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<blockquote data-quote="HobbitFan" data-source="post: 6495477" data-attributes="member: 6776322">I don't know if my experience is representative or unique but I haven't run into a Realms fan in person that fit the stereotype of the lore-fetish, exclusionary uber-fan that the online community has turned into a trope.&nbsp; I've run into plenty of people online and in person that complained about it but never seen it in person.&nbsp; I don't see anything about the Realms that is problematic that a good DM and players can't work with.&nbsp; I see some of the issues that onlien commentators (and WOTC in 4E) seem to, but they aren't game stoppers for me.&nbsp; Some of the complaints made against the Realms aren't reflective of any real problems just perceived flaws based upon personal preference.&nbsp; And that's fine...I'm not going to tell another player/gm what to like or not like.&nbsp; People shouldn't pretend though that there is anyhting substantial that is wrong with the Realms objectively.&nbsp; Subjectively, sure, but not objectively and not universally either.Lots of people liek the Realms.&nbsp; Lots of folks dislike it too.&nbsp; Or are indifferent to it.&nbsp; And that's to be expected of any creative endeavour.&nbsp; It'll have its fnas who like it, love, those who hate it and those who shrug and say &quot;meh&quot;.&nbsp; My question for people who dislike it for whatever reason, is it because of a problem with the setting itself or is it a problem stemming from the novels or an unpleasant run-in with a fan?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="HobbitFan, post: 6495477, member: 6776322"] I don't know if my experience is representative or unique but I haven't run into a Realms fan in person that fit the stereotype of the lore-fetish, exclusionary uber-fan that the online community has turned into a trope. I've run into plenty of people online and in person that complained about it but never seen it in person. I don't see anything about the Realms that is problematic that a good DM and players can't work with. I see some of the issues that onlien commentators (and WOTC in 4E) seem to, but they aren't game stoppers for me. Some of the complaints made against the Realms aren't reflective of any real problems just perceived flaws based upon personal preference. And that's fine...I'm not going to tell another player/gm what to like or not like. People shouldn't pretend though that there is anyhting substantial that is wrong with the Realms objectively. Subjectively, sure, but not objectively and not universally either. Lots of people liek the Realms. Lots of folks dislike it too. Or are indifferent to it. And that's to be expected of any creative endeavour. It'll have its fnas who like it, love, those who hate it and those who shrug and say "meh". My question for people who dislike it for whatever reason, is it because of a problem with the setting itself or is it a problem stemming from the novels or an unpleasant run-in with a fan? [/QUOTE]

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