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What up, dude. I feel like this is actually what I wrote about. Some people don't or won't agree with your analysis (your "technical evaluation of system"). They don't or won't agree with your terminology. Why bang your head on that wall when you could have productive conversation with people...

Hey Manbearcat. We've had our share of great, productive conversations, and our share of disagreements. So, with all of that history, I wanted to ask you an honest, civil question: Why is this so frustrating? I mean, why argue with people about this kind of thing? Why not just talk to the...

Haha, exactly what I was thinking! I'm thinking I should go very stereotypical when starting out with these players.

I like the feel of this (in that it doesn't focus on combat). To me, this is not a "VERY traditional" D&D scenario (which would involve combat). But, I like a lot of it. It will also let the players figure out how they want to react (and figure out the character they're playing), and learn stuff...

This is a more extreme take on my thought of "maybe working with the goblins," but it could really give them a feel for the D&D setting. I don't want them going all paranoid from now on, but I run that risk either way, I suppose :) But, yes, it's a good setup for when they decide to keep...

TL;DR: Need some system-less ideas on a good beginning adventure for level 1 D&D characters for 4-5 brand new RPG players. Full Story: Okay, so I moved to Portland, Oregon on the 1st, leaving behind my gaming group (and close friends and family). However, my best friend does move here, and I've...

I wouldn't use the term "bad person" to describe you, but I know that there is no way in heck I'm supporting (or even obeying or observing) laws that I think are blatantly immoral. If I was in the military, there'd be no way I'd "just follow orders" and do what I was told -I'd go along as long...

I saw this a while ago (it's originally from Reddit, a site I don't frequent, but another site pointed me towards it): It was followed up by this post later:

Just thought I'd reply with a "good post." :)

I will say that as a sandbox GM (as my preference for long-running campaigns, at least), that first video made my GM sensibilities dry heave. No good for my style. The second video isn't necessarily bad (again, for my style), since it could be a "pay attention to what interests the players" and...

I voted no. Overall, I'd be very happy with that level of art for my RPG (because I can't afford art, and it's not bad art, just stylized). On the other hand, I expect more of Conan. This kinda looks like an old RPG cover for the sake of evoking an old RPG feel (rather than an old Conan novel...

I'll just throw in my experience on this, too. First job: Sex talk came up a lot. Second: Rarely did, but it did. Third: Never came up. Fourth/Fifth*: Came up frequently. Sixth: Came up occasionally (though relationships were discussed more). *I don't count my job at FEMA (technically between...

That I can't believe it is still an issue. But it is one. And there's a lot of work to be done, apparently, with religious freedom laws (etc.) being enacted. No, but it'd seal the change in society. The nation would undoubtedly move in a direction of dealing with other rights issues. I've done...

I won't even be 50 yet, so hopefully not retiring yet. I only work jobs that I enjoy, so I hope to still be working. As for what I *will* be doing in old age... die. I'll die.

*discreetly exits thread...* (But in all seriousness, I was going off-topic to begin with, so I'm okay with not derailing it further.)

I think these generalities shouldn't be generalities, as they cause more problems than they solve (from my observation and experience). I'm often the guy people go to about relationship advice or to vent to, and I hear a lot of problems that I think stem from these expectations on the...

Off-topic, but I always thought this was a really stupid policy. I've seen one relationship in real life where this works (and I'm involved in that relationship). Outside of that, nope. Some level of secrets and holding back is necessary for peace. And I don't think that's a bad thing, or a...

To be fair -and I think he'd agree with me on this- he does know best.

After I gave my "emotional support" speech to the OP, I poisoned him. Because I'm Chaotic Evil like that. Does that mean we get to have an alignment debate now?

I'm going to hold back on my thoughts on how you should react. I have them, but they're mostly nothing new now that we're seven pages deep. I did want to respond to say that I have read your posts on this player before, and your social group before. You know, your posts about your friends...