Comments on: Review: "Races and Classes" / "Worlds and Monsters" http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/ The Journal of Gamer Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Preview: Ranged Warlord | Critical Hits http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61507 Preview: Ranged Warlord | Critical Hits Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:03:27 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61507 [...] started to come out, what excited me the most was probably the addition of the Warlord class.  The Races & Monsters preview book described the class alongside pictures of armored warriors covered in weapons (both melee and [...] [...] started to come out, what excited me the most was probably the addition of the Warlord class.  The Races & Monsters preview book described the class alongside pictures of armored warriors covered in weapons (both melee and [...]

]]> By: D&D 4e: A Whole New World : Critical Hits http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61506 D&D 4e: A Whole New World : Critical Hits Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:50 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61506 [...] changes is the complete change to how the Planes and other worlds function. In the preview book Worlds & Monsters they explain their decisions quite clearly that it does not make much sense to have a handful of [...] [...] changes is the complete change to how the Planes and other worlds function. In the preview book Worlds & Monsters they explain their decisions quite clearly that it does not make much sense to have a handful of [...]

]]> By: Shredder420 http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61505 Shredder420 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:40:21 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61505 Well, that may be a wee bit harsh, but that is how upset we are...we mean no offense or insult. Well, that may be a wee bit harsh, but that is how upset we are…we mean no offense or insult.

]]> By: Shredder420 http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61504 Shredder420 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:16:07 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61504 I have a great idea...how about we swap, your 4thEd for our old 3-3.5 books that we already shelled out hundreds of dollars for? No? It is hard to believe that this isn't just for the money. I am an old-shcool DND player, been playing since before the d20 system, so forgive me if I'm not easily convinced. More books to buy? Please! Don't underestimate the power of a great GM! The GM is the one whom makes the game good, the source books shouldn't even matter! So, why am I pissed off(about buying books) when I should be excited(about new books)? It's because this is a process we've repeated too many times. Theres no real player love or loyalty from the creators, except the love of their coin purses. I have a great idea…how about we swap, your 4thEd for our old 3-3.5 books that we already shelled out hundreds of dollars for? No? It is hard to believe that this isn’t just for the money. I am an old-shcool DND player, been playing since before the d20 system, so forgive me if I’m not easily convinced. More books to buy? Please! Don’t underestimate the power of a great GM! The GM is the one whom makes the game good, the source books shouldn’t even matter! So, why am I pissed off(about buying books) when I should be excited(about new books)? It’s because this is a process we’ve repeated too many times. Theres no real player love or loyalty from the creators, except the love of their coin purses.

]]> By: The Game http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61503 The Game Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:33:57 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61503 Thanks, glad you liked it! So has anything convinced you to get back into D&D with 4e? Thanks, glad you liked it!

So has anything convinced you to get back into D&D with 4e?

]]> By: Pretentious Fool http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61502 Pretentious Fool Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:04:26 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61502 Good review of the books here. I fully agree on the difference between stated and actual audience for the books. Just to add my own take on the subject. I do not play D&D. I have not played D&D for years (Immortals Boxed Set/Rules 'Cyclopedia were out when I moved on). I do buy the occasional book for inspiration for my own writing and game design. I also keep up on the game via the website and a handful of gaming blogs. I bought both of these books. I found the insight into the design process very interesting. The fluff aspects, usually my favorite bits of a game, were less interesting to me. I like the changes that propose, but have a strong feeling of nostalgia for the old school cosmology. So, guess that was just a long way of me saying "Yup, spot on review." Good review of the books here. I fully agree on the difference between stated and actual audience for the books.

Just to add my own take on the subject.

I do not play D&D. I have not played D&D for years (Immortals Boxed Set/Rules ‘Cyclopedia were out when I moved on). I do buy the occasional book for inspiration for my own writing and game design. I also keep up on the game via the website and a handful of gaming blogs.

I bought both of these books. I found the insight into the design process very interesting. The fluff aspects, usually my favorite bits of a game, were less interesting to me. I like the changes that propose, but have a strong feeling of nostalgia for the old school cosmology.

So, guess that was just a long way of me saying “Yup, spot on review.”

]]> By: The Game http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61501 The Game Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:17:40 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61501 Scypher- I'd recommend checking out just <em>Races and Classes</em> then. Of the two, much more about game design. Or to really save money, read the first few chapters in the store... just the beginning has some great stuff in it. Scypher- I’d recommend checking out just Races and Classes then. Of the two, much more about game design. Or to really save money, read the first few chapters in the store… just the beginning has some great stuff in it.

]]> By: Scypher http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61500 Scypher Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:16:52 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61500 Cool, I need to check these out. I love game design documents and I've been out of the loop on 4e developments so this seems right up my alley. On the other hand, I don't see myself spending $40 on curiosities with pretty art any time soon... Cool, I need to check these out. I love game design documents and I’ve been out of the loop on 4e developments so this seems right up my alley. On the other hand, I don’t see myself spending $40 on curiosities with pretty art any time soon…

]]> By: Bartoneus http://critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61499 Bartoneus Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:36:59 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/2008/01/26/review-races-and-classes-worlds-and-monsters/#comment-61499 Definitely put off by the idea of paying $40 for content which isn't finalized, though I did flip through Worlds & Monsters today and the art does look superb! Definitely put off by the idea of paying $40 for content which isn’t finalized, though I did flip through Worlds & Monsters today and the art does look superb!

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