D&D 3.5 rules

Did the 3.5 rules change Ranger's hp per level to 1d8?
Where can I get some update on the new rules? I do have all three 3.0 core rulebooks but they seem out of date.

 

Yes, they did change ranger HD to d8.
Here's a couple links you may find useful:

For a quick reference to 3.5 (VERY good site):
http://d20srd.org/index.htm

For a downloadable/printable set of the core rules, the SRD is at:
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/article/20040121a

For a rundown on how 3.5 differs from 3.0:
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/20030718a
-and-
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/er/20040801x

Not too sure how helpful these last links will be, as I never explored them, and never played 3.0, but anyway, there they are.

 

They did? Why the hell?! :angry:

 

Because Rangers aren't front-line warriors like stock paladins and fighters. They're more flankers and long-range, hence the same hit die as monks.

 

many other things were changed for the ranger from 3.o to 3.5

 

Well, after looking closly at the new ranger I gotta hand it to them, he's well balanced. It's just I'm too much used to 2nd ed...

 

Bah...

1st Edition is where it was really at...especially for rangers. They have been changed to not being the front-line types, as they originally were, and still should be. In many places of the World of Greyhawk, they are the only line of defense...hence their awesome combat skill(s).

New rules are simply a means of selling rule books...so, once again....


ba-aa-aa.

 

Yeah, they are using every opportunty to empty our pockets. I bought all three 3rd core rulebooks in english 'cause they weren't supposed to be released in Polish, which is my native language. They were released in Polish few months ago. Now I see there are 3.5 rulebooks but I'll have to wait about a year to see them in Polish. (Not a problem for me, but for my friends who want to play with me). So I'm stuck for now.

What sucks is that AFAIK there aren't any adventures in Forgotten Realms which I would prefer to DM. The D&D adventures are in Greyhawk. Or am I wrong?

 

There are many worlds in the D&D multi-verse; Oerth (Greyhawk) & Faerun (Forgotten Realms) are only two of them. All my favorite adventures are set in 1st Edition Greyhawk. But the beauty is, you can create your own worlds and realms as far as DMing goes. It'll be the most fun playing you can have, as you will be unfmiliar with nothing that is not of your own creation and design. I highly recommend it.

 

Too bad they don't have a computer game that will let you create your own universe. Sure, each game has it's editor and you can create mods for each game. But AFAIK, there isn't a single RPG maker that will let you create your own playable mods or games and share with your buddies. I don't necessarily mean multi-play, but I know people like that. I don't. Oh, how I wish for the good old days when you could get together with a bunch of friends and play good old fashioned pen and paper games.

 

From where this game is headed, I'll be able to bring in my own multiverse. I'm writing a script/story in flash, a pick a path story.

 

:clap: :clap: :clap:

 

You can download free "booklet" containing all the changes from 3e to 3.5e, so if you have 3.e books you don't have to buy the new ones (unless you want to)

 

You forgot the one where the pack of dogs beat you to death with pool cues.