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Theory of Games reacted to Micah Sweet's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with
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So long as people are using the labels, there is a need for the labels. Agree to stop using them all, and make sure there's still some... -
Theory of Games reacted to Charlaquin's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
Well for one thing that’s not really what they’re meant to describe within the model. For another, the terms are just… inflammatory. Not...
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Theory of Games reacted to Charlaquin's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
Probably because the “big model” is quite complex, and was developed through a lot of online discussion over time, but finalized mostly...
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Theory of Games reacted to UngainlyTitan's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
Yes, it is gamist and some examples I know about have being playing rpgs for 40 years. They have had plenty of time to become...
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Theory of Games reacted to payn's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
On the topic of agendas, I think the "casual player doesnt have one" is not entirely accurate. What I think is that a lot of casual...
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Theory of Games reacted to UngainlyTitan's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
Ok, I guess. I pretty much despise the Forge categories. Firstly, I think the definitions have some issues and many of the people that...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread Attributes Should Be a Guideline for Personality.I usually roleplay above-average charisma as the character being amicable, in most games that have the trait. Roleplaying high INT but...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread When "playing it wrong" is more fun.1. You can play the game however you like 2. If your rule changes significantly alter how the game plays, you're probably playing the...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread Shadowdark Shadowdark General Thread [+].Just ran into it on DTRPG: anyone have any experience with Shadowfinder? Looks tasty ... Is it just a PF bestiary conversion or a full...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread Itch.io is shadowbanning or deleting NSFW and LGBTQ content.My point is if we can't discuss politics, then we can't engage THIS particular topic fully ....
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Theory of Games replied to the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations.Based on what data? Do you have a link? Among experienced players, who easily compose the majority of the hobby, there are usually...
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Theory of Games reacted to Minigiant's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
Many rules means the DM has to learn a lot. Few rules means the DM has to be more in sync with the players. Knowing a lot of rules...
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Theory of Games reacted to EzekielRaiden's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with
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I think the more salient points are (1) while too many rules almost guarantees that a game will be harder to GM, "too many" is a vague... -
Theory of Games reacted to Scribe's post in the thread D&D General Mike Mearls' blog post about RPG generations with Like.
Yes, as I mentioned, depending on how you run your games, set your expectations, and so on. Or one can contemplate the delightful...
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Theory of Games reacted to Mannahnin's post in the thread Realistic Combat that's Simple(ish) with Like.
On initial read I thought that with "steady pace of combat" Aramis was referring to its frequency/incidence rate. RPG characters tend...