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Argyle King replied to the thread Critical Role to Run Grimdark Daggerheart Miniseries.Maybe I don't understand what is intended with "grimdark." To me, if the setting fluff is presenting challenges as being serious, but... -
Argyle King replied to the thread Which RPGs best model real-world skill development?.Others have said it already, but GURPS.
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Argyle King reacted to Tonguez's post in the thread Which RPGs best model real-world skill development? with
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GURPS or BRP GURPS models non linear resource investment to get better at something, has rules for training times and recognizes... -
Argyle King reacted to dbm's post in the thread Which RPGs best model real-world skill development? with Like.
GURPS matches that description quite well. The bell curve means the early part of learning tends to be more impactful than later points...
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Argyle King reacted to TiQuinn's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with Like.
Except I think the experience of playing Keep on the Borderlands under Basic rules or AD&D 1e/2e plays a lot differently than under 5e...
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Argyle King reacted to Stormonu's post in the thread D&D (2024) Anyone else dislike the "keyword" style language of 5.24? with Like.
I think Keywords help in many areas, but it's too easy to fall into the Overused Condition.
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Argyle King replied to the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting..I think, as a game that is part storytelling and part game, there is an element of art via cooperative storytelling built into the...
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Argyle King replied to the thread Critical Role to Run Grimdark Daggerheart Miniseries.I think that's partially true because the tone implied by "grimdark" can be difficult to take seriously when combined with certain...
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Argyle King reacted to Ath'kethin's post in the thread Is There Possibility of a PF1.5 or a 3.5 Revival? Whether Directly or Something With Similar 'Ethos' with Like.
Dungeon Crawl Classics filters original edition D&D through 3rd edition mechanics. It maybe isn't exactly what you're looking for but...
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Argyle King replied to the thread What RPGs genres are lacking?.Pro Wrestling
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The sort of Post-Apocalyptic Science-Fantasy found in '80s cartoons: e.g., He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Thundercats...
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Argyle King reacted to darjr's post in the thread Project Sigil 90% Of D&D’s Project Sigil Team Laid Off with Like.
@Morrus History repeating.
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Argyle King reacted to eyeheartawk's post in the thread WotC Mike Mearls: "D&D Is Uncool Again" with Like.
I don't see much to disagree with here. I'll say on a purely anecdotal level I have found it easier to drum up support to play games...