Geek Confessional Thread 2024 [NOW 2026!]

Reynard · 2026-04-13T18:32:01+0100

There is nothing more tired in gaming and geek spaces than Lovecraft/Mythos/Cthulhu. Please retire it all.

Scribe · 2026-04-13T19:25:26+0100

Reynard said:
There is nothing more tired in gaming and geek spaces than Lovecraft/Mythos/Cthulhu. Please retire it all.

There is something fundamental about it though it seems, it's like grimdark. Some may hate it, but it speaks to people in a unique way?

Reynard · 2026-04-13T19:41:02+0100

Scribe said:
There is something fundamental about it though it seems, it's like grimdark. Some may hate it, but it speaks to people in a unique way?

It certainly has longevity, which must say something. But if I never read the world "Lovecraftian" again it will be too soon.

Scribe · 2026-04-13T19:43:03+0100

Reynard said:
It certainly has longevity, which must say something. But if I never read the world "Lovecraftian" again it will be too soon.

I'm no expert on it or even a major fan, but I am sure someone must have taken a stab at its long running appeal?

CleverNickName · 2026-04-13T21:26:25+0100

Reynard said:
There is nothing more tired in gaming and geek spaces than Lovecraft/Mythos/Cthulhu. Please retire it all.

I've stopped using the word "Lovecraftian" altogether, and started using "eldritch" instead. I don't think I can ever go back.

I've stopped using "Potterverse," "Potter-esque," and the like as well (and for similar reasons). I haven't settled on a singular replacement just yet, but I've been kicking "arcadamia" around.