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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Geron Raveneye" data-source="post: 3266333" data-attributes="member: 2268">I fear that is because, and here is where the analogy of plane evolution and RPG evolution comes to an end, in the evolution of D&D, many changes were expressively made to "erase/correct/clarify mistakes of the old edition rules and streamline them from the overabundance of supplements." every time a new edition came up, a phrase that was already used by Gygax in his ponders on a 2nd Edition, and a catchphrase when 3E was introduced. Planes did not so much evolve to correct mistakes but to simply upgrade the performace they already showed. True, the addition of new technology broadened the functionalities of a fighter plane some, gave it some new abilities...but the main effect of evolution was upgrade.So if you are looking for the reasons why fans of the different editions get into an uproar so easily, and often, look for the reason why grognards feel as if some "new edition" fan is saying "You are STILL playing this error-riddled, overcomplicated, outdated version?", or why a 3E-diehard feels insulted when some self-professed old-timer tells him he doesn't even know what roleplaying is all about, and that he's just after the shiny kewl powerz and the numbers. It's the usual..people are not just trying to defend their favorite version of the game, but also feel they need to defend/justify WHY they are playing it, to somebody they never met, probably won't ever play with, and could as easily ignore...because they feel that it's their honor, ego, "professionalism" as a roleplayer, or whatever else personal and emotional that is being attacked. And many have a very thin skin by now, seeing that the "Internet Edition Wars" rage since 3E came out.In a nutshell...typical silly human behaviour.</blockquote>

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