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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Astral Pain]
#21990947 - 07/24/15 03:48 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Astral Pain said: My older brother played and this is the book I remember.
 I used to paint the little metal figures though when I was a kid. I remember they were soft and chewy.
Yeah that shit there is what I know. Haven't played in ages tho. And yeah those pewter fugures. I used to paint those too.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: mndfreeze]
#21990963 - 07/24/15 03:51 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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mndfreeze said: 2nd edition is the best. All this new fangled hoo haw and non-THACO based gobblygook just dont make no sense. Might as well be Cyberpunk.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: TheGreenArrow]
#21991767 - 07/24/15 06:41 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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TheGreenArrow said: It's refreshing to see so many shroomerites gaming! I used to play ADnD all the way through 3.5 and a little 4.0. I thought even 3.5 was oversimplified and 4 was just unimaginative crap! But to answer OP's question it really depends on what you're going for. I feel like earlier versions are harder to learn, but much easier to rely on roleplaying.
The later versions are so simple its like, "What do you do?", " I do feat.". I think that really just turns it into a power grind if you let it.
Now that I think about it my friend might have some AD&D books.
Have you guys ever tried those roleplaying forums? I'm brand new to the idea.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Astral Pain]
#21991826 - 07/24/15 06:52 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Astral Pain said: My older brother played and this is the book I remember.
 I used to paint the little metal figures though when I was a kid. I remember they were soft and chewy.
I think that was the version I played in the early 80s there were 5 books if I recall. The players hand book you show The dungeon masters guide and 2 with the stats and information on the monsters then One with the information on gods and demons from different religions'. Oh btw I think the figurines were cast from a lead tin alloy so you probably shouldn't have been chewing on them.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Shroomism]
#21992306 - 07/24/15 08:18 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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mndfreeze said: 2nd edition is the best. All this new fangled hoo haw and non-THACO based gobblygook just dont make no sense. Might as well be Cyberpunk.
5e is love, 5e is life!!
5e is surprisingly good. After 4e, I was nervous (because 4e fucking sucks) but 5e reminds of me of 2e with a modern spin
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace]
#21992315 - 07/24/15 08:20 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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mndfreeze said: 2nd edition is the best. All this new fangled hoo haw and non-THACO based gobblygook just dont make no sense. Might as well be Cyberpunk.
5e is love, 5e is life!!
5e is surprisingly good. After 4e, I was nervous (because 4e fucking sucks) but 5e reminds of me of 2e with a modern spin
right on, I've heard veryy little about 5e. I didn't even know it existed until a month ago, thought 4 was the new one
The competition between AD&D and 5e rages on
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Psilosopherr]
#21992323 - 07/24/15 08:21 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I tried to start a game on here not long ago, but couldn't get enough interest.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace]
#21992327 - 07/24/15 08:22 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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ThatKidWithTheFace said: I tried to start a game on here not long ago, but couldn't get enough interest.
like with webcams?? I've never tried online roleplay but sounds interessting
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Psilosopherr]
#21992353 - 07/24/15 08:28 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Nah, man, just through text. They call it Play-by-Post.
It's a pretty common thing on some of the other forums I'm on.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace]
#21992443 - 07/24/15 08:44 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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ThatKidWithTheFace said: Nah, man, just through text. They call it Play-by-Post.
It's a pretty common thing on some of the other forums I'm on.
I was curious as to how that would work. seems like it would take a while
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Psilosopherr]
#21992621 - 07/24/15 09:19 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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It would work if it were actually active. I'm pretty sure Sara tried running something a few times but it never took off. I'd play if somebody else decided to run it, but I'll be damned if I play anything higher than version 3.5.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: TheGreenArrow]
#21993124 - 07/24/15 10:51 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I just joined an RPG meetups group. Haven't been to a meetup yet
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Hippocampus]
#21993161 - 07/24/15 11:07 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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As long as people stay active, it doesn't take long. If you have a scheduled time it shouldn't take any longer than an in person game.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace]
#22005066 - 07/27/15 03:12 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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You guys really really need to download and play the free game card hunter on steam, it's literally virtual DnD and it's awesome if you like DnD you would be a fool not to try it , it's free
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace] 1
#22005086 - 07/27/15 03:16 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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mndfreeze said: 2nd edition is the best. All this new fangled hoo haw and non-THACO based gobblygook just dont make no sense. Might as well be Cyberpunk.
5e is love, 5e is life!!
5e is surprisingly good. After 4e, I was nervous (because 4e fucking sucks) but 5e reminds of me of 2e with a modern spin
This is what I was trying to say before.
People automatically think 5e must suck, because 3.5 and 4e kinda blew chunks (and I pretty much agree) So the newer one MUST suck
NOPE. It's like they completely erased 99% of the dumb shit that was introduced in those version, took it back to 2e and made it even more fucking awesome.
I highly suggest people check it out, especially if you like 2e or earlier. They realized their mistakes with the later versions and went back to the roots while still adding some modern elements that don't suck.
From what I've been hearing, 6e is going to be 5x cooler.
Just a quick overview of some of the major changes from 4e (from wikipedia).. there's much more
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Differences from Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition
The two-axis alignment system introduced in earlier editions returns, increasing the total alignments to 9 with the introduction of a 10th alignment, "unaligned," used for monsters and animals that act on instinct rather than morality and values. Actions are now more dependent on checks made with the six core abilities with skills taking a more supportive role. Saving throws are reworked to be situational checks based on the six core abilities instead of generic d20 rolls. The "Advantage/Disadvantage" mechanic was introduced, streamlining conditional and situational modifiers to a simpler mechanic: rolling two d20s for a situation and taking the higher of the two for "advantage" and the lower of the two for "disadvantage" and cancelling each other out when both apply. Skills, weapons, items, saving throws and other things that a character is trained in (proficient) now all use a single proficiency bonus that increases as level increases. Multiple defense values have been removed, returning to a single defense value of Armor Class and using more traditional saving throws. Action Points have been removed entirely. The first "Unearthed Arcana" article reintroduced Action Points in their Eberron format (along with many other Eberron campaign standards). The Death Saving Throw system has been changed; 3 successes or a single roll of 20 results in a stabilization and 3 failures results in death. The power system of 4th edition has been removed, replacing them with more traditional class features that are gained as characters level. Each spell-casting class uses a unique system to cast their spells, with wizards and clerics returning to a slightly modified version of the spell preparation system of previous editions. Characters are allowed a single action and movement in their turn with the ability to break up their movement with their action. Healing Surges are replaced by Hit Dice, requiring a character to roll a hit die during a short rest instead of healing a flat rate of hit points. The time of a short rest is increased from 5 minutes to a full hour of light activity. "Bloodied" is no longer a condition. Multiclassing is reminiscent of 3rd edition. When a character levels, they can choose to instead add new levels of a different class and gain some of the features of that class. Most major races (and subraces) and classes are now included in the main Player's Handbook volume instead of being spread throughout multiple volumes. Feats are now optional features that can be taken instead of core ability score increases and are reworked to be occasional major upgrades instead of frequent minor upgrades. Character and monster average hit point values are lower resulting in combat situations that are resolved more quickly.
It's much more like the earlier editions of D&D than the later ones.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Psilosopherr]
#22005168 - 07/27/15 03:40 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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2nd ed is the best. 5th ed is way better than anything since 3rd ed though. 2nd ed just blows everything else out of the water. By the time you realize the problems it has, you'll already be super addicted to it. Plus, the problems that 2nd ed has are never really addressed in later versions. Instead they just kindof rewrote and watered down everything so that the problems don't exist anymore without actually fixing anything.
But if you want a newer one, 5th ed is good. I have problems with the fact that it leaves a lot of my favorite features out, but I've had problems with new editions leaving my favorite features out since 2nd ed. 2nd ed is really beautiful for true role playing.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: nooneman]
#22005178 - 07/27/15 03:43 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Rumor has it 6e is going to fix all those problems. I can't wait to see what they do with it.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Shroomism]
#22005809 - 07/27/15 05:45 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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mndfreeze said: 2nd edition is the best. All this new fangled hoo haw and non-THACO based gobblygook just dont make no sense. Might as well be Cyberpunk.
5e is love, 5e is life!!
5e is surprisingly good. After 4e, I was nervous (because 4e fucking sucks) but 5e reminds of me of 2e with a modern spin
This is what I was trying to say before.
People automatically think 5e must suck, because 3.5 and 4e kinda blew chunks (and I pretty much agree) So the newer one MUST suck
NOPE. It's like they completely erased 99% of the dumb shit that was introduced in those version, took it back to 2e and made it even more fucking awesome.
I highly suggest people check it out, especially if you like 2e or earlier. They realized their mistakes with the later versions and went back to the roots while still adding some modern elements that don't suck.
From what I've been hearing, 6e is going to be 5x cooler.
Just a quick overview of some of the major changes from 4e (from wikipedia).. there's much more
Quote:
Differences from Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition
The two-axis alignment system introduced in earlier editions returns, increasing the total alignments to 9 with the introduction of a 10th alignment, "unaligned," used for monsters and animals that act on instinct rather than morality and values. Actions are now more dependent on checks made with the six core abilities with skills taking a more supportive role. Saving throws are reworked to be situational checks based on the six core abilities instead of generic d20 rolls. The "Advantage/Disadvantage" mechanic was introduced, streamlining conditional and situational modifiers to a simpler mechanic: rolling two d20s for a situation and taking the higher of the two for "advantage" and the lower of the two for "disadvantage" and cancelling each other out when both apply. Skills, weapons, items, saving throws and other things that a character is trained in (proficient) now all use a single proficiency bonus that increases as level increases. Multiple defense values have been removed, returning to a single defense value of Armor Class and using more traditional saving throws. Action Points have been removed entirely. The first "Unearthed Arcana" article reintroduced Action Points in their Eberron format (along with many other Eberron campaign standards). The Death Saving Throw system has been changed; 3 successes or a single roll of 20 results in a stabilization and 3 failures results in death. The power system of 4th edition has been removed, replacing them with more traditional class features that are gained as characters level. Each spell-casting class uses a unique system to cast their spells, with wizards and clerics returning to a slightly modified version of the spell preparation system of previous editions. Characters are allowed a single action and movement in their turn with the ability to break up their movement with their action. Healing Surges are replaced by Hit Dice, requiring a character to roll a hit die during a short rest instead of healing a flat rate of hit points. The time of a short rest is increased from 5 minutes to a full hour of light activity. "Bloodied" is no longer a condition. Multiclassing is reminiscent of 3rd edition. When a character levels, they can choose to instead add new levels of a different class and gain some of the features of that class. Most major races (and subraces) and classes are now included in the main Player's Handbook volume instead of being spread throughout multiple volumes. Feats are now optional features that can be taken instead of core ability score increases and are reworked to be occasional major upgrades instead of frequent minor upgrades. Character and monster average hit point values are lower resulting in combat situations that are resolved more quickly.
It's much more like the earlier editions of D&D than the later ones.
sounds solid.
glad they finally put all the races in the players handbook....its so annoying only having the piddly starter races to choose from without the internet access to other source books.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Psilosopherr]
#22008698 - 07/28/15 09:49 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Seriously guys download card hunter free on steam and be playing a DnD campaign in minutes , it's so fun you will love it, it's the next best thing to a DND campaign and will make you nostalgic it's so cool how they make it like playing Classic dnd.
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Re: Whats your favorite edition of dungeons and dragons? thinking of going back to past versions [Re: Moonshoe]
#22010090 - 07/28/15 02:47 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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oh yeeah, thanks for the reminder.
Anybody have a good answer to "How does magic work?" I like collecting answers. Makes roleplaying casters way more interesting to have a real idea of what and why magic does
Examples: "You use the quantum randomness of the universe to your advantage. You've slowly discovered tricks that will 'fool' reality into doing what you want. For example, if you sacrifice a chicken and sprinkle the blood on somebody they will have supernatural strength. Or maybe rubbing a precious stone/crystal over armor will make the armor more durable."
"If God can “speak the world into existence” and if we are created in god’s image, then we should be able to speak with the same voice even if it is not as loud. Because the universe is God's creation it follows his commands. It will follow ours if we "sound" similar."
"You effect spirit realms with your mind, and these changes correspond to changes in the material world."
Obviously some explanations work best for shamans, some work best for wizards or clerics. But its all works together.
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