Couldn't agree with you more. I think that 4E is a much better system, and I'm getting pretty frustrated at my players (not to mention others) for refusing to try the new system out. I've made adventures in 4E and it's nice having the tools at your disposal without having to spend hours developing spell lists etc. I understand there are those hardcore 3E fans, and accept this, however, that being said I prefer 4th ed. I just can't seem to get a group that aren't purists in regards to the older rules. They refuse to try out new games. Ever since being exposed to Call of Cthulu (via RPPR, I might add) I wanted to run a game of it, however, people refuse saying, "It's new, therefore I don't understand it, therefore I hate it." It's just a pet peve of mine when people refuse to try something out based on the fact that it's new. A player actually said, "I know what I like, so why would I ever want to deviate?". I believe it's fun to play, so at least give it a shot. I've run 3.5E rather than nothing for a while, but it's just frustrating that people won't adapt, or claim a system is "inherently un-fun". I feel it's a rules lawyers' system, and honestly, I'd like the same willingness to give it a go in return when I suggest a 4th ed game to my players. I'm leaning towards applying the no gaming is better than spending time writing material for elitists, who to a large extent seem only to enjoy the min maxing that the 3.5 edition offers. When they wouldn't try out Call of Cthulu, I had to wonder if it was worth continuing to try to work with it any longer. I enjoy playing, and trying out the new 4E rules would breath some new life into the game (as well as level the playing field), as would trying a new system... but I digress. These are games that are meant to be enjoyed, and I wish people would step away from the need to have a powerhouse, and try to just enjoy the game as a game.
One last point to those that claim 4E is a WoW clone: In wow, you have one build that can be successful in high end raiding or PVP. I'd say that that's true for 3.5 to, as certain feat/spell combinations lead to overpowered builds, same as in WoW. Just a thought.
