12-30-2004, 07:57 PM | #11 |
40th Level Warrior
Join Date: March 24, 2002
Posts: 10,215
|
I prefer 3rd as it's easier to multiclass and I prefer the AC system than that stupid THAC0 which until now I still don't understand it.
|
12-30-2004, 10:40 PM | #12 |
Apophis
Join Date: July 29, 2003
Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb
Age: 37
Posts: 4,679
|
I prefer 3rd edition, because it has a whole lot more sense and logic in it. As Kakero said, the THAC0 and negative AC things are really harder to calculate for PnP than BAB and AC. I wouldn't really say it allows for more power, I'd say it's much more balanced, because a Cleric20/Mage20 is not a level 30 character, as that makes no sense at all, the special effect spells are better, and IMHO the whole thing is just simply evolved. What really got me dumbfounded is that in 2nd ed the Ability system was really confusing, like calculating STR bonuses and AC from DEX by class...
__________________
MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM! |
12-31-2004, 12:20 AM | #13 |
Zartan
Join Date: July 18, 2001
Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth
Age: 50
Posts: 5,373
|
1rst/2nd Edition for me. Those are the books I own and the game I've playyed for many years.
I don't mind 3rd ed. but I'd rather spend my dough ebaying to fill the gaps in my early editions collection rather than starting all over.
__________________
Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty? |
12-31-2004, 12:28 AM | #14 |
Manshoon
Join Date: November 4, 2004
Location: Shanghai, China
Posts: 226
|
I go with a mixed 3/3.5 DnD,plus some really sick unearthed arcana rules tosed in. I like 3rd ed better because now I can have that psychotic halfling fighter with twin dagger assaulting the bugbears (my DM had uber-class bugbears) that I always dreamed of.
My only complaint(?) is that I can breeze through the 3e rules real quick, wheras I could spend months rereading the 2e rules and still not be quite sure if I understood them. But then, I'm also the psycho (according to my friend) who likes reading about singularities and weird quantum theories *for fun*.
__________________
Calling a person a dog is just about the worst insult I can think of. Dogs deserve better than that. |
12-31-2004, 05:28 AM | #15 | |
Galvatron
Join Date: June 24, 2002
Location: aa
Posts: 2,101
|
Quote:
|
|
12-31-2004, 06:32 AM | #16 | |
Harper
Join Date: July 17, 2004
Location: amsterdam
Age: 39
Posts: 4,772
|
Quote:
__________________
Rikard supports signatures! |
|
12-31-2004, 07:17 AM | #17 |
Zartan
Join Date: May 20, 2003
Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland
Age: 34
Posts: 5,225
|
I prefer 2nd ed. slightly. I find the rules simpler (probably because I have played it for longer) and it is just really easy to get started with. 3ed. is ok, but I don't know the rules quite so well and there are so many feats etc.
__________________
[img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> |
12-31-2004, 07:29 AM | #18 |
Vampire
Join Date: January 29, 2003
Location: Sweden
Age: 43
Posts: 3,888
|
3rd edition definately. This system is more flexible and logical than it's predecessor. There's alot in 2nd ed. that doesn't make sense. If there's a Fireball flying in my direction and I need to dodge it, does it really matter if it comes from a wand or a common spell?
__________________
Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability. |
12-31-2004, 08:34 AM | #19 |
Gold Dragon
Join Date: May 19, 2002
Location: Blessed are those who are not....
Age: 42
Posts: 2,556
|
3rd, although 2AD&D in BG2 was really cool with the high level spells TimeStop, ImprovedAlacrity (why are these removed?) and the HLA's, the flexibility of 3rd gives a much larger gaming experience. And 3rd makes more sense to me, with all the postive indicators.
__________________
[img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> |
12-31-2004, 08:47 AM | #20 |
Galvatron
Join Date: June 24, 2002
Location: aa
Posts: 2,101
|
Time stop is still in 3rd. Improved Alacrity would be in the epic level handbook (in which there are high level abilities btw) but the rules changed so it doesn't make any sense. There's no such thing as pause between spells anymore.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Saving Imoen preference (SPOILERS) | Lord | Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal | 1 | 07-09-2003 11:32 PM |
Party AI preference | SpongeBobTheDestoyer | Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal | 15 | 02-21-2003 04:34 AM |
2nd Edition or 3rd? Which one? | Zoltan | Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum | 12 | 07-31-2002 11:17 AM |
rp preference | Nanobyte | General Discussion | 1 | 07-07-2002 05:47 PM |
2nd edition vs 3rd edition? | white heron | Baldurs Gate II Archives | 2 | 03-30-2001 06:46 PM |