Which CURRENTLY AVAILABLE D&D version do you prefer?

Warthur · March 21, 2007, 07:38:40 PM

A companion to the other poll - this time, you have to choose between versions of D&D which are currently being published and supported by their various publishers. In other words, versions which you can stroll into a game store and reasonable expect to be able to buy without going into the second-hand section.

Please note that while OSRIC would technically fall under the above description, I'm not counting it - a) because OSRIC products aren't appearing in game stores so far as I am aware, and b) because OSRIC isn't really independent of AD&D 1E - it is an OGL-inspired fudge to allow third party publishers to get AD&D 1E material out there.

C.W.Richeson · March 21, 2007, 07:43:38 PM

It depends on what I want to do. For GMing I lean towards True20 (with support books) because it's a bit easier to work with for me.

jdrakeh · March 21, 2007, 07:44:37 PM

I would say C&C, but D&D 3x has it beat all the way around where product support and availability is concerned (both in terms of actual products being published and in terms of release dates being met). If I want to play game, having a steady stream of stuff for it being pushed into print and showing up at the FLGs wins BIG points with me.

Pete · March 21, 2007, 08:22:34 PM

My "Other" vote is for Iron Heroes.

Consonant Dude · March 21, 2007, 08:38:36 PM

D&D 3.X

Accept no substitutes.

lev_lafayette · March 21, 2007, 09:48:26 PM

Ummm... Can I suggest expanding the poll to include:

AD&D 1e
AD&D 2e
oD&D
B/E/C/M/I D&D
D&D 3.5

Ignore me, just noticed the two threads.. D&D3.x but only due to familiarity and core books only.

James J Skach · March 21, 2007, 09:53:25 PM

I'm unclear as to why OSRIC would be left off. Just because it's a "fudge" for OGL purposes doesn't mean it's not a currently available version of the game.

2e I could see leaving off, as I've never seen something like OSRIC for it (though I could be wrong and just leading a sheltered life).

Calithena · March 21, 2007, 10:29:15 PM

I wouldn't play any of that shit with your dice.

Well, that's too strong, system's not that big a deal to me in the end. I guess C&C would be my top choice, followed by 3.14159. Hackmaster's a big glorious mess but when I actually ran it resolution time was just too long (I obey EVERY rule to the letter playing a game like that, otherwise what's the point...but it's not quite worth it when I play it that way even though a lot of the tables are a hoot).

True20, whatever man.

el diablo robotico · March 21, 2007, 11:52:48 PM

Quote from: jdrakehI would say C&C, but D&D 3x has it beat all the way around where product support and availability is concerned (both in terms of actual products being published and in terms of release dates being met). If I want to play game, having a steady stream of stuff for it being pushed into print and showing up at the FLGs wins BIG points with me.

Bah. It's so easy to convert any 3.x stuff for C&C. It's a non-factor for me. Plus there's the added benefit of being able to convert 1st & 2nd edition stuff just as easily.

JongWK · March 21, 2007, 11:53:46 PM

Always a tricky question, eh?

I think I'll go with True 20, if only because of the kickass Highlander Immortals / Imperial Rome game I'm playing in. I also like Iron Heroes (though a bit too time-consuming for me nowadays), good ol' 3.0/3.5, and Midnight (finally, a d20 magic system I can love). Never played C&C or Hackmaster, sorry.

RPGObjects_chuck · March 21, 2007, 11:58:53 PM

I think I'll say True 20 but I also think OSRIC should be on the list. There's a printed book coming out, in hardcover and softcover.

Chuck

joewolz · March 22, 2007, 12:59:34 AM

Screw OSRIC.

Real gamers play C&C.

Seriously.

Akrasia · March 22, 2007, 01:43:12 AM

Quote from: el diablo roboticoBah. It's so easy to convert any 3.x stuff for C&C. It's a non-factor for me. Plus there's the added benefit of being able to convert 1st & 2nd edition stuff just as easily.

Spot On. C&C wins for me because it can use material for any edition of D&D with a minimum of fuss.
:cool:

joewolz · March 22, 2007, 02:19:52 AM

Quote from: AkrasiaSpot On. C&C wins for me because it can use material for any edition of D&D with a minimum of fuss.
:cool:

Exactly

Melan · March 22, 2007, 03:19:21 AM

C&C... more precisely, C&C basic. I guess I could run a core books only 3.0 campaign, with severe limitations put on player choice, but what's the point.

I don't care too much about support. I don't want support except for fun adventures.