tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1790030420507335953.post4426525020162702859..comments2024-03-23T08:21:07.075-07:00Comments on Points of Light: Here's Your GenreDavid Guyllhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299128722345607123noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1790030420507335953.post-11254173635677965052009-06-25T02:07:04.194-07:002009-06-25T02:07:04.194-07:00While I would agree that Dungeons & Dragons is...While I would agree that Dungeons & Dragons is primarily an action/adventure fantasy game, and that the game has never strayed far from these roots...I think that 4th Edition has gone a long way towards strengthening other aspects of the game with skill challenges, and broadening the range of effective character concepts.<br /><br />I think that future supplements, such as Dungeon Master Guides, will only add to this, so that political intrigue and skill based campaigns will become more prevalent.Shazbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138604419877913560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1790030420507335953.post-13447842524416722842009-06-24T23:54:26.031-07:002009-06-24T23:54:26.031-07:00I have to say, if folks want tons of political int...I have to say, if folks want tons of political intrigue, likely they expect too much from D&D. It's a fantasy game and I would agree D&D is directed more towards exciting adventure, rather than royal court politics.<br /><br />The skill challenge system has a lot of potential though. More importantly, I think WOTC has finally given a DM the tools to run roleplaying and skill intensive events with some structure. You not only get the mechanics, but also goals and rewards with the skill challenge system. Yeah, D&D might not fit all types of fantasy genres well, but I think 4ED has more 'out-of-the-box' potential compared to previous editions.Geek Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482331250913593003noreply@blogger.com