(3.5E) Aw, crap...
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Illuminae
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Darkness said:
Hey, sorry folks, I just thought that the post I replied to was offending an idea, and I responded (unpolitely) offending another idea.
Except for the childish part, which at that time sounded as the word I know to explain the way I *thought at the time* kenjib was acting, but I found out that that wasn´t the case, by his second post (to me).
Anyway, sorry, kenjib.
But, darkness, I didn´t quite get the "still" part. Was I being rude before that?
Illuminae
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About the metric/imperial debate, I just want to explain my opinion clearerly (is this a real word?).
What I like about metric is how it works.
Its origins don´t matter.
I just didn´t understand that it was just about the origin of it that kenjib was talking about, but he clarified his opinion. (strange english structure, ain´t it? hehehe)
Every measuring system was based on an arbitrary, hum...well, measuring.
And, unlike languages and other things that differ from location to location throughout this world, its clear that the metric system is superior (and it isn´t a collection of arbitrary concepts and conclusions. Its a system expanded upon just one of them. hehehe.)
Anyway, aside the pain of having to "translate" every piece of information I need in many ocasions, from imperial to metric/celsius/whatever, I feel that in this matter, the world is closer to unification, for only a handful of countries still use this senseless system (remember you know how to eyeball and picture measures within it because youre used to seeing examples from childhood; then, memory replaces logic).
Thats why I mentioned the QWERTY/DVORAK thing on my first post.
The QWERTY keyboard layout stayed because of politics and money, even tough its creation intended to SLOW DOWN typing.
DVORAK, the ergonomic layout that took 12 years of study, is faster to type, easier to learn. Better in every way you can think of.
If english was my primary language I would have changed to dvorak on windows configurations and patched my keyboard right away.
What I like about metric is how it works.
Its origins don´t matter.
I just didn´t understand that it was just about the origin of it that kenjib was talking about, but he clarified his opinion. (strange english structure, ain´t it? hehehe)
Every measuring system was based on an arbitrary, hum...well, measuring.
And, unlike languages and other things that differ from location to location throughout this world, its clear that the metric system is superior (and it isn´t a collection of arbitrary concepts and conclusions. Its a system expanded upon just one of them. hehehe.)
Anyway, aside the pain of having to "translate" every piece of information I need in many ocasions, from imperial to metric/celsius/whatever, I feel that in this matter, the world is closer to unification, for only a handful of countries still use this senseless system (remember you know how to eyeball and picture measures within it because youre used to seeing examples from childhood; then, memory replaces logic).
Thats why I mentioned the QWERTY/DVORAK thing on my first post.
The QWERTY keyboard layout stayed because of politics and money, even tough its creation intended to SLOW DOWN typing.
DVORAK, the ergonomic layout that took 12 years of study, is faster to type, easier to learn. Better in every way you can think of.
If english was my primary language I would have changed to dvorak on windows configurations and patched my keyboard right away.
ColonelHardisson
What? Me Worry?
Illuminae said:
I worked at a writing center for a while where we helped people whose first language was not English express themselves better when writing English, so I thought I'd answer this (and I hope that sentence made sense!). No, "clearerly" is not a real word. I think using the phrase "more clearly" would have helped you make your point, um, more clearly.
Illuminae
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ColonelHardisson said:
I worked at a writing center for a while where we helped people whose first language was not English express themselves better when writing English, so I thought I'd answer this (and I hope that sentence made sense!). No, "clearerly" is not a real word. I think using the phrase "more clearly" would have helped you make your point, um, more clearly.
LOL!
Thanks.
Re: Question?
I've used miniatures, but I'm back with description.
It is mainly because I only have counters, don't have a good battlemap, don't have a good table, and it's a pain finding the right one and setting them up each time.
The players have enjoyed using them when used, but most combats aren't complex enough to use them.
Cheers!
Madriver said:Is there anyone here who started out using mini's and then moved to description only? Just curious....
I've noticed a number of people who mention that they have never used mini's until recently (myself included) and really enjoy it. But I haven't noticed one person who started out with mini's and has switched over to the decription based game.
I've used miniatures, but I'm back with description.
It is mainly because I only have counters, don't have a good battlemap, don't have a good table, and it's a pain finding the right one and setting them up each time.
The players have enjoyed using them when used, but most combats aren't complex enough to use them.
Cheers!
I think everyone (as I've seen several threads on this subject before) is blowing this out of proportion. Here's what I think they mean.
- 3e *already* assumes that you use minis. It isn't going to assume that more, it doesn't have to.
- When they published 3e 1.0, they couldn't say "the new game needs minis'. People were already having conniptions over the changes.
- They included some vauge language in the PHB, especially where AoOs were concerned, because they had to keep up the delusion that they didn't intend for everyone to use minis.
- They are doing away with that delusion and explaining AoOs in plain english. No new rules, no forcing those who like arguements about who was where to change their ways.
- 3e *already* assumes that you use minis. It isn't going to assume that more, it doesn't have to.
- When they published 3e 1.0, they couldn't say "the new game needs minis'. People were already having conniptions over the changes.
- They included some vauge language in the PHB, especially where AoOs were concerned, because they had to keep up the delusion that they didn't intend for everyone to use minis.
- They are doing away with that delusion and explaining AoOs in plain english. No new rules, no forcing those who like arguements about who was where to change their ways.
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