Recent content by zottel

What I want to point out is that nobody mentioned an actual problem at the table, but is only arguing semantics. I don't see any good coming from this for anyone.

What's the point of the thread? Do you need advice with a problem at the table?

I just backed it, hardcover and the cards. Let's see if it will see use at my table.

Wow, the art is on point on that one. Heard good things about this zine, might get it if you are able to get the back issues in this KS.

I absolutely get that, though.

Absolutely, and the actions of GG are on a completely different point on the badness scale, but most people pretty much need computers, smartphones, energy and the like. Still, a lot of people are willing to spend more to get these things from a more ethical source. GG offers a RPG product...

There is just too much good stuff out there, awesome books!

Well, the book starts with a simple adventure and teaches how to run it. It continues with the basics of running dungeons, and after that provides several tools for more specialized adventure types. You don't need to read the book front to back. In fact, i think it is specifically designed to be...

Absolutely! Those are awesome and a solid way to get someone to start dming. I recommended the first 5 videos to two people, and both had their first session shortly after. So You Want to Be a Game Master is the single best book that includes everything you need, imho. I wish I had it when I...

Can't say I disagree with any of this, but the point still stands that there must be a reason for JG to agree to the project, as they hold the license, as I understand it. I try really hard not to judge the character of a person I have never met, but I have a hard time imagining an altruistic...

Sure, there are exceptions. But I do not think GG is a non-profit, and I doubt the main focus is education or healing. Maybe the TTRPG industry is not the best way to make money, but it is a way to do so for some. I guess my point is, I think neither GG nor JG started this project out of their...

You do not have to pivot to the complete opposite market. It may be enough to shift a little bit, lose some of the old customers, and gain some new ones. Maybe you do not even need to gain new customers, if you do not have a current alternative that makes you the equivalent amount of money...

As I see it, GG is a business. The goal of a business is to make money. If appealing to certain ideals makes money, a business will want to do that. If there is more money in ignoring these ideals later, they will be ignored. It takes some thick moral backbone to stand firm and let the money...

Very well put, I think this sums up my stance very well.

Finally found the time to watch it, was really interesting and entertaining to watch. The insight into how they got started, while anecdotal, was especially good.