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Micah Sweet reacted to CellarHeroes's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with
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Why reinvent the wheel? Systems like ACKS, Rolemaster, Hackmaster, and GURPS work great...in my opinion. What kind of modernization do... -
Micah Sweet reacted to nevin's post in the thread D&D General [rant]The conservatism of D&D fans is exhausting. with Like.
You are forgetting one point of damage before your initiative and you lost the spell. Magic using classes in 1e needed all the help...
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Micah Sweet replied to the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism.I'm arguing against the assumption that new is better. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. I gave an example of a modern simulationist...
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Micah Sweet reacted to Ruin Explorer's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
No I know you didn't, but if you want to talk about clunky arguments, the chess one is way clunkier is my point, and they're both being...
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Micah Sweet replied to the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism.Sure, but there is no mechanic that I think is superior for every type of RPG, and that the impression I got from your reference to...
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Micah Sweet reacted to Cadence's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
I took it as an example of another tool someone could use. A water-color painter doesn't have to use the newest oil-based paint tech...
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Micah Sweet replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) How excited are you for the 2 upcoming Forgotten Realms books?.At least they're finally being honest. Lets you make an informed choice about taking or leaving them.
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Micah Sweet reacted to aramis erak's post in the thread Interested in checking out non-D&D fantasy "old school" ttrpgs with Like.
It presumes minis for combat, and laying things out on the tabletop. The monster list is a direct match to the WFB list. The "profiles"...
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Micah Sweet replied to the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism.I didn't mention Chess.
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Micah Sweet replied to the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism.Are you assuming that metacurrency is an objectively superior mechanic than not having it in RPGs? Otherwise I'm not sure why you...
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Micah Sweet reacted to Crimson Longinus's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
I think it is far more apt comparison than cars. Like I said, we have more to compare to. But most of game design is ultimately about...
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Micah Sweet reacted to Corinnguard's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
If your character had wings or the ability to breathe air/water, you certainly would have a different outlook on life. You and your...
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Micah Sweet reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
There kinda are. There are guidelines, conventions and best practices that are typically followed for scriptwriting, playwrighting...
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Micah Sweet reacted to Crimson Longinus's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
I think game design is at least part art. Sure, having larger backlog of design to compare to might make designing now easier than back...
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Micah Sweet reacted to The Firebird's post in the thread I don't get the arguments for bioessentialism with Like.
This is just not a good frame for analyzing art and games. Look no further than Chess. Actually your comment reminds me of Elon Musk's...