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<blockquote data-quote="Uzri'el" data-source="post: 7046673" data-attributes="member: 6747516"><p>That's understandable. Except that you wouldn't need to worry about the spaceport (that's <em>way</em> in the future, as far as you and your personal group are concerned) or any other content created by others - you can simply ignore it and not use it.</p><p></p><p>You can merrily continue to create module after module set in Medieval times, sharing with those interested in Medieval high fantasy (or just keep it for yourself, for that matter), and those interested in the futuristic settings can do the same. You don't have to share anything if you don't want to. But it's an available option to those who <em>would</em> like to share (besides, none of the shared material would be shown on the online map, it would be in it's own separate area). Plus Aster would be in the public domain, meaning you can sell your Medieval modules if you wish.</p><p></p><p>How is that not a win?</p><p></p><p>Look, I'm not here to try and make you use this resource, or try to win you over. You can feel free to <em>not</em> use it and go your merry way, never concerning yourself with it ever again (but I do appreciate the feedback <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />).</p><p></p><p>But I know for a fact (since I've read post after post about it on these very forums) that there are some novice homebrewers out there who aren't sure how to make their own world setting -- with all that entails, or others who lack the cartographical skills to make an effective world map for their campaign, or those who simply do not have the time. That is just one portion of the target audience. The others include those described in the original and subsequent posts.</p><p></p><p>Let me make this easy for everyone to understand -- Aster is just a supplement like Greyhawk or Forgotten Realms -- without being locked in to a particular rule set or content genre, allowing the GM complete control of the setting details (magic, gods, tech, etc.). Consider it like a big, empty, ready to use sandbox for your next campaign. Does <em>no one</em> find that useful?</p><p></p><p>Additionally, the map will be served up digitally, like Google maps, meaning you can click and drag the map around, zoom in and out and so on from your devices. No more unfolding that huge, tattered paper map, unless you want to download the original 889 MB, 21600 x 10800 pixel file and print it yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Uzri'el, post: 7046673, member: 6747516"] That's understandable. Except that you wouldn't need to worry about the spaceport (that's [I]way[/I] in the future, as far as you and your personal group are concerned) or any other content created by others - you can simply ignore it and not use it. You can merrily continue to create module after module set in Medieval times, sharing with those interested in Medieval high fantasy (or just keep it for yourself, for that matter), and those interested in the futuristic settings can do the same. You don't have to share anything if you don't want to. But it's an available option to those who [I]would[/I] like to share (besides, none of the shared material would be shown on the online map, it would be in it's own separate area). Plus Aster would be in the public domain, meaning you can sell your Medieval modules if you wish. How is that not a win? Look, I'm not here to try and make you use this resource, or try to win you over. You can feel free to [I]not[/I] use it and go your merry way, never concerning yourself with it ever again (but I do appreciate the feedback :)). But I know for a fact (since I've read post after post about it on these very forums) that there are some novice homebrewers out there who aren't sure how to make their own world setting -- with all that entails, or others who lack the cartographical skills to make an effective world map for their campaign, or those who simply do not have the time. That is just one portion of the target audience. The others include those described in the original and subsequent posts. Let me make this easy for everyone to understand -- Aster is just a supplement like Greyhawk or Forgotten Realms -- without being locked in to a particular rule set or content genre, allowing the GM complete control of the setting details (magic, gods, tech, etc.). Consider it like a big, empty, ready to use sandbox for your next campaign. Does [I]no one[/I] find that useful? Additionally, the map will be served up digitally, like Google maps, meaning you can click and drag the map around, zoom in and out and so on from your devices. No more unfolding that huge, tattered paper map, unless you want to download the original 889 MB, 21600 x 10800 pixel file and print it yourself. [/QUOTE]
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