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I wonder if this is much different than other hobbies or media. I know in the world of literature there's constant debate and shifting definitions about what "literature" even is, compared to "fiction" or "genre fiction." (I'm of the opinion it's all literature.) Never mind "young adult...

Sorry, I'll back myself out of this conversation.

I see what you are saying, but unless you are explicitly clear about what you mean by Culture War and "sides," a lot of folks are going to assume you're just repeating the same nonsense ideas being spouted by whatever intolerant person has the spotlight.

The fact that you are using the term "sides" makes me think you're still repeating others' biased ideas. What are these sides???

You can't post the former and then a minute later post the latter. You agree with me that the whole idea of "tribalism" and "culture wars" is a made-up conceit promoted by those who are manipulating others' emotions for profit and power? Then show it in your actions. Show it in your posts. Stop...

Come on man, think about what you are saying. Give yourself a little more credit than this. A struggle against intolerance is not a war. Anyone calling it a war is trying to escalate the emotions of folks they want something out of: power, money, clicks, etc.

FrogReaver, I think you are an intelligent guy. So it makes me sad to see you fall into this same trap. There are no tribes, dude. That's a made up idea by people who want to gain power. Folks are folks. Some are similar to you and some are not. Anyone who's telling you that you are better than...

Culture War isn't a real thing. It's portraying tolerance and intolerance as two "equal sides" and that's just not how it works. There is no war. There are people who are intolerant. That's it.

"Culture War" is one of those terms that should make you stop and consider if you're actually writing about your own opinions and thoughts, or just repeating the ideas of others.

I suspect, unfortunately, it's also part of an effort to keep American history associated with a certain kind of person. The founding fathers, the father of rock and roll, the father of D&D... All these people tend to fit into a certain category of human being. And when you look at the true...

Come on, man. Nobody is saying Gygax is a monster. They're saying he's sexist. If Gygax gave quotes that were sexist, wrote material that was sexist, and called himself a sexist, that's three very legitimate pieces of evidence to consider. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and says...

I remember having an issue with this when I was playing the Dresden RPG. It ran on the FATE system. It was a while back, so my memory isn't 100%, but there was a way to spend Action Points to add features / truths to the campaign world. In the Dresden Files lore, undead can't cross moving...

Hi all, I'm planning a big trip with a bunch of gaming friends. We can obviously split into two groups to play D&D or other games, but I wanted to gather some ideas for RPGs that work well for 7 - 9 players. I do not think 5e, 4e, or 3e D&D or Pathfinder belong on this list. In my experience...

But that's breaking your rule! What will the always yes DM say to "Can I beat this puzzle?"

I think the challenging aspect of this premise is that "Yes" can mean different things, depending on the context. In terms of character creation, saying "Yes" sets up the themes and characteristics of the setting. Can I play a half-giant? Are there firearms in this campaign? Can I start at 3rd...

Alternate Reality Oppenheimer: "I have not become death, destroyer of worlds!" (Barbie wins at the Oscars)

Honestly a large part of me wonders if we are any better now than we were as hunter gatherers. Sure, the individual life lasts longer and we don't die of simple infections. But look at the proportion of humanity living in poverty, without access to water and food. We've made summers hotter and...

Thanks for the recommendation, I will definitely check it out!

I'd freeze humanity at the hunting / gathering phase. Farming was probably a mistake.