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WalkerNinja
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 Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 15:21:57
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This may or may not be the correct place for this topic. I placed it here since this forum has more to do with mechanics.
As a Star Wars fan, I've been more than a little saddened that its RPG product line has been suffering so badly. The products are great, but no one buys them.
Lo and Behold, WotC Star Wars is entering a new edition entitled SAGA. There are a couple of previews on the Star Wars website that are worth noting.
It seems like several of the D&D 3E mechanics are being revamped or flat done away with which causes me to believe that this is a prologue for 4E.
So far the changes haven't been specific to Star Wars, but have been Specific to the d20 brand. For one, doing away with skill points and racial skill bonuses. Additionally, some skills are being eliminated, and others combined. For instance, Spot Search Listen and Sense Motive are all being rolled into a new skill called Perception that includes Taste, Touch, and Smell. Also, Initiative is becoming a skill.
The way that this has been explained, I am generally supportive of this measure.
What I am not supportive of is increased focus on miniature gaming. Granted, this MAY be a Star Wars specific adaptation because their RPG is underperforming and their Miniatures are over performing, but I tend to believe that this may be foreshadowing of things to come for D&D.
Thoughts?
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 15:32:54
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This should be moved into the 4e thread that's sticky'd on one of the boards. :)
However, I could see spot and search being combined together but listen and sense motive in with the same skill seems a bit weird to me. If thats how the new D&D is going to be, then I have my first house rule before the books are even out. |
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The Sage
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