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[Morrus]

Hi there and thanks for posting. I'd like to address a couple of things - if I may:

I'd appreciate a definition from you for 'useless threads'. I find that something I don't understand in the least. This is a message board that's here for the purpose of discussion. Any thread posted fits that use, does it not? If not, why not?

I'd also appreciate a description of 'inane comments'. I'd like to understand where your problem is.

One final thought: I can assure you we're not hear to harass anyone. If we were, you'd know. Or not. Believe me, though, we're just looking for a place to talk. Some of you seem to get that and respect it. Others ... notsomuch.

Please don't reply to Jhaelen's or Robin's post. Both are/have been dealt with by mods.

 

[Zombie_Babies]

Hello OTTers

17 pages arguing/discussing arguing/discussing....impressive.

Thanks!

Right the OP is about asking questions so....

Thanks even more!

What D&D stuff do you lot play? Are you all into 1e, 2e, 3e, 4e or a mix?

Personally I've played 1e, 2e, 3e, 3.5, 4e, Pathfinder, Shadowrun and Battletech ... along with some original box Talisman. Currently I'm enjoying Pathfinder in a Homebrewed setting very, very much.

OTTers love to argue about which version of D&D is 'real' D&D and we give each other a lot of crap about it. Silver and bone are both 4e fans and they eat a lot for it. 'Course they give us a lot back in return, too. It's all in good fun, you see. We purposefully exaggerate and make it a game. We don't do that in public forums, though, because edition warring is typically a no-no. That's why you haven't seen it yet and shouldn't ... though I must admit it was tempting to go after silver a little.

Do you game together in real life?

Nope. We live all over the country/world (though our global profile has shrunk some) and prefer different games and styles so it's not like we'd even Skype or whatever. Just not how we roll. We have, though, played a forum game that piggles invented. He made up some rules and it was super RP heavy. We played it in the OTT and it was called The Edition Wars. And no, it wasn't us arguing like I mention above, it was a few states, basically, that were the editions and they were at war. We RPd members of those nations and played out storylines and stuff. It was awesome. He's too damned lazy (or busy with college or whatever) to run it again, though.

with regard to the mudslinging and issues with mods and stuff...

To allow yourselves complete freedom to discuss what you like and how you like have you not considered starting up your own forum? Seems like a win win to me...you get to play around in a style you are comfortable with without 'regulars' getting the hump with your different approach?

Welp if ya do that ya can't get any new blood. People always thought of the OTTers as a clique and we're not. We want more members - we like to meet new people and argue with them. We want as diverse a group of opinions as possible. If we isolate, well, we can't get that. In reality we're best served in a place like this because we can find new friends. It's easy to be an OTTer - just be one.

For the record, we keep our most out there stuff private.

I don't really have much of an opinion about any of this, just having a peep at the current big topics on the site whilst bored. Coming from a totally ignorant position the only thing I would add if you want to gain better acceptance on these forums (as seems to be the point of the olive branch style OP) it might be a good idea to avoid certain language...I found the repeated use of the word Rape by Goldomark in particular to be in poor taste. I am NOT trying to start an argument about it though...just an observation, take it or leave it

Hey, I appreciate your stopping by and talking. Hell, it's what we're here for

 

[Zombie_Babies]

Please don't reply to Jhaelen's or Robin's post. Both are/have been dealt with by mods.

Sorry about that, bro. I saw it and responded before moving on to the next page and seeing your red text. I assumed since the content didn't seem altered that it was cool to respond. Getting used to the rules is all. Again, sorry - I really didn't see your request before I posted.

 

[Ragnar_Lodbrok]

Hello OTTers

17 pages arguing/discussing arguing/discussing....impressive.

Right the OP is about asking questions so....

What D&D stuff do you lot play? Are you all into 1e, 2e, 3e, 4e or a mix?

Well, that's how we roll. I generally stay out of it unless it's a topic which I'm fairly knowledgeable on and have a firm opinion, but it often is the case nonetheless. I play 3.5, myself, along with some of FFG's RPGs.

 

[bone_naga]

along with some of FFG's RPGs.

I didn't know you were into FFG's stuff. Have you tried their Star Wars RPG?

 

[Ragnar_Lodbrok]

No, I've only bothered with their 40k stuff. Of those, Black Crusade is probably my favorite, but I'd love to find a group for Dark Heresy; there are a few character concepts that best fit that game that I'd like to get out of my system.

 

[RevTurkey]

I tried running FFG Star Wars but just got dice blind reading those new fangled things. Otherwise looked cool.

Had a quick go at 40k DH and enjoyed it but one of the other players didn't and that was the end of that! Boooo

As to D&D, I like every edition...each has it's merits....but 1e is still my fave despite some of the mechanics being nuts.

 

[bone_naga]

I tried running FFG Star Wars but just got dice blind reading those new fangled things. Otherwise looked cool.

I was put off a little at first by the dice (it just seemed a bit gimmicky for an RPG) but after trying it I think it worked really well, although I have to keep looking at a chart to remember what each symbol means.

 

[sabrinathecat]

Moderator note: Please don't insult other users, sabrinathecat.
-Darkness

So, I have a question.
Based on the behavior of an otter in another thread, it seems to be the intent of his arguing is just to argue, with no effort at logic or consistency. In short, it's like arguing with a 4yo. "NO, I didn't eat any of those cookies. They taste bad." Frequently self-contradictory, and blatantly misreading and distorting the wording of replies. I cannot imagine what sort of person could derive any entertainment from that style of interaction. I can only guess some stoner teenager or bored-off-his-ass college kid.
Where is the point of such behavior?
It is being a dick for the sake of being a dick.
why?
seriously, why?
Honestly, he might as well have his name officially and legally changed to "Eric Cartman."
It's the sort of thing that makes me want to go through this thread and add everyone who posted here onto my ignore list.
Maybe we can get an "Otter Flag" so that everyone knows that there is no point in trying to use logic or reason while talking to ____.
Reminds me of the Mark Twain quote.
"Do not argue with idiots, for they will drag you down to their level, and beat you down with experience."

Can you explain this?

 

[Kramodlog]

Wow. So many insults because I diagree with you. Wow. I... I do not know what to say.