D&D 5E Come out and put yourself on the Gygax scale!

OB1 · Nov 17, 2017

Disclaimer: There is no right or wrong answer to this poll, nor should anyone be disparaged for wherever they identify on it. Diversity is awesome! Understanding each other is important to productive dialogue! There is plenty of room in the hobby for all!

G0 – I am 100% engaged with the story, game mechanics only get in the way of that
G1 – I’m here for the story; I don’t care about mechanics as long as they don’t infringe on story
G2 – I’m here for the story, but good mechanics are a big part of my enjoyment as well
G3 – Story and Mechanics are equally important to my enjoyment
G4 – I’m here for the mechanics, but good story is a big part of my enjoyment as well
G5 – I’m here for the mechanics; I don’t care about story as long as it doesn’t infringe on the mechanics
G6 – I’m 100% engaged with the game mechanics, story only gets in the way of that

For the record, I'm a solid G2 myself and DM for a G2, G3, G4 and a G5.

Wulffolk · Nov 17, 2017

I would rate myself as a G2 if I am being honest

I would prefer to be at G1 or G0, but it would be a lie to say that game mechanics don't bother me. :erm:

I spend more time considering house rules and adjusting the game mechanics than I actually get to spend playing, unfortunately.

One other aspect, I could enjoy playing in, or DMing for, a group that includes G0-G4, but I would not have fun playing with G5-G6 players. Those are also the types of players that typically annoy me in a forum setting like this.

Flexor the Mighty! · Nov 17, 2017

G4, really. Had a good overall 5e campaign that just ended but I'm dropping 5e and going to run WHFRP 2e instead since I think the mechanics are more appealing. To me its a game first and foremost that generates stories, kind of after the fact. But a fun mechanical game play situation is what I'm after even if its not the most sensible in terms of narrative.

OB1 · Nov 17, 2017

Sorry everyone, I timed out trying to create the poll. Anyone know how to add after the fact?

pogre · Nov 17, 2017

G3 or G4 - mechanics are pretty important to me, but I play in a 5e campaign that is certainly story first and I am enjoying that.

Arilyn · Nov 17, 2017

G2 for me. Cause sometimes mechanics can get in the way, which is just frustrating.

Tony Vargas · Nov 17, 2017

OB1 said:
Sorry everyone, I timed out trying to create the poll. Anyone know how to add after the fact?

It's happened to me, too - I've never found a way.
Just have to try again with a new thread and be quicker, I guess.

lowkey13 · Nov 17, 2017

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Sacrosanct · Nov 17, 2017

I guess G3. Mechanics are what helps facilitate the story. But not sure how you came up with that scale. Is the higher # supposed to be more Gygax? Because that doesn't really match what his actual priorities were.