tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post5927557946401356829..comments2024-03-27T20:09:00.283-04:00Comments on Tenkar's Tavern: D&D Next Has Left Me Vexed - It Feels So "Vanilla"Tenkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-7999826012409428912012-12-14T02:41:41.771-05:002012-12-14T02:41:41.771-05:00Agreed. I've not been seriously following the ...Agreed. I've not been seriously following the development, but from the small snippets I read about it, it now seems like "just another edition of D&D"... A rough framework from previous editions, plus a load of someone's extensive house rules chucked on top. Plus the sickening talk about "we're going to do X better this time", gah.<br /><br />I guess I don't really understand what segment of people are interested in buying such a thing.Gavin Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362875699031245377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-45958605733700761072012-12-13T23:04:36.457-05:002012-12-13T23:04:36.457-05:00Like Kelvin seems to be indicating, I started out ...Like Kelvin seems to be indicating, I started out interested, but every time they make an update, I get less excited by the prospect. At this point, I am hardly caring that it is happening at all.faoladhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691952430041394614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-51436679252732462172012-12-13T20:33:41.452-05:002012-12-13T20:33:41.452-05:00I started excited as well, but in the end the feel...I started excited as well, but in the end the feeling I get is nothing actually new, it is a lot like D&D has always been, but the rules are still nothing really innovative or new at all.<br /><br />Feels more like all D&D in a blender than D&D with new rules representing the best and top design you can see in a lot of other games.<br /><br />Feels like an old game we like with old rules we already know, just a tad different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-23747333036565282382012-12-13T15:46:14.263-05:002012-12-13T15:46:14.263-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Old Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333449596201844371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-67690596765895341432012-12-13T15:44:50.940-05:002012-12-13T15:44:50.940-05:00Once upon a time, the developers said (or at least...Once upon a time, the developers said (or at least this is what I heard) that the core rules would essentially be what was common to all versions of d&d and then they would provide add-on rule sets that would let you emulate any edition or play style. I realize that is a gross paraphrase, but the 5e playtest seems to be moving further from that model every time they release a new update.<br /><br />I was a somewhat interested in seeing what wotc would come up with (based on their earliest goals), but from what they've released the past few months I'm very disappointed. Hopefully, things will improve but I agree with the post... interest in the project has come and gone.Old Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333449596201844371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-72810971426976969132012-12-13T15:28:24.901-05:002012-12-13T15:28:24.901-05:00But... why does there need to be a new version if ...But... why does there need to be a new version if there's nothing exciting and/or new?<br /><br />I'm guessing something about it is actually exciting and/or new for you. As a bit of an outsider, I'm genuinely curious what so that I'd know more about it.<br />Mr. Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027893907355004146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-7166922732987014532012-12-13T15:24:12.203-05:002012-12-13T15:24:12.203-05:00Disagree with the blog post, agree with Stan. This...Disagree with the blog post, agree with Stan. This is the first time in years that D&D has felt like D&D again. I'm getting ready in a few weeks here to start running a D&D Next campaign with my Thursday group and I'm pretty jazzed about the prospects for it. <br /><br />I don't want "exciting and new" with D&D. That's why I hated 4e. I have plenty of games for "exciting and new." I want D&D with D&D, and that's what this playtest is giving me back. I have expectations of what D&D means, and the D&D Next rules are meeting them head on.The Grey Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696474020129732936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-27846239429895117342012-12-13T12:53:22.940-05:002012-12-13T12:53:22.940-05:00I've been playing D&D Next for months now ...I've been playing D&D Next for months now and while having rules shift beneath you is a bit frustrating at times (that being the nature of an ongoing playtest) I really like the rules. It is my favorite version of D&D and I've played them all. I do believe any ruleset, devoid of art and shifting from beta release to beta release, will feel a bit weird. But I think WOTC is doing all the right things and the edition will be a success (this despite the many missteps of the past such as their draconion PDF / DRM actions which I predict they will do a reversal on within 12 months).Stan Shinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734695351360281150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-54149494445107500732012-12-13T12:35:21.055-05:002012-12-13T12:35:21.055-05:00They started well, but as time has gone on they...They started well, but as time has gone on they'e chipped away at many of the ideas that seemed so exciting and new, and it's gone a bit bland.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-18183610409132800362012-12-13T12:31:08.062-05:002012-12-13T12:31:08.062-05:00I'm concerned with what you think goes on toas...I'm concerned with what you think goes on toast.Mr. Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027893907355004146noreply@blogger.com