[Draggor]

As a Dm 3rd ed is much less of a head ache to worry about, more logical calculations, less complexity. I like things like being able to add character levels too monsters. I think there's more roleplaying potential with the new freedom in character creation. Just because a race/class combo is unlikely it doesn't mean it won't happen. Why couldn't a half orc raised by a human parent become a paladin? He wouldn't be very good (no charisma) but you shouldn't say the systems crap because you can do it. Yes there is more potential for powergaming in 3rd ed but only because now people can actually understand the whole system and figure out how to make an uber character. But it only happens if you let it. As a DM I always remind my players 'anything you can do I can do better'