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<blockquote data-quote="painted_klown" data-source="post: 6504231" data-attributes="member: 6785485"><p>Perhaps, I am way off base with this thought, but I can't help but think that some of the "edition warring" is caused by the time the player (or DM) was introduced to the game. </p><p></p><p>Most people have a feeling of fondness to the product that introduced them to something. I see this happen a lot with music. Some fans like a bands first record the most, as that is how they were introduced to that band. Other fans have a later album as their favorite, a different album is how they were introduced to the band. That's not to say that they hate the rest of their albums, it's just that they prefer to listen to "the one that got them started". </p><p></p><p>I imagine that it's the same way with D&D. People have fond memories of games played in their youth (feelings of nostalgia run strong), so in their mind, that was the "best" edition. </p><p></p><p>There will never be a way to convince someone that their feelings aren't "correct" or that they're "wrong" in how they feel. That will only cause them to be angered. Nobody likes to be told how to feel, it's the way we're wired. </p><p></p><p>At the end of the day, I think ALL editions are the "best" editions...to those who love them. I think all RPG players are a bit of a minorty when it comes to society as a whole. In that light, I feel no need to bash on another gamer for liking what they like. If I had their gaming experiences, and had lived their lives, I too would probably feel the same way. </p><p></p><p>Happy gaming all, no matter what editon you play and enjoy. It really is the "best" one ever. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="painted_klown, post: 6504231, member: 6785485"] Perhaps, I am way off base with this thought, but I can't help but think that some of the "edition warring" is caused by the time the player (or DM) was introduced to the game. Most people have a feeling of fondness to the product that introduced them to something. I see this happen a lot with music. Some fans like a bands first record the most, as that is how they were introduced to that band. Other fans have a later album as their favorite, a different album is how they were introduced to the band. That's not to say that they hate the rest of their albums, it's just that they prefer to listen to "the one that got them started". I imagine that it's the same way with D&D. People have fond memories of games played in their youth (feelings of nostalgia run strong), so in their mind, that was the "best" edition. There will never be a way to convince someone that their feelings aren't "correct" or that they're "wrong" in how they feel. That will only cause them to be angered. Nobody likes to be told how to feel, it's the way we're wired. At the end of the day, I think ALL editions are the "best" editions...to those who love them. I think all RPG players are a bit of a minorty when it comes to society as a whole. In that light, I feel no need to bash on another gamer for liking what they like. If I had their gaming experiences, and had lived their lives, I too would probably feel the same way. Happy gaming all, no matter what editon you play and enjoy. It really is the "best" one ever. :) [/QUOTE]
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