D&D 5E Does the Artificer Suck?

[Paul Farquhar]

Well, my sons went to a STEM school, So yes they explained it to everyone and every child and parent was aware what it means.

From talking to parents, many chose the school because it was a STEM school and had prior knowledge of the term. I can't speak to others experience, only my own.

We don't have "STEM schools" by that name in the UK*. I guess "Science Academy" would be the equivalent. I have heard the term, but only because US terminology is considered clever and cool be people who want to show off.


*Well, I wouldn't swear blind that there are no schools using that name in the UK - see: US Terminology is clever and cool.

 

[dave2008]

We don't have "STEM schools" by that name in the UK*. I guess "Science Academy" would be the equivalent. I have heard the term, but only because US terminology is considered clever and cool be people who want to show off.

Yay, that is a pretty jaded view point. I personally believe it is just a lot easier to say STEM than Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. And it is a whole lot easier to type!

IMO, jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms have their place.

 

[Stoutstien]

Yup. Never heard of him, so it pretty much proves my point about name-droppers.

Sure, as in "how can I win and make a lot of money". At which point, it clearly ceases to be something you do for fun, and becomes something you do for profit.

It's a short story that is read as often as the Lord of the flies or the scarlet letter in school.

You are trying to gatekeep fun. Which is funny because trying to define fun is purely a philosophical pursuit.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

I personally believe it is just a lot easier to say STEM than Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. And it is a whole lot easier to type!

It's fine, so long as you set out and explain your terminology first, instead of just assuming everyone knows the same stuff as you do.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

It's a short story that is read as often as the Lord of the flies or the scarlet letter in school.

That would depend on which schools you are talking about.

I've never heard of it, and I have spent a lot of time in schools. Lord of the Flies is read ad nauseum, but I've never come across The Scarlet Letter on a GCSE or A level specification.

 

[dave2008]

That would depend on which schools you are talking about.

I've never heard of it, and I have spent a lot of time in schools. Lord of the Flies is read ad nauseum, but I've never come across The Scarlet Letter on a GCSE or A level specification.

Now your using jargon, but I'm guessing that was the point

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Now your using jargon, but I'm guessing that was the point

Correct.

GCSE - general certificate in secondary education, exams sat in UK (ex Scotland) around age 16.

A Level - Advanced Level - exams sat in UK (ex Scotland) around age 18.

 

[dave2008]

It's fine, so long as you set out and explain your terminology first, instead of just assuming everyone knows the same stuff as you do.

I get your point, but it kinda defeats the purpose of the short cut if you have to explain it each time. At some point you have to assume people know what your talking about* and hope they will ask if they don't. I know that was one of the things I tried to drill into my children: if you don't know something just ask.

*EDIT: To clarify, context plays a big part on when or when not to explain IMO

 

[dave2008]

Correct.

GCSE - general certificate in secondary education, exams sat in UK (ex Scotland) around age 16.

A Level - Advanced Level - exams sat in UK (ex Scotland) around age 18.

You might need to explain UK, some Americans don't realize it is more than England or that it is even a country!

 

[Paul Farquhar]

You might need to explain UK, some Americans don't realize it is more than England or that it is even a country!

Don't worry, I'm pretty sure some English people (like the current PM) don't realise that either.