The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[RealAlHazred]

★★★★☆
Bath bombs had a strange chemical smell, but it was definitely a life-changing experience. The smell was difficult to remove from my towels, though, so I'm removing one star from my rating. I recommend sharing with friends; they make an excellent gift!
-- Umbrella Customer Review #45181

 

[Malmuria]

1974: A DIY hobby consisting mostly in the shared imagination of players and the trading of fan zines*
2024: Fully monetized, self-proclaimed "lifestyle brand." Fans cheer the opportunity to spend more money and proclaim the inherent benevolence of multinational corporations.

Also 2024: hubristic multinational corporation inadvertently causes everyone to homebrew their own rpg. Meanwhile, due to a random tweet, megadungeons are back en vogue

 

[Gradine]

 

[Ryujin]

★★★★☆
Bath bombs had a strange chemical smell, but it was definitely a life-changing experience. The smell was difficult to remove from my towels, though, so I'm removing one star from my rating. I recommend sharing with friends; they make an excellent gift!
-- Umbrella Customer Review #45181

They're pretty expensive. Try not to lose any.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Why do people who love anime and manga think that everyone on Earth also does, and understands the random Japanese words they sprinkle into discussions? Is this a thing where Japanophiles typically associate mostly with fellow Japanophiles and think that everyone else does love this stuff?

I don't actively dislike any of this stuff, myself, but it's always jarring when there's an expectation that I know subgenres or conventions being referenced in Japanese. I can't think of anything comparable like this for other hobbies. Even the most ardent NFL fan doesn't expect someone who doesn't watch American football regularly to be able to explain what a "cornerback" is, for instance.

 

[Gradine]

 

[Hussar]

I think I will just summarize my feelings.

Hoo boy.

Yeah, that just about says it all. I’m not even pissed really. Just so so tired of it all. I just wanna play my pretend elf game. Is that too much to ask?

 

[Ryujin]

Why do people who love anime and manga think that everyone on Earth also does, and understands the random Japanese words they sprinkle into discussions? Is this a thing where Japanophiles typically associate mostly with fellow Japanophiles and think that everyone else does love this stuff?

I don't actively dislike any of this stuff, myself, but it's always jarring when there's an expectation that I know subgenres or conventions being referenced in Japanese. I can't think of anything comparable like this for other hobbies. Even the most ardent NFL fan doesn't expect someone who doesn't watch American football regularly to be able to explain what a "cornerback" is, for instance.

Try sitting through a conversation between hard core computer/console gamers. FPS, DPS, "griefers"...

 

[MarkB]

Try sitting through a conversation between hard core computer/console gamers. FPS, DPS, "griefers"...

...gish, munchkins, DPR, DMPC...

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

...gish, munchkins, DPR, DMPC...

Anyone who uses the word "gish" without it being about a githyanki should be required to pay a fine of $1 per infraction.

("It's the common term!" Just with you and your fellow travelers, Todd.)