OK...I never had the chance to play PnP when I was younger, and BG 1 was my first real DnD game, and I cannot count the Nintendo stuff that was RPGs, but did not follow any of the DnD rules... that I know of. Anyway, before I found out that the BG series was under condemnation for fast advancement, I only knew what I knew and I was having great fun with it. After getting involved with a local group that plays DnD on PnP, I went to my friend's house to brag that I had won an Elven +3 mail suit. I was happy, but my friend began to chastise me, saying how rare magical items were, and how I could not just
win an elven chain mail, and suggested that I no longer play with that group, because they were not playing the
real rules. (he also does not beleive in Kits)...anyway, now that I see that BGII and the expansion is under fire for breaking all the rules, I am just more confused...Basically, I still like playing with a char. that can become strong, with the time that I can put into it. I do not have so much time that I can just linger on, and not progress fast. I would basically get squirmy in my seat, waiting for something to happen. I personally think that the old PnP just took too long, and for some of us...for I know that I will probably be the only one to bravely speak up, we just cannot wait around...
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Larry, Sell-Sword to the OHF