Recent content by FrogReaver

my engagement with computer arpg’s is usually theory craft, test choices, theory craft more, test more, etc. I probably spend less time playing them than analyzing them.

What do you think the bright word here?

Prabe said that not me. I just quoted him.

I don’t think “games are meant to be played” settles the question of what forms of engagement are most important. It tells you something about design intent, not about how people actually meaningfully engage with the hobby. Those can diverge quite a bit.

I agree with this version. I don’t think it’s what you actually said earlier though. It also goes on to say that despite others preferring other forms of engagement they would still: “There will be those who prefer other related experiences to actually playing the games--and someone might...

You said: “I'm inclined to say that since TRPGs are, uh, games, that the experience of playing them is the most important form of engagement, overall.” I think there are people for which the experience of playing the game is not the most important form of engagement, overall. Thus I disagree...

Doesn’t matter with respect to what?

I don’t think that’s true for everyone.

I agree. Play and engagement aren’t identical. I think one should focus on the things they enjoy, some people enjoy engineering game systems or creating settings/stories. Others really enjoy overcoming combat challenges or social roleplay. Actual play is just the nexus, not the end all be all...

Because 3pp gets compared to the standard and official material is the standard. It’s worth noting, particularly unbalanced official features are often banned at many tables.

Yea, I never did anywhere else either. Here has been the first place, and for the longest time I didn't use it here. Almost seems like it's mandatory here now. Though that's probably less about 'here' and more about 2026 internet. Everything is soo socially and politically charged these...

I often wonder if Don Quixote tilted at more Sealions or Wind Mills.

The thread title would be more accurate if it was “Everybody on the internet is wrong”

The Swiss already did that for us all.

Yea, I'm not saying they are a good investment. I have no idea. But I know analyzing any big tech business while it's still in growth and market domination phase is much different than analyzing most any other type of company. It's always astronomical debt and chasing user counts and then one...