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Rather than “aimless”, I think the useful antonym might be something like “unlinked”. There’s a book about the design of the Wild Wide...

Again, the problem you're missing that in some groups this isn't disruptive. Its what they do during play. Note upthread @TwoSix...

I've seen it. Not for hours on end... but I don't think it takes hours for it to be disruptive or counterproductive (assuming that not...

Yes, this. I've tried to convey a similar idea upthread. I don't know Apocalypse Keys other than your posts about it. But drawing on...

I should add that I do think simulation of setting is worthy goal of intentional design, which is why I praised Traveller. I would add...

The following games are not narrowly focused on a single thing: Draw Steel Warhammer - The Old World Fabula Ultima Lancer Vampire - The...

That some people may not want those experiences or value them does not mean they are getting them.

Perhaps remove the "narrow" there.

All I'm saying is that games are more than the fictional situation we are playing out. If I'm using Champions for a Hellboy-esque...

I can tell you what I took away from your "aimless" comment (and some of the elaboration/discussion it prompted, eg from @Campbell): A...

I wonder if what they are getting at is more along the lines of = "No matter what gun you use in GURPS, the rules make all gunplay feel...

"Aimless" is my word in this conversation, and I agree there are better words, but I feel like I should mention that I wasn't using it...

I find the entire concept of general use games versus specialized games to be one of the more silly ideas in the hobby because it...

I like to roleplay, too! I just prefer to do it in scenes where I actually have a choice.

Right. To be clear, I'm not endorsing it as good end product. I'm just saying that sometimes suboptimal end product is not the result...