How Dragonbane Pointed out the Clashing Desires of My Gaming Group

[Thomas Shey]

Dragonbane was originally inspired by Basic Role Playing (the root system of Rune Quest) and like all those games luck is a big factor, much larger than in D&D. This is not conducive to long campaigns, a few unlucky rolls can easily end a character and many unlucky rolls can end a campaign.

Some people like this kind of RPG, I don't but I respect those who do.

I'll just note we ran some pretty long duration RQ campaigns, so this at least isn't altogether true.

 

[Wolfpack48]

I'll just note we ran some pretty long duration RQ campaigns, so this at least isn't altogether true.

Agreed - we ran an RQ campaign for 3 years, and a Cthulhu game for 2. Players learn when to engage and when to avoid combat. They learn the healing routine, and combat is tense and exciting.

I also don't know what style of play you like has to do with respect.

 

[billd91]

I also don't know what style of play you like has to do with respect.

In a hobby where people crap on other peoples' styles of play as badwrongfun more often than they have hot breakfasts, I appreciate someone saying they aren't into a style... but respect the people who are.