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Originally Posted by buzz
Very thoughtful review, Leroy! I found this comment interesting, though: "I would have to houserule some things, and convert it to a classless, point-based system, but otherwise I think it is a solid, smooth system and one of the better versions of d20 out there."
I'm not sure how to reconcile the first half of this statement with the second. How "solid and smooth" could it be if, right out of the gate, you're tossing classes and making houserules?
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Buzz, I understand your confusion, and a lot of it stems from my own approach to RPGs, so hopefully I can explain...
I rarely
ever run an RPG without houserules. To me, making some basic houserules for a system is not indicitive of how much I like the system or how solid I think it is (although making tons of houserules would be, I guess!) Other than going with the classless option I mentioned, I wouldn't have to houserule too much in True20. I think the core mechanics are very solid, including combat, skills, task resolution, damage and so on.
As for ditching the classes, I do admit this is a major overhaul. But that doesn't change the fact that I think the classes in True20 are mostly solid, other than the issues I mention in the review. Character creation in True20 seems like it would be easy for many concepts. I don't yet have my point system for True20 complete, but that wouldn't stop me from playing with the system mostly RAW and using the given classes, should the need arise (like a quick adventure while the next GM in our rotation finishes up his work for the next game).
It's just that I really do prefer a classless, point-based system for my universal RPGs, and so I wouldn't make True20 my universal system of choice without first doing that. Plus, I already have such a beast written for d20 Modern, and so all I would have to do is convert it.
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Nonetheless, very good review; the 3/3 rating seems about on par with what I've heard about True20.
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Thanks!