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<blockquote data-quote="Hussar" data-source="post: 9815456" data-attributes="member: 22779">Wow.&nbsp; I so do not agree.&nbsp; Just because you can drive a Toyota Corolla does not mean you would be a good driver for a large truck or a high performance sports car.&nbsp; Sure, you can learn the basics of driving only driving one car.&nbsp; But, no, you are not a &quot;good driver&quot; if you can only drive one car.Same as gaming.&nbsp; Yes, at the basic level, the play cycle is largely the same, but, those resolution mechanics MATTER.&nbsp; Learning how and why different games do something is so key to becoming a better DM or player.&nbsp; I mean, sure, some skills like basic interpersonal skills, are system agnostic.&nbsp; I agree there.&nbsp; But, learning other systems is a big step forward in learning how to be a better player and DM.&nbsp; No, I do not agree with that at all.&nbsp; Even if all you do is read other games, it will help your game.&nbsp; Some games do some things better than other games.&nbsp; Or, rather they do things in a manner that better suits whatever goal a particular player or DM is trying to achieve.&nbsp; I mean, heck, that isn't my experience at all.&nbsp; I can really tell the difference at the table between players who have only played one system and those that have tried more systems.&nbsp; Just like there is a world of difference between players who have never run games and those that have.&nbsp; Someone who only plays one game and refuses to play or try anything else is like those people who travel to new countries and refuse to try the food.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hussar, post: 9815456, member: 22779"] Wow. I so do not agree. Just because you can drive a Toyota Corolla does not mean you would be a good driver for a large truck or a high performance sports car. Sure, you can learn the basics of driving only driving one car. But, no, you are not a "good driver" if you can only drive one car. Same as gaming. Yes, at the basic level, the play cycle is largely the same, but, those resolution mechanics MATTER. Learning how and why different games do something is so key to becoming a better DM or player. I mean, sure, some skills like basic interpersonal skills, are system agnostic. I agree there. But, learning other systems is a big step forward in learning how to be a better player and DM. No, I do not agree with that at all. Even if all you do is read other games, it will help your game. Some games do some things better than other games. Or, rather they do things in a manner that better suits whatever goal a particular player or DM is trying to achieve. I mean, heck, that isn't my experience at all. I can really tell the difference at the table between players who have only played one system and those that have tried more systems. Just like there is a world of difference between players who have never run games and those that have. Someone who only plays one game and refuses to play or try anything else is like those people who travel to new countries and refuse to try the food. [/QUOTE]

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