Why do/did you choose (A)D&D as a system to play?

Pseudo Stupidity · Post by **Pseudo Stupidity** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:05 pm

Polite has the best avatar in the universe.

I didn't pick the system I use, the group switched so I switched with it. Fucking Pathfinder.

Aryxbez · Post by **Aryxbez** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:17 am

talozin wrote: Over the longer term, I've "started" playing again for various reasons, but the most common one is that it's a good common ground. People may or may not have ever heard of Maelstrom or The Riddle of Steel, but virtually everyone who plays RPGs at all at least knows what Dungeons & Dragons is.

Yes, I'm apparently among that number, having learned about a couple older games this day, Maelstrom = realistic combat, already sounds like a wash for a game. Whereas, I'm curious in regards to how the "Riddle of Steel" holds up, if have any links, or explanation otherwise?

shadzar wrote:
Aryxbez wrote:buttstab,~~~Rod of Lordly Might

ok, dont use those two in the same sentence again, please.

but with all the d20 systems you prefer the D&D iconics or sacred cows is what you are saying?

Great day to blow ones mind, and you did say please, so I suppose I shall perhaps refrain. Would it help if I say "Facestab" + Rod of Lordly Might next time? (laughs)

Anyway, not so much "sacred cows", least ones that are just bad for design, like +1 swords, and attributes. I used to care about those, till I got past the part where that just some out of game aesthetic, that wasn't entirely good for long term entertainment, in the case of +x weapons/armor/items. Although did like how 3rd edition had tables comparing your attributes to other creatures in the world, it's nice in that aspect, similar of how can compare 18 int, being a genuis level, or said strength to being like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime (or just conan even). I think I do like the iconics yes, like the Beholder, Slaadi, mindflayers, all cool monsters adapted in other media, showing their place in the world of buttstabbings. Also like flavorful items in general, not as important, nor well known as the creatures of D&D for me, but still can enjoy flavorful item like the 3rd edition Sunblade, or..Rod of Lordly Might (always wanted one of those).

Don't really have "brand loyalty" nor feel D&D game should be limited by such, especially in advent of better design ideas. To my knowledge, one of the good D20 products out there, and don't know of any other D20 games that can suit high level fantasy better. If there was one better that came along, with actual working RNG, I think I would further lean towards that.