What’s Good About 4th ed. Contest Results
First off, let me apologize for not posting the winner when I said I would. I have a chronic rheumatoid condition that flared really badly, finally ending in a trip to the urgent care clinic last night and a cortizone shot. Things are better but my brain is still a little foggy. I’m hoping to resume normal posting schedule on Monday.
Next, thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my post. I really appreciated all of your input and was really happy to see the discussion didn’t degenerate into an edition war. You’ve all given me a lot of good information to think about.
Finally, what you’ve all been waiting for — the results of the contest. After removing the names of those who asked to not be entered, I had slightly under twenty entrants. So, I chose randomly the way any self-respecting GM would — I rolled a d20. The winner is … Paul. I’m still waiting for RPG Shop to get the dice to me and then I’ll mail them out to you.
Congratz to Paul!
And to Jade, I’m sorry to hear about all that nasty stuff! Hopefully your brain won’t be foggy for too long. Happy gaming.
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Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Its easy, imo, to be turned off from a different system just by glancing over it or hearing about it, especially one similar to what you already play (a new edition or a game with similar mechanics in the same genre). An initial reaction like that plays into our psyche on a number of levels that are outside of the basic question “is it fun to play or not?” Which you can really only find out by playing. It’s like food. Reading about say menudo might make you cringe a bit (cow stomach soup? ewww) but trying it is the only way to know what it actually tastes like (delicious).
Congrats to Paul, and Jade, you know what helps a foggy brain? Tequila. Lots of tequila.
Congratulations to Paul and thanks to Jade for asking the question!
I don’t understand edition wars. I understand likes and dislikes. However every RPG offers new ideas and new mechanics. I’ve bought many a game just to read the rules. Choice is good, ideas are good. Take from the experience what works for you.
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Thank you! These dice will be assisting players in our library’s new teen gaming group.