With my gaming group becoming more and more prone to play MMORPGs I was starting to lament that I might never get to play a good D&D game again. Well, that will not be a problem any more. I played the new 4th edition of Dungeons and Dragons this weekend and fell in love with the game all over again. For the first time in a long time I was able to sit down with a pencil, a set of dice and a character sheet and simply play. Ever since the 3rd edition was released I have felt behind the learning curve. The rules had become so complicated and specialized for each situation (especially combat) that I was spending more time flipping through rule books than roleplaying.
A little background on me, I have been playing D&D since 1979 (1st edition) and have always considered myself a pretty damn fine player. I have won more than my share of tables at cons and was often the spice that stirred the pot at our gaming sessions.
While playing 1st and 2nd edition I was a fearless roleplayer. 3rd edition changed all that. I was often filled with anxiety because the rules were so complex that I was never sure if I was going to look stupid if I tried something that couldn't work because I had missed a bit of the rules. 3rd edition made me timid...and I hated that.
With the new 4th edition I feel like 1st edition has been reborn along with my child-like love of Dungeons and Dragons. My brother in law and his family were very kind and have ordered me the core books as a birthday present and for that I am very grateful.
If you want a more in-depth review of what the actual changes are check out out Massawyrm's review on AICN.
Gird your loins and sharpen your broadsword. The adventure is back!
While playing 1st and 2nd edition I was a fearless roleplayer. 3rd edition changed all that. I was often filled with anxiety because the rules were so complex that I was never sure if I was going to look stupid if I tried something that couldn't work because I had missed a bit of the rules. 3rd edition made me timid...and I hated that.
With the new 4th edition I feel like 1st edition has been reborn along with my child-like love of Dungeons and Dragons. My brother in law and his family were very kind and have ordered me the core books as a birthday present and for that I am very grateful.
If you want a more in-depth review of what the actual changes are check out out Massawyrm's review on AICN.
Gird your loins and sharpen your broadsword. The adventure is back!
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