Death of Gary Gygax

Murphie · 03-05-2008, 01:10 PM

Boo! Of course, it probably works perfectly well. I just really loved 2nd Edition (pre-Psionics, prz).

LilithAngel · 03-05-2008, 01:43 PM

It's actually a lot of fun (yes, even Psionics, which had been fixed to be A> not broken, and B> more integrated into the game, instead of feeling like an after-thought addition tacked on at the end).

They're already coming out with 4th Edition, however, and from what I'm hearing, it's not sounding too good. They're doing away with classes, and, instead, are going with "roles" and making the player build their own "class", assigning JAs and JTs as they go along, essentially. They're also trying to condense the game mechanics to having everything based off a single roll, but if it's not the D20 system, I'm not sure what they're going for.

In other words, 4th Ed. is shaping up to try to sound like it's an MMO in table top form.

Saphiera · 03-05-2008, 01:51 PM

awww R.I.P Gary, I love D&D! We will miss you!

Murphie · 03-05-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilithAngel

In other words, 4th Ed. is shaping up to try to sound like it's an MMO in table top form.

This is the impression I'm getting as well. So many of the posts I'm reading on other forums are about "grinding builds" and stuff like that. What about the RP, people?

Feba · 03-05-2008, 09:16 PM

Grinding in a tabletop RPG seems very stupid.

I mean, it's 'pen and paper'. Just make the small addition of 'whiteout', and you're all set.

TheGrandMom · 03-05-2008, 10:18 PM

Thank you so much Grizzle (and everyone else) for remembering and honoring this great man. I know Gary and Gail quite well and have enjoyed many rousing conversations with him about gaming. Gen Con's were a huge part of my life growing up. He would also encourage me to "keep on truckin" when I was young and having a hard time being a girl gamer. I have so many fond memories and he will be sorely missed by anyone who's life he touched.

I will be attending services and I will give Gail all of your best wishes.

Mhurron · 03-25-2008, 10:55 AM

In memory of Gary Gygax

03-05-2008, 01:10 PM	#16
Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: Death of Gary Gygax Boo! Of course, it probably works perfectly well. I just really loved 2nd Edition (pre-Psionics, prz). __________________ Murphie.

03-05-2008, 01:43 PM	#17
LilithAngel Have Faith, Be Brave Brass Ribbon of Service Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Blue Ridge, TX Posts: 1,142 Style: Dark Theme V6 Thanks: 437 Thanked 205x in 131 Posts My Mood:	Re: Death of Gary Gygax It's actually a lot of fun (yes, even Psionics, which had been fixed to be A> not broken, and B> more integrated into the game, instead of feeling like an after-thought addition tacked on at the end). They're already coming out with 4th Edition, however, and from what I'm hearing, it's not sounding too good. They're doing away with classes, and, instead, are going with "roles" and making the player build their own "class", assigning JAs and JTs as they go along, essentially. They're also trying to condense the game mechanics to having everything based off a single roll, but if it's not the D20 system, I'm not sure what they're going for. In other words, 4th Ed. is shaping up to try to sound like it's an MMO in table top form. __________________

03-05-2008, 01:51 PM	#18
Saphiera What the frill...... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AFB-NC Posts: 236 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10x in 9 Posts My Mood:	Re: Death of Gary Gygax awww R.I.P Gary, I love D&D! We will miss you! __________________

03-05-2008, 09:16 PM	#20
Feba sweet broken hearted machine Starlight Medal Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Facility A220S-0024, Room 211 Posts: 8,559 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 2,007 Thanked 2,232x in 1,514 Posts	Re: Death of Gary Gygax Grinding in a tabletop RPG seems very stupid. I mean, it's 'pen and paper'. Just make the small addition of 'whiteout', and you're all set.

03-25-2008, 10:55 AM	#22
Mhurron Senior Veteran Iron Emblem of Service Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,231 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,896x in 1,096 Posts	Re: Death of Gary Gygax In memory of Gary Gygax __________________ I use a Mac because I'm just better than you are. HTTP Error 418 - I'm A Teapot - The resulting entity body MAY be short and stout.

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