Personally, when D&D3e came out I was impressed. Considering I was never much of a fan of the D&D in general, it seemed to me they had done a superb job taking...
Personally, when D&D3e came out I was impressed. Considering I was never much of a fan of the D&D in general, it seemed to me they had done a superb job taking...
If there is anyone out there that would like to check out Darwins World, they have a real good deal on Darwin's World 1 at the RPGMall. You can basically buy...
Hi All! I had to turn off my cloaking device and exit my role as lurker to enter in this fray. I can't say that I HATE D20 per se, but it was a disappointment....
I hate D20 because it is a level based system, I prefer point based systems like white wolfs D10 system, and Mutant Chronicles hero point system. Once you get...
I'll try to explain why I passionatley dislike D20 and where this all began for me. I started roleplaying between the ages of 10 and 12. A dearly departed...
You just explained why you don't like AD&D. Not speciffically why you don't like D20....
James Jarvis
JJarvis@...
Apr 1, 2004 5:18 pm
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So you don't like levels? Cool. You don't play a lot of computer rpgs either then? You're missing out....Knight of the Old Republic is one of the best...
Great post James. I agree absolutely. I HATE when gm's add or have house rules...unless I was there when it was made. I didn't like the d6 Star Wars system...
... You don't have to keep track of levels in a computer game. Hell, a computer game can model realism as closely as the coders wish. For me, one of the...
... I'm honestly not sure how this differs from ANY game where you gain powers/abilities/skills with time. The main difference is that level games give you a...
You could minimalize eraser burn in a D20 game by just adding ones level to all "skilled" skill scores as they existed after creation. Start with 3 ranks in...
James Jarvis
JJarvis@...
Apr 1, 2004 6:08 pm
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The answer is for some smart dude to invent the electronic character sheet and start selling them. Something like a thing touch-pad with color lcd areas for...
... I never thought I would buy a D20 product until today ... I bought it and must say the setting is pretty cool. I can't wait to get my hardcopy in the...
I have known about Gamma World since I started gaming back in '84 but the current D20 version is the first one I bought. I was impressed, it was a lot less...
Dear Listees, [/lurk] -I prett much feel the same way about "d20", it's a sad attempt at ripping off one of the best systems ever devised(Talislanta's Action ...
Renton, WA - Microsoft proudly announces the acquisition of Wizards of the Coast from Hasbro. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates was quoted as saying, "I believe...
It is the same reason I hated AD&D, limits on character development. D&D 4th & 5th edition (AD&D power rules were 3rd ed, D&D3e = 4th, D&D3.5e = 5th) D20...
Yes I know that they are making Aeon (oops Trinity), Abberant, and Adventure into D20 products. I imagine that the new WoD will go the same way. I still have...
... Actually, the only reason the Dune RPG ever saw print was because WOTC ponied up the cash for it. LUG didn't have the money. WOTC bought LUG primarily to...
YEah they realy did a good job of bridging the gap between Level and Point based systems. The guys down at Green Ronin & Super Unicorn do a great job. It's...
Personally I laughed my butt off when I read this just after logging on this morning. I'm still snickering at the whole silly thing. I was wondering what they...
Chris Van Deelen
chrisv@...
Apr 1, 2004 11:59 pm
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Could do that, would be a bit expensive though. Although it could be very flexible, just load the character sheets for different games in and go from there....
Character sheets on palm pilots, the next step of gaming. I'll stick with my pen and paper, it is dificult to keep playing when your battery runs out on your...
well allow me to retort lol i was introduced to ad&d 1st ed way back when, in 1980 then i discovered talislanta and decided ad&d sucked... talislanta rules...
