The reason why you can't create an 8 INT mage or bard is exactly because 9 is the minimum required to use certain scrolls and wands. Or cast spells. You have to admit that the game allowing you to cr… (View Post)

BG3 (or BG:Next) will most definitely not use the 4e rules. I'm pretty sure by the time BG3 leaves early development, D&D:Next will be already out. I'd also say the chance of BG3/Next using 2e AD… (View Post)

Most DMs I know just got rid of racial level limits altogether. Those rules were there in the first place as a way to make humans more appealing for players, considering every other race had advantag… (View Post)

The weapon restriction rules for Priests in AD&D are quite frankly, an inconsistent mess. Druids can't use metal weapons but Scimitars are fine for some reason. Bows and arrows are a no-no but sl… (View Post)

The difference is that they will hire professional writers, who are not only likely, but also expected to have more experience, baggage and even talent than most enthusiasts you're gonna find out in … (View Post)