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<blockquote data-quote="Koren n'Rhys" data-source="post: 6968911" data-attributes="member: 66792"><p>Maybe we're at cross purposes here or something, I don't know. I'm not saying that the AL shouldn't offer new seasons of focused content, and have that content organized so that it follows a coherent narrative for those who want, and have the ability, to play through them in order. They absolutely should, and I agree that it's likely at a majority of players DO play that way. However, that is completely unrelated to the issue of leaving old seasons available to play for those who still want to use them. Since most players won't see the old stuff cropping up, or are in an established group following the current story line, then leaving them open to others doesn't affect them in the least in regards to the continuity of their campaign. The default may be following the current season in order, I really don't know. But regardless, how is that affected in any way by my ability to use old mods if I choose to for my group?</p><p></p><p>Cons: I don't expect con organizers to cater to the desires of a minority of players at all, but if a DM offers to run a table using older content, what does it hurt to let him? No one is doing anything to "accommodate" me, but rather empowering the DMs who are volunteering their time.</p><p></p><p>Rewards: C'mon - seriously? If I take the time to play a character, then I expect to get XP and IC "rewards", yes. Sure, I could play for "fun", but how long will it be fun if my PC isn't able to level up? If I like dragons but not drow or vampires, then I'm not allowed to play AL anymore? What if I don't/can't have a home group and my only access to D&D is via AL at my local store? What if I'm in AL because I travel for work and can drop into stores all over the country and still play my character? You seem to be saying that the drop-in player should be unwelcome since he's missing out on the bigger picture - that is, not playing correctly.</p><p></p><p>Regardless of your observations - in your area, under the favorable conditions you enjoy - that's not the only situation for everyone. The AL isn't set up so that the current season's narrative is all that matters or can be played. In my view, you still haven't offered any evidence that anyone is somehow hurt by my group playing an old mod out of order. Allowing me to do that doesn't hurt YOUR preferred mode of play either, as you are free to ignore those old season in your campaign without needing to retire them</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Koren n'Rhys, post: 6968911, member: 66792"] Maybe we're at cross purposes here or something, I don't know. I'm not saying that the AL shouldn't offer new seasons of focused content, and have that content organized so that it follows a coherent narrative for those who want, and have the ability, to play through them in order. They absolutely should, and I agree that it's likely at a majority of players DO play that way. However, that is completely unrelated to the issue of leaving old seasons available to play for those who still want to use them. Since most players won't see the old stuff cropping up, or are in an established group following the current story line, then leaving them open to others doesn't affect them in the least in regards to the continuity of their campaign. The default may be following the current season in order, I really don't know. But regardless, how is that affected in any way by my ability to use old mods if I choose to for my group? Cons: I don't expect con organizers to cater to the desires of a minority of players at all, but if a DM offers to run a table using older content, what does it hurt to let him? No one is doing anything to "accommodate" me, but rather empowering the DMs who are volunteering their time. Rewards: C'mon - seriously? If I take the time to play a character, then I expect to get XP and IC "rewards", yes. Sure, I could play for "fun", but how long will it be fun if my PC isn't able to level up? If I like dragons but not drow or vampires, then I'm not allowed to play AL anymore? What if I don't/can't have a home group and my only access to D&D is via AL at my local store? What if I'm in AL because I travel for work and can drop into stores all over the country and still play my character? You seem to be saying that the drop-in player should be unwelcome since he's missing out on the bigger picture - that is, not playing correctly. Regardless of your observations - in your area, under the favorable conditions you enjoy - that's not the only situation for everyone. The AL isn't set up so that the current season's narrative is all that matters or can be played. In my view, you still haven't offered any evidence that anyone is somehow hurt by my group playing an old mod out of order. Allowing me to do that doesn't hurt YOUR preferred mode of play either, as you are free to ignore those old season in your campaign without needing to retire them [/QUOTE]
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