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The Alexandrian/Legends and Labyrinths

Started by arminius, July 19, 2008, 03:10:17 AM

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arminius

July 19, 2008, 03:10:17 AM Last Edit: July 19, 2008, 10:51:28 PM by Arminius
Whoa, who is this guy? I just came across the blog and it's brilliant. Well, okay, let's just say his thoughts on RPG subjects are well written and pretty close to my opinions (note: on bigger issues than just D&D 4e).

(Ah, I see his name is Justin Alexander.)

Also I see that he's touting an OGL game called Legends & Labyrinths which sounds like it could be the "Modern" Basic D&D that Pundit's always calling for. Interesting...not sure it'd be up my alley, but it could be worth a look.

EDIT: Update--I think this Justin Alexander is the same person as Justin Bacon, who used to post on RPGnet (before running afoul of the administration).

Casey777

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July 20, 2008, 03:12:50 PM
Yes. Same Justin. Some good reviews but his biases are many and strong. I also don't care for analyzing D&D3.x rules in anywhere near the depth he does so I'll hold off on making a decision on this game until it's out and I've seen reviews by people not connected with him.

Until then, I have C&C and possibly Pathfinder. And D&D3.x. :)

mhensley

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July 21, 2008, 09:26:25 AM
His analysis of 4e is spot on.

StormBringer

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July 21, 2008, 02:11:51 PM
Good Lord, of all places to read about Justin's banning, Tom's Hardware has a thread.
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arminius

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July 21, 2008, 03:42:31 PM
It's not really at Tom's Hardware. It's an archived Usenet thread; a better place to read it is via Google Groups on alt.games.whitewolf.

But more relevant in this day and age is that he says he considered at one time turning L&L into a replacement for 3e when 4e came out, but once Paizo announced Pathfinder he decided that L&L should just fill the adjunct niche of a sort of "red box Basic Set for 3rd Edition".
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