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Jun 10, 2008 09:06

I haven't actually played yet, so take this for what its worth ( Read more... )

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cullum June 10 2008, 15:57:40 UTC

Heh. I had almost exactly the same reaction, right down to the GEAS comparision. However, did you notice how well the at-will/encounter/daily paradigm maps onto the old GEAS material? I think I'm going to run a game set in Gwynelad.

sircedric June 10 2008, 16:18:00 UTC

You know, that could really be a fun world to run in. Btw, you should come try out IFGS one of these days, we are converting a bunch of old GEAS games over to IFGS and starting up Gwynelad again. :) So far we have Book of Light and Betrayal and some mini quests converted. I'm working on All's Fairy this week with Will J. :)

cullum June 10 2008, 18:06:58 UTC

Sounds like it could be fun. I'm a bit burnt on 'gard right now, what with office and running Rakis. Could be just what I need :)

sircedric June 10 2008, 19:43:31 UTC

The fighting is different but fun. And the RPing is great. We have a siege bargame coming up that I'm producing. I can give more info to you this weekend if you want.

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harmonicfission June 10 2008, 18:53:07 UTC

Your comment about equal but same and fine balance reminds me more of MMO's than table-tops. I heard (Penny Arcade?) that an RPG based on D&D4 is inevitable (probably soon). So it makes me wonder if thats the paradigm being used by those who created the new system.

What happens to the whole D20 open-source thingy now?

jwock June 10 2008, 19:44:01 UTC

It is obvious from the design that 4e is meant to be MMOish. I had thought it was an attempt to appeal to the WoW audience, but the idea that an RPG/MMO would be based on it seems even more par for the course. D&D Online blew chunks.

The new "4e Game System License" is due out this week and I have no idea what to expect. They promised that 4e would still be a d20 game, which I suppose technically it is...

jwock June 10 2008, 20:01:14 UTC

Actually, I realize, you might be thinking of D&D Insider. Its supposed to be Wizards new full D&D Web support that includes the "D&D Table Top" which lets people play with each other online.

ladypentacles June 10 2008, 20:37:18 UTC

Huh. I'm sorry to hear this, honey, especially given how excited you were for its arrival. Perhaps things will change once you play?

jwock June 10 2008, 21:08:23 UTC

I hope so. The other reservation I have is that it is SO obviously combat oriented. They tucked informational and roleplaying abilities in the corners where they could, but overall, its a battlesystem. Its would be like trying to do a role-playing game with Amtgard rules... its just not made for it.

More reports after I get into it.

tree_hugger1123 June 10 2008, 23:00:23 UTC

on that note, though. I heard they really streamlined combat to reduce battle time. Something I know we have had an issue with in the past.