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@newbiedm holes myself then have a lot of crappy books that try to fill in every possibility. 36 minutes ago via web
@newbiedm missing any strides with the stuff they are able to produce. I'd rather have a handful of well written books and fill in any... 37 minutes ago via web
@newbiedm It's not necessarily that a company needs to keep supporting a particular title, they just need to make sure that they aren't... 38 minutes ago via web
@newbiedm When they die before they hit their stride or get too bloated (3.x I'm looking at you), it's a different song and dance. 39 minutes ago via web in reply to newbiedm
@newbiedm It depends on how "complete" the system is. Star Wars Saga Edition? Perfect length. I can use those tools for years and years. 40 minutes ago via web in reply to newbiedm
@TheUniverseGM LOL! #RPGchat about 2 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to TheUniverseGM
@TheUniverseGM Or using esoteric methods that were only understood by the group members to determine range. That was fun too. #RPGchat about 2 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to TheUniverseGM
@TheUniverseGM I totally agree. Just an easy example to throw out there. #RPGchat about 2 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to TheUniverseGM
RT @DarthJerod: @TheUniverseGM Can you say #DnDnext basic set? I can. #RPGchat about 2 hours ago via TweetChat
@TheUniverseGM Do you want gridded combat? Then hang these lovely French drapes over the combat system. #RPGchat about 2 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to TheUniverseGM
@TheUniverseGM It'll be interesting to see what layers they can put "on top" of the core. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to TheUniverseGM
RT @TheUniverseGM: Re: introducing noobs, Ive had a great experience with #dndnext so far. Check it: wp.me/p1Dgju-vh #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat
@thornlord Can't speak to that. Not familiar with C&C unfortunately. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to thornlord
@EricMPaq But with there being no skill list outside of those from backgrounds, they're going to play a lot like NWP I feel. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to EricMPaq
@TheUniverseGM It feels to me what d20 Core would be if there ever were one. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to TheUniverseGM
@thornlord @phalanx The Skill Bonuses from backgrounds smack of non-weapon proficiencies to me. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to thornlord
@phalanx Gone are numerous miscellaneous modifiers. Instead you largely have Advantage/Disadvantage #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to phalanx
@d20Blonde @DarthJerod Hope that first round of surveys opens their eyes to that limitation. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat
@d20Blonde Indeed. Skype is the only way I play. Can't stand or understand their stance on it. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat in reply to d20Blonde
@TheUniverseGM Odd as it is to say, I don't know that I can honestly say I have a favorite edition. #RPGchat about 3 hours ago via TweetChat

Name Ben Erickson
Location Fargo, ND
Web http://corerulebo...
Bio Part time blogger, part time wannabe game designer, full time geek and husband. Proud member of the Gamer Nation.