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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.A lot of my initial criticisms are undoubtedly kneejerk reactions that I would change my mind on after time to cool down and reflect...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.That is one of life’s great philosophical mysteries. All art is subjective. Therefore, isn’t criticism subjective also? All I can say...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.I wish I could be positive like you, but I just can’t. All of my experiences with lore are negative. If I invest in it, then it gets...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.No. I was mistaken. The D&D lore certainly doesn't satisfy everyone. However, fans can publish their own campaign settings under OGL...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.Agree to disagree. I think that’s a completely valid motivation. Paizo did it and to great success. I think grognards should do that...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.Tell that to the WoD grognards. I’m sure they’ll take your words into consideration and change their behavior accordingly… not. My...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread What makes setting lore "actually matter" to the players?.I generally despise lore as irrelevant self-aggrandizing microfiction. That's one of the reasons why I dislike World of Darkness and...
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VVelvetViolet replied to the thread How do you define "Heartbreaker?".From what I understand of the original Forge definition, a "heartbreaker" is basically a type of ripoff or a homebrew campaign that the...