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In other news: D&D 5th edition has arrived. The basic rules are being offered for free. [link]
Hah, I was just about to link that, BT. Supposedly they're going to update the free rules as the PHB and DMG are released later this year. (Which they pretty much have to do to remain competitive, since Pathfinder has had their complete rules, including all their hardcovers, online since the game's inception.)
I've only skimmed so far, and I think there's some interesting ideas in there. Not sure it's enough to lure me away from Pathfinder. It definitely seems like it might be less work on the DM's part, which could be a nice break from the supreme crunch and fiddliness in Pathfinder.
BSG (Romo)
Hangar Deck
Sickbay, no?
Let's see what horrors
Caprica
has in store for you this time, humans.
BSG
Horrors of Caprica have been sent to Romo. When you're ready, please post your choice.
BSG (Romo)
Horrors? What horrors? Friends, I come bearing
An Offer of Peace.
BSG
Well, that doesn't sound too bad. Possible interrupts: IC, SR, RO, ASC, Reckless. Everyone, please pass or play. You can also send me COs for the check itself. Zarek plays first, Romo last.
BSG
Hey folks, FYI. The next few days I'm going to be a bit preoccupied with wedding stuff. My online time will be sporadic through Tuesday.
BSG (Kat)
Frak I feel like we have to pass this but I can only help a little.
BSG ("Chief" Galen Tyrol)
We will pass this.
BSG
Chief Tyrol promises, but can he deliver? As the initial payment, he offers the following interrupts:
Restore Order 4
Scientific Research 5
Blue is now positive for this check. In addition, the skill check abilities of 0-value and Treachery cards will have no effect within the check! A bold move there. Chief Tyrol: leader of men. Control freak. Furry.
Everyone else passes on interrupts. The check begins:
An Offer of Peace:
12 (6) YG(B)
Destiny:
2 cards
Zarek:
Kat:
Chief:
Romo:
(max 1 card)
Zarek is first.
[DnD 5th ed commentary]
Yeah, I'm digging the hell out the ruleset so far. Even the stuff I'm not as hep on looks like it'll be easy to sub out. I ran my crew through the Caves of Chaos with various iterations of the playtest rules, and I have to say I'm pretty happy with what they brought out of the test.
I've been running a mid-high range Pathfinder game for the last few months, and as much fun as it is, I'm finding myself growing less and less fond of the fiddly numbers-wankery and infinite rules-cruft. I'm hoping this will prove a pleasant alternative.
