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Originally Posted by spindles
Have you seen the size of the rule books?
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I thought of that too, but I didn't want to get into it at the time. The newer DM rule books actually have guidelines for style of play. I'm pretty sure they outline the ins and outs of by-the-book DMs vs. other more open styles.
There are many rules. Hardcore players know them. A good DM is gauged on their ability to understand the rules and knowing when to bend them to keep the game balanced, challenging, and fun.
It isn't a free-for-all. It's a system. And a well-known one at that.
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For an idea of the rules:
d20 Basic Rules(zip)
Everything else
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Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 03-09-2008 at 07:24 PM..
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