Truth
Well, I just got in here....(coughing)...ran to get sign up(choking)...to make my said(sneezing)...on this matter too.
And Hi to Ranger Reg, it is I SSII from the Wotc, Oriental Adventures.
I am not to repeat what was said in quotes or snippets.
Just this.....In this country, and its history, there are times when the social well being is examine and improved upon.
Moral, and social consciousness make up this fabric of this society.
And there times, when someone or a minority wishes change, and it grows from there, but in the process of bringing it about, it is talked about, pros and cons examined, advantages and disadvantages are laid on the table.
Such as this book in preproduction, the author and artist had their say. Their views were expressed and heard. Feedback is produce.
Now, why is the book being made, one, it has not been done on a mass market scale.
Two, there are groups of people who would like to further their gaming with more flair. Granted.
Three, the mispresentation of it existence was or if so, a ploy of chance, that for one, it is has been notice greatly....hence free advertisement throughout forums in the states and abroad.
Four, the ying and yang effect, differences of opinions fly across the spectrum, which increases more views and recants, more spotlight on a book not yet released. Manfacturing massive interests.
Five, moral and social impact, discussed in detail by many, Squirrel, my hat is tipped to your Sir. Just one of many. But yet, I have not seen or seen it yet, the question or answer the effect of this material on a younger inmature mind by the 'author'. Reason, striving for recognition in the field, for props, and prestige of being the first to make such book. In lament terms....
make the greenback chickie.
And finally Six, it is their right to publish said material, under the guidelines of the OGL, buttttttt...it is their responibility to the gaming community in general to see that this will not set back or cause the rebirth of a once dying industry(although, maybe I did see a quote on that, reading 6 full forums pages is hard on the eyes) to go back to that undesired scenario.
Yes, I did say it is their responsiblity, as stated before, one or a minority can change the perception of something to a higher degree, and it has history to prove it.
I have stated in EnWorld(The Simple Traveler) on the news section my views and questions on this 'manual'.....I will state here once again, yes, I will buy the book as a collector's item, no, it will be not be used in my games period. That is my choice, as it is their to bring it into public domain.
My concern, and the only one, as pointed out many times, the younger minds that will get their hands on it, and what it can lead to. It is bad enough, that there is a majority of the NEXT generation that are playing this hobby right now, cannot voice their opinion as well.
I have elected myself to do so.
Now, the main questions that need to answered.
On what moral grounds is it needed?
On the social consciousness level, why it is needed after 30+ years of gaming, and the handling is done by DMs in their own style and taste.
And yes, I know.....because we can do it, that is the answer I heard so far.
Well then.....Ms Gwen and the artist involve, is this your legacy to next gaming generation after us, that D&D or whatever is used as roleplaying mechanics.....that the premise of this hobby, should revolve around the art of 'sex.'
Forgive me for sounding coy, last I check, it was the art of roleplaying and adventure of the unknown. And oh, yes there was sex too, but that was done in a tasteful manner(plus no book wasn't there).
Apologies to all if I have restated some comments from the discussion, like before, I just got in finally.
And after such time mentioned, the hell that most of the early players went through with this game......I thought there were lessons learned.
History does not have to repeat itself......consider the possible ramfications of what will be done in the long run, and I know this, and it not wrong, we in this country tend to think in the short term.
Be responsible and be wise, your actions will change the lives of many. As it is so, so shall it be.
What the frell, I'll post my questions from there here: 
