions to the contrary.  It's just, well,
> > intimidating to the uninitiated.  And in my opinion,
> > there are better places to go for fantasy genres.
> > *shrug*  
> > 
> > Sad to say, but I think I'm just to - young to be
> > properly awed by the Great Temple of D&D.  No offense
> > meant to anyone!  :)  But that doesn't mean I can't
> > laugh my tuckus off at KODT.
> 
> For what it's worth, I think D&D3 is by far (and away, and not even close)
> the best fantasy system out there.  The guys at WotC really, really did an
> excellent job with it.  If you're curious, it's also a good time to get
> interested, since with essentially only the one book to buy (unless you're
> the DM, there's actually significantly less to absorb for a new player than
> Deadlands.
> 
> I've been playing D&D for a long time off and on (not going to start that
> pissing match again; it's not my fault I was 4 when You Know Who started
> gaming...  at least I don't need dentures to chew! <g>), and the 3rd
Edition
> is, IMO, heads and shoulders above ninety-five per cent of the gaming
> product out there.  I'm speaking strictly of the Core Rules, mind, but
> they've really done a job on it.
> 
> Ross Coburn
> coburn@sympatico.ca
> 
> 
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