Larian Studios Forums General Chat RPG Chat @ D&D 3.5 players: Gripes about rules?

For the past couple years I've been slowly building a pen & paper RPG system currently based off of the Metroid game universe (read the PS before you make any comments about my choice of setting, please.)

Started out using the 2nd Edition ruleset as a base, then migrated to 3e and v3.5, but I'm slowly branching it into it's own, standalone system. The reason? D20, though a wonderful, versatile, easy to learn system, has it's flaws. Most of these flaws are simple calculation errors (maximum male human base weight 960 lbs. PHB, pg. 109, table 6-6) or vague/incomplete rule descriptions that can be fast eratta'd by e-male to Wizards (and I mean fast. Response in 2 hours for 10 rule questions one time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />). But these add up to a system that, in some places, need a total revamp.

I'm now at the point in my project where I'm cutting some of the ties to D20 and I've exausted local sources for problems they've seen. Now I ask you, the board members: What are your gripes with D20?

I'm looking for ruleset gripes, not gameplay setting gripes. Post anything about D20 that you think could use a change (DMs, GMs, rules lawyers, here's your chance to shine <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />). If I use any of your ideas you'll receive credit when/if I ever make a public (profit, non-profit, or otherwise) release of my work.

Thanks In Advance,
Neo987

PS: Please, no posts like "Nintendo'll never give copyright permssion" or "Change the setting, Metroid suxors!" I chose this particular game universe because I wanted a futuristic setting and the Metroid games gave MANY base ideas for me to work off. Heck, the Metroid ties'll probably drop before I make ANY public release.

I don't really have any problems with the d20 system. I found that most skills and classes revolve around combat which sometimes make me wonder why the rest of the skills are there. Mind you, I'm sure any good DM could make those skills worth their while.

Recently, in Neverwinter Nights, I've started playing as monk. The only thing I'm finding is that I can only seem to make one sort of character. I feel like it would be a waste not to use the pre-determined feats.

Are you using d20 or d20 Modern?

It's funny... I'm building a futuristic system off of D20 Standard because I can't get ahold of the D20 Modern books. v3.5 PHB, DMG, and Unearthed Arcana, plus erattas both official and e-mail response. Using a few Mongoose Publishing books for ideas, cause they make a lot of sense at times, too.

Free d20 Modern Core Rulebook

*Slaps Forehead*
I totally forgot about the SRDs! Thanks for the reminder. Even tere, I still wanna see what people don't like about the D20 system in general. You wouldn't believe how many useful and sensable suggestions I've gotten from local gamers .

http://www.systemreferencedocuments.org

I don't really have any complaints about the rule changes from 3.0 to 3.5, it just kinda sucks having to buy yet another PHB, DMG, and MM, kinda pricey :P