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IMHO, Mr. Wells is probably the most important folk singer of his generation.

Does it? I'm surprised to hear that. I certainly think it has meanings--whether denotation or connotation--that mean folks avoid it...

You're right, anything but west marches is a railroad is a better definition.

Non-linear would be it. Folks didnt start using sandbox as a negative, so having to try and soften the offense hasnt been necessary. I...

To me the railroad is not picking the train, the seat, the window, the meal, or anything. You have zero meaningful choices, not just...

This, again, is why the only meaningful difference I can see between a "linear adventure" and a "railroad" is player buy in. If the...

I don't consider that railroading, no, and I have fairly high standards when it comes to this sort of thing. You did not take away...

the way i'd separate it would be that the point of the adventure is going to baldur's gate, you're never not going to go to baldur's...

The think that I notice, with all these discussions, we actually have terms that could be useful but we never agree to use them. Then...

Quoted for Cosmic Truth! ...and for saying it better than I would have...

Some of it will come down to the writing and some GM execution. Not all adventure paths avoid tendencies to railroad and a GM cleaving...

All good just not agreeing.

I’m guess not so concise or useful because these are not my experiences.