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    One could make the argument that the Realms were ruined the moment Ed signed over the rights to TSR. They really changed it up, adding in settings and everything. And it was changed forever in the wake of the Time of Troubles, and then there was 3e, Which reintroduced the Shades and Bane, really i think they should of shook it up more. And now we got the Spellplague and all that. So really i wouldn't say its ruined, its definitely changed dramatically over the years, but that's one of the things i love about it.

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    The answer is a resounding yes. In fact, I don't even really consider it the Realms

    I was a huge FR guy from the grey box days and lived through many good and not so good twists and turns of the setting but those two horrible books really soured it for me.

    Heck, it pretty much soured me on 4e which I was giving a try

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Silversword View Post
    One could make the argument that the Realms were ruined the moment Ed signed over the rights to TSR. They really changed it up, adding in settings and everything. And it was changed forever in the wake of the Time of Troubles, and then there was 3e, Which reintroduced the Shades and Bane, really i think they should of shook it up more. And now we got the Spellplague and all that. So really i wouldn't say its ruined, its definitely changed dramatically over the years, but that's one of the things i love about it.
    oh I can get behind this.
    this is also why I'd love to look at the notes on what the players said happens and what didnt at his games....
    all I know for sure, is that the ToT never happened.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MerrikCale View Post
    The answer is a resounding yes. In fact, I don't even really consider it the Realms

    I was a huge FR guy from the grey box days and lived through many good and not so good twists and turns of the setting but those two horrible books really soured it for me.

    Heck, it pretty much soured me on 4e which I was giving a try

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    the 4e rules are not bad, just play with the 3.x frcs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steelfiredragon View Post
    the 4e rules are not bad, just play with the 3.x frcs.
    I have become a non0fan of 4e. Combat is way too long and there is no individuality. Everyone is the same

    I have gone full out Pathfinder. To me, its a far better game
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    and Golarion has a lot of the old FR feel and they support the setting nicely
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vercingetorix View Post
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    Not entirely sure you can ruin a setting as large as FR, since even if you dont agree with the changes, there are still plenty of areas that are familiar.

    Plus, its an RP setting, if you dont like, rule 0 it and move on. Theres plenty of blank spaces on the map waiting to be filled in so stop griping and use some imagination.
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