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Originally posted by red5angel
MD - Here is how I look at gaming, most games have their downsides, I haven't found a system yet I am 100% satisfied with.
As for the high powered characters in D&D....DUH!!! ;) If you want something less powered, try Warhammer Fantasy RPG. I for one enjoy the heroic aspect of D&D and would never deny that is exactly what it is about. As for challenging the players, well thats a GM's job!Being a character of note is exactly the point in my opinion. For example, my buddy loves WHFRP, because you can play everyday guys, smiths, cooks, etc... but why? Why the hell would I want to devote several hours of my time a week to playing a **** cook when I could be out slaying dragons and saving the world (again.)As for game balance, in general I agree but it has been my experience that if the game itself isnt balanced inherently you spend a lot of time arguing with players on how things work, especially those who are rule inclined.
All in all I think it is a matter of taste and what you are into. My buddy in the above example likes realism, like you he doesn't 'get' hitpoints and doesn't like the fact all characters are characters of note. I for one believe the characters should be the type books are written about, and not just books but trilogies and series!!!
I agree D&D is for heroic roleplaying, sometimes I enjoy playing a lower leveled game myself so I'll run those types. But then there are times I like a good powergame for something different.