Some Similarities to TOR in 5E D&D

[Otaku-sempai]

... Ah, D&D. Memories of plastic dungeon doors and Drow with surfer-dude/valley girl accents. Fun times.

"Whoa! That's one gnarly sword, dude!" I have to say that we have never done that with Drow in our games.

[Jon Hodgson]

Couple of years ago at Gencon Mike Mearls came to the stand during a quiet time, and was browsing TOR things. I caught his name badge, so I knew who he was. But you know, we're pretty cool people at c7 so I treated him exactly as I would anyone else, and talked him through stuff without geeking out.

He was clearly already a fan of the game, and wanted the Lake-town Screen which was new to the show. He complemented the artwork, and I thanked him, mentioning that I made it. He said something like "oh really, cool! I work in games too" and I was like I TOTALLY KNOW WHO YOU ARE DUDE, but it was lovely how self effacing he was. What a nice man.

[Glorelendil]

Couple of years ago at Gencon Mike Mearls came to the stand during a quiet time, and was browsing TOR things. I caught his name badge, so I knew who he was. But you know, we're pretty cool people at c7 so I treated him exactly as I would anyone else, and talked him through stuff without geeking out.

He was clearly already a fan of the game, and wanted the Lake-town Screen which was new to the show. He complemented the artwork, and I thanked him, mentioning that I made it. He said something like "oh really, cool! I work in games too" and I was like I TOTALLY KNOW WHO YOU ARE DUDE, but it was lovely how self effacing he was. What a nice man.

It really distresses me how forum trolls think it's ok to attack and insult people like Mike Mearls. And Greg Street.

[Kullervo]

Early on they talk about "The Three Pillars of Adventures". We all know what the three main components are of The One Ring: Journeys, Encounters, and Combat. Well, with 5E D&D, their three "Pillars" are: Exploration, Social Interaction, and Combat. Sound familiar?

How about this part when they get to Classes? The book says "Class is the primary definition of what your character can do. It's more than a profession; it's your character's calling."

Well, at least these two things are done the same in Dragon Age Tabletop as well (Greenronin): They got Three types of Encounters: Exploration, Roleplaying, and Combat. Same with three generic starts and then branching from there into specializations... But Then again, original game was the same way.

[doctheweasel]

I thought the three pillars of D&D were Open door, Kill kobold, Take loot. Seems that 5ed has made some substantial changes.

That's Social, Combat, and Exploration right there.

If Opening a Door doesn't count as "Social," then I don't know what does.

[Glorelendil]

I thought the three pillars of D&D were Open door, Kill kobold, Take loot. Seems that 5ed has made some substantial changes.

That's Social, Combat, and Exploration right there.

If Opening a Door doesn't count as "Social," then I don't know what does.

Funny I would have labeled the door-opening as exploration, because clearly "taking loot" is what drives society.

[Majestic]

Awesome story, Jon!

I thought the three pillars of D&D were Open door, Kill kobold, Take loot. Seems that 5ed has made some substantial changes.

That's Social, Combat, and Exploration right there.

If Opening a Door doesn't count as "Social," then I don't know what does.

Everyone knows you have to knock on the door before you can fight the monster or loot the room!

[doctheweasel]

I thought the three pillars of D&D were Open door, Kill kobold, Take loot. Seems that 5ed has made some substantial changes.

That's Social, Combat, and Exploration right there.

If Opening a Door doesn't count as "Social," then I don't know what does.

Funny I would have labeled the door-opening as exploration, because clearly "taking loot" is what drives society.

I was thinking that, but then I realized that looting is a form of exploration (i.e. what legendaries am I going to roll up this time?).

Opening the door isn't exploration because you already know what is behind it — loot and monster(s). When you yell out something intimidating/cool/trying to be cool when you kick down the door (mandatory), there's your social action.

[PaulButler]

Many years ago, I was briefly (disastrously) involved in the running of RPG.net
I met Mearls back then, when he was just a guy writing articles for us for free. I seem to recall hanging out with him at GenCon around 99? 2000?
He was a nice guy. I wonder if he'd even remember me.

[Rich H]

... Ah, D&D. Memories of plastic dungeon doors and Drow with surfer-dude/valley girl accents. Fun times.

"Whoa! That's one gnarly sword, dude!" I have to say that we have never done that with Drow in our games.

We basically approached D&D a bit like the Buffy and other TV shows. Had some fun times, took the piss, but played it straight. The Drow were a wonderful highlight thought - the accent and lexicon of the surf dude/valley girl fitted perfectly, especially their dark queen LOL'th.