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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SkidAce" data-source="post: 9410989" data-attributes="member: 7706">I rarely step into these kinds of things, but here we go.....[USER=8461]@Alzrius[/USER] seems to feel that there is a possibility that if certain forms of VTT become popular, their constraints will limit the way people approach and play D&D, leading to a reduction in creativity and imagination.I think we all have seen paradigm shifts in the approach to the ways we play (i.e. theater of the mind re: the rise of grid/miniatures) and this shifts potentially cause changes in play/rules.So is it possible that the constraints of a VTT or similar system could lead to less creativity?  Absolutely.Is there data that PROVES it will?  No, its a cause and effect opinion, based on Alzrius' reasoning.But do I think it will happen in the near future?  I do not.  But I see benefit in discussing it and analyzing its potential.I think [USER=177]@Umbran[/USER] is close but semi-unfair.  To call Alzrius' argument unsubstantiated could be true at this point, but it doesn't mean Alzrius is incorrect.  So the point of bringing up an "unsubstantiated" argument is discuss its potential.</blockquote>