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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30 Mar 2003 : 18:52:39
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Ok here it is, i am possibly going to update to 3E! I may just do this if i get a second campaign going. If i was to update would you recommend wait off until 3.5 came out or not? Also what im not sure about is are all the 3E books '3.5 proff' i.e. can i buy them and use them with the 3.5 Rules. In addition to this if i was to update what should i get? (plz remeber im still at skool so money is tight)
Hanx
Elrond
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2003 : 23:32:02
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| I'd suggest that you wait for the 3.5E. So you'll be able to read them both to see what's the best. Furthermore, 3.5E won't be a revolution so any 3E module will be usable with. |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 12:04:52
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Allegedly the biggest 'rules' impact will be for the Ranger and Druid class. Probably making them a little more 'customizable'...
If you can wait for the books to come out... yeah, probably that's the best thing to do. If not, then there should be nothing to stop you from converting. The changes in 3.5 are not very drastic and will not alter existing campaigns uch, if at all... according to WotC. |
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 15:57:23
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Mumadar,
What do you know about 3.5? Do you have an insider's view or something? I am DYING to know what this thing is about! |
My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 16:31:50
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Originally posted by ArionElenim
Mumadar,
What do you know about 3.5? Do you have an insider's view or something? I am DYING to know what this thing is about!
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 17:39:12
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I think you should get the Player's Guide. That's really a good start if you don't have any previous experience with creating characters. I was in the same position a few months ago, but I bought Faiths & Pantheons. However, once I got my *new* stash of 2e books and took a look at the DM and Player guides, I really got a good [read: much needed] eye opener. Enjoy!
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Q: Is anything being done to half-orcs and half-elves?
A: Many of the races in the Player's Handbook received minor changes, but both half-orcs and half-elves are extremely popular as PCs. If we changed them significantly (particularly the half-orc, which is a very powerful and popular PC race) we would do a disservice to fans of those races and the revision.
IM not so HO, they already did a 'disservice to fans' when they changed half-elven infravision to "low light" vision. Many other players that I know loved half-elves since they had that ability, even if it was more limited than a normal elf.
I'd also like to see them leave the druid and ranger classes alone- (I think that the ranger should have the follower, not the druid. One of the other things they shouldn't have changed from 2e!)::sigh::
::Walks away disgusted and heads for a pile of tomes with brown, green, and blue covers. Gold letters shimmer in the light as she opens the books and begins to read::
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 17:43:54
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Ehm... half-elven vision is still similar to elven vision in 3e Kitira as it was in 2nd edition. It is just no longer called 'infravision'...
And rangers still get animal companions... with the right feats and skills (just of the top of my head). Besides, DM's are often open to these things, especially when it comes more to role-playing rather then rule-playing  |
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 17:59:56
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ah, so my beloved DM still lives. Good to see you alive and well.
I understand your point and its well taken. I just happen to know alot of 'ruley' people that I play with. This was not an attack on you or your gaming style, but it bites when I'm trying to work with a 'ruley' DM. |
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 18:02:39
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Thanks, folks....
How do we feel about this new change? |
My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 19:45:12
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Thank you all for your help, i shall wait until 3.5 comes out. Any one have any idea how much it will cost.
In addition to this what else is essential other than:
1)The DM Guide
2)The players Handbook
3)The Monster Manual
4)Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
Bear in mind that this campaign of mine will be set in Baldur's Gate. Oh and i forgot i do have a copy of The players Handbook for 3E It LOOKS much better, the combat system is differant, abit more simple i think (But the amount of information on the character sheets seems to put people off). I can warn you all that if it wasn't for this Handbook i would still be trying to play JUST 2nd Edition. (On the other hand i will still be playing 2nd Edition with another 2 groups )
Hanx
Elrond |
Once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore-
While i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 22:53:45
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IMO, WOC just should have just left well enough alone. 3E has got to be one of the biggest waste of times I have ever read. There are some things that have potential to be good additions, (Feats come first to mind) but the majority of it is just too hack and slash to me. My main problem is that 3E gives WAY too much to a beginning PC. Where's the struggle to get these abilities? Where's the challenge? Just because you're a particular class or race means you just get them? Yeah, THAT makes sense.
I'm finding that I'm usually in the minority when it comes to this newest edition, but that's ok. If it gets more people into the hobby, then more power to it. The people I play with feel the same way, so we'll just stick with good 'ol 2E.
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"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
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kahonen
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Apr 2003 : 21:05:24
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Originally posted by Yasraena
I'm finding that I'm usually in the minority when it comes to this newest edition, but that's ok. If it gets more people into the hobby, then more power to it. The people I play with feel the same way, so we'll just stick with good 'ol 2E.
Don't fix it if it ain't broke!
You aren't the only one with this attitude, Yasraena. I feel much the same although my players are now encouraging me to change to 3E and I have incorporated some aspects of 3E into my current games.
As for 3.5? It sounds to me like a money making scam! Hasbro have recently been fined an awful lot of money in the British courts for price fixing and I suppose they have to pay for it somehow. I can tell you one person who definately will not be buying the new books. |
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