> Currently all that I am running is a small Star Wars group that I
> have just kicked off. I am undecided on how I feel about the Star
> Wars game though. My group is okay, but Wizards is about to stick
> me for another $40 for a "revised" edition. It sounds more like a
> complete overhaul. I grant that the current version is lacking in a
> lot of areas. If the revised edition is a marked improvement, it
> will be worth the cash.
i'll say this about WotC: if they do half as good of a job on D&D
revisions as they did on the Star Wars book, they've got my money.


> Oriental adventure realy impressed me. The Legend of the five rings
> books that followed it though were even better. I have always
> wanted to run an asian type game, but have had trouble finding
> players.
The OA book is useful, but the setting is not. it is far too limiting
as far as alignments go, practically forcing everyone to play good
characters or succumb to shadowland taint. blah blah blah. the main
book is worth the buy to get oriental stuff, but watch out for the
Faerun Far East book coming out this year.

> I am a big fan of Deadlands...but have not picked up the d20
> version. Has anyone?
unfortunately, Deadlands didn't carry over well. it's not worth the
hassle, and their own system works so well as is.

d20's i also have:
Call of Cthulhu - definately much fun for horror enthusiasts like me.
never played the old version though so can't compare. what i'm
waiting for is the Delta Green d20 stuff to come out.

Farscape - if you're a fan of the show, might as well pick it up.
useful to adapt for Star Wars or perhaps Dragonstar, their "magic"
system is wonky.

Silver Age Sentinals - haven't played it yet, but i got it on
reccomendation of a friend.

Spycraft - most definately interesting, and i'll get around to it
eventually but so many games & so little time.

additionally i'd highly suggest the Collectors Series from mongoose
publishing for your D&D games. it breathes new life into the classes
and races like the old 2e class/race books did, but this time it's
effective.