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Roleplaying author best known in the 1980s (over 25 million copies sold). Former active contributor on this site. Received "Top User Swag Package" from StackExchange.
Haven't been here much lately. I have plenty of RPG websites to visit, and this site is actively hostile to old-school gamers (including me). Moderators encourage it and even participate in the abuse. Example: One moderator refuses to rephrase his question: "In most RPGs, PCs become inured to murder..." Not in my 35 years of experience, sonny. That's like saying 'this banana is rotten so all bananas are rotten.' (And there's lots more negativity around here, and very few old school questions.)
To add insult to injury (literally), I was publicly derided/insulted by Community Coordinator Josh Heyer (aka Shog9), in blatant violation of the alleged policy (link below).
http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2009/05/a-theory-of-moderation/
::shrug:: I don't need the abuse. Look me up on other sites (user name ExTSR almost everywhere).
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Jan 8 |
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Concealed door vs Secret door I commonly rule that a Thorough (time-consuming) Search automatically finds all Concealed doors, but Secret portals require the usual die-roll checks. |
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Dec 6 |
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Biggest GM pitfalls for new GMs? But would this not be a matter of preferred style, rather than pitfalls/errors per se? A more accurate pitfall might be failure to find out what level of description is best for the group. fwiw, my group prefers color when color is more useful and appropriate, as in settings & clues... but not during melee. |
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Oct 4 |
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Using 2x on d12 instead of x on a d6 in OD&D/Classic D&D/Clones The d12 would work fine, and very easy to convert from d6. It may be a question of short-term ease vs long-term options as well as use in multiple types of checks. Your call. :) |
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Oct 4 |
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What are the consequences of changing the ratio of XP to GP? Very true. But we've learned a LITTLE bit about Fun since then. :) |
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Sep 22 |
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Where can I get fantasy public domain art? That's exactly what I do, typically at a high dpi. Most are plain black & white. I heard a rumor that Dover had some compilations in digital form, but haven't found any yet. :/ |
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Sep 21 |
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Which RPGs primarily reward roleplaying your character? Thanks; hoped you'd be back. ;> Yah, 7th Sea is a good one. |
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Sep 21 |
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What RPGs emphasize immersion in character? The original and intended question is: "What RPGs emphasize playing the role?" I consider 'immersion' to be an extreme version of this and far outside my intent. Thus, after 3 alterations by Genest, I must now disavow this question. Mr. Genest has repeatedly changed its meaning to make it HIS question. I don't have time to keep changing it back, though apparently Mr. Genest does. I have also file a formal complaint re ABUSE OF EDITING POWER. |
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Sep 21 |
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What RPGs emphasize immersion in character? Jeremiah Genest, you have now twice changed the question to one of "immersion". That substantially alters my question. Please stop changing the meaning to suit your preferences. :( |
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Sep 20 |
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What can I do to improve as a player for Burning Wheel I very much like the emphasis on being considerate of others and their opportunities (vs hogging the spotlight). Tho Aramis includes such, this is a different focus. (@ JeremiahGenest, I think you're overreaching.) |
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Sep 20 |
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What RPGs emphasize immersion in character? Sounds great so far. :) Are there other examples? btw, D&D has never put roleplaying first in either emphasis or rewards, so don't make assumptions based on my handle. ;> |
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Sep 9 |
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How to give directions to megadungeon locations without giving players too much info? Fixed. ;> Been using 'em since the late '70s; they're fun to make (as DM) and fun to use. You can 'upgrade' by finding some scroll-type paper at the local office supply, very cheap and very effective. Tear (instead of using scissors) for optimal effect. |
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Sep 4 |
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What are the differences between Holmes, Moldvay, and Mentzer D&D? I'll endorse this answer. :) --FM (Tho it's depressing to be the sole survivor of the three.) |
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Aug 31 |
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Tips for starting a TORG campagin TORG is an underdog; a bit hard to comprehend at times, but overall an outstanding game. I still can't figure out why it faded to such a niche level. The game and all the support products are readily available quite cheaply. This is an 'oldie' worth investigating. (And see Reuben's answer for lots of great pointers.) |
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Aug 30 |
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Specific Items In A Group Social Contract? Addedum to 6: Personal hygiene, a notable factor. |
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Aug 21 |
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AC differences between AD&D 1E and Basic D&D? otoh some players are rather insistent about that 5%. |
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Aug 20 |
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What about Arete / Masteries and Dark Heroes? As a system-specific edition-specific narrow-focus question, personally I'd discourage this site from heading in these directions. (Sorry; good question, but praps wrong place?) |
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Aug 20 |
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How to Handle a Powergamer / Munchkin Improve communications, absolutely. Most of the responses here are negative. Don't go that way; employ a positive method to resolve this and most other problems. |
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Aug 20 |
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How to Handle a Powergamer / Munchkin "Would you penalize a player who's a good combat strategist just because the other players aren't as good at it?" -- When considered in the context of the overriding goal -- fun for ALL, not just for One -- your comment is simplistic. :/ |
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Aug 20 |
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How can I make my game more “noir” as a GM? Applause. When a GM or gaming group has transcended rote and wants to reach for style, things are going well, to say the least. +++ for questions of this general type, and for solutions to same! A very mature pov, and one to be encouraged. |
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Aug 20 |
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What are some sources for in game puzzles for players? Such logic puzzles are indeed easily converted. But since they're for the players, rather than the characters, resist attempts to solve them with a skill check or other die roll. ;> |
