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I am not sure what BA refers to here.

"Realistic" robot pets are a good solution for the elderly, who need the companionship but can't necessarily properly care for a pet.

Whether it is something the PCs have to deal with is separate from the general impact of the world building, and how thinking about these things can impact how the GM sees their own setting.

Sorry, I was responding to this as a method to do scaling in a TTRPG. Video games aren't really relevant here.

Doesn't this become something of a "quantum ogre" problem? If you have a cave from which raiders emerge to harass passing caravans on the King's Road, but only decide whether they are goblins, bugbears or ogres depending on when the PCs bother to confront them, how do you make them inherently...

If it is a railroad and they enjoy it, it is a rollercoaster.

Something I had not considered. It is a good question to ask. Other questions that could be useful for the worldbuilder to answer: What is something only poor people eat in this given region of the setting? What are the typical wages for the following positions: tax collector, carpenter, basket...

Yes, and it is awesome. Use a nice smoked cheddar, and throw some real bacon on there too.

I thought this blog post by Cannibal Halfling was an interesting addendum to this thread. NOTE: Most of the post is pretty neutral but there is a bit of a screed at the end. I don't think it invalidates their analysis, but do be aware.

I agree with @Charlaquin earlier in the thread that it is better to define "railroad" as a verb -- it is something that the GM does to the players. So "Star Wars" as a campaign could result in railroading if the GM demands all the story beats be hit, in a specific order and in specific ways. But...

Hmm. I don't feel like 3E needs streamlining.

Legitimate question: what is the difference between doing this beforehand vs in the moment?

I guess I should have /s'd

What? This is literally the only reason laws exist.

So, to be clear, you think we should allow for the widespread use of androids indistinguishable from humans BEFORE we try and regulate the technology?

I was referring to the quotes from Jeter himself who coined the term.

First, there ARE laws governing UAVs. Second, there are LOTS of bad actors using them. I mean, are you actually serious? Do you not know that drug cartels, terrorists, paparrazi, and others use drones for illegal and evil purposes? This is typical technophile nonsense. Having guard rails does...

I would prefer if human civilization lasted another 10,000 years. It can't if we let corporations build and market whatever they want.

Yes.

This link seems pretty typical of sites explaining the origins of the term: What is Steampunk — Definition, Origins, and Examples What I find interesting is that no real mention of the "punk" aspect is discussed. It is all aesthetic with Steampunk, and apparently has been from the beginning.