Last night I got to participate in a 5e play test. It consisted of creating characters and a battle with a troll and some goblins. We'd entered a dungeon, but didn't get too far into it.
I won't go into too much detail other than many of us have seen these rules before. They lean more toward older editions than 4e. There is a cool rule about magical healing. Monsters have low hit points, but do a lot of damage. And we had a good time. I still need to fill out my questionnaire which is what I like least and best about my experience and if I had any questions about the rules. I'll fill it out tonight.
I am hoping this outreach towards old school guys and the reprints is a step toward a friendlier relationship with everyone. That they realize its not just their rules that needed to change, but their attitude. I'll be adding that to my feedback email also.
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Ok, so, I signed up for playtesting, but didn't get no invite to have fun yet! When do us plebs get in on this action?! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo going "back to roots"?
ReplyDeleteDamn! ((((
Yeah, there's a lot to talk about when it comes to 5e, but for now I'll keep my comments limited to Monte's posts ;)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I look forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteYou didn't mention how you got involved? Are they offering play tests right now? For some reason I thought that was a little later this winter/spring.
ReplyDeleteMore 5E posts, please!
ReplyDeleteMost curious about compatibility with older adventure content...
That's very encouraging. Like scottsz, though, I am very interested to know how backwards-compatible the rules will be.
ReplyDeleteMy thinking is it's all about the accumulated content library.
ReplyDeleteIf WotC can adopt a more 3PP-friendly and interactive licensing/distribution model, they can do a lot of good...
I'm definitely excited to hear the details from your playtesting.
ReplyDeleteYeah, how'd you get in, you lucky duck? My group would be freaking perfect to playtest -- experience with all editions and many other RPGs, a couple of hardcore rules-tinkerers, etc. Several of us 'signed up' but that just meant submitting an email. Did they initiate contact with you or something?
ReplyDeleteI got into it merely by chance. I had nothing to do with it. A friend got one of Wonka's golden tickets and we were able to take it for a short test run. Overall, the experience was positive. I'm looking forward to try it out more.
ReplyDeleteMike Mearls is actually... Gene Wilder!?!?
ReplyDeleteI am very jealous of this. Highly interested to see how it all plays out.
ReplyDeleteI am part of a playtest group, too and am wondering how much I can talk about it. We've had one session so far and it's been fun.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Tim...I know you're a Steelers fan and all, but I'd still appreciate your take on 5E more than some folks' opinion. Please give us more info when you have a chance (unless you had to sign a nondisclosure agreement or something).
ReplyDeleteFrankly, you've piqued my curiosity.
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