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Is there room in modern gaming for the OSR to bring in new gamers?
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<blockquote data-quote="Retreater" data-source="post: 8272461" data-attributes="member: 42040"><p>Yes. I think it needs a new name, though. Calling it "Old School" has appeal to grognards and traditionalists. I've brought a few new-ish gamers into OSR, but they're conservative guys in their 30s-40s. I don't think a name like that will have appeal to kids/teens (as someone who has run game programs for those ages as a part of my job).</p><p>I also think that we should be aware of the style in the classic products and realize that for most younger players, old art and layout will seem very dated. The same with charts, negative AC, etc. Think about how video games have been designed with skill points, increasing armor ratings, etc., and you'll see that this is a concept that is easier for young people to grasp. </p><p>It's like any form of art. There are young people who will be fans of classic movies or old music, and there are now enough people being introduced to the hobby that there is something for everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Retreater, post: 8272461, member: 42040"] Yes. I think it needs a new name, though. Calling it "Old School" has appeal to grognards and traditionalists. I've brought a few new-ish gamers into OSR, but they're conservative guys in their 30s-40s. I don't think a name like that will have appeal to kids/teens (as someone who has run game programs for those ages as a part of my job). I also think that we should be aware of the style in the classic products and realize that for most younger players, old art and layout will seem very dated. The same with charts, negative AC, etc. Think about how video games have been designed with skill points, increasing armor ratings, etc., and you'll see that this is a concept that is easier for young people to grasp. It's like any form of art. There are young people who will be fans of classic movies or old music, and there are now enough people being introduced to the hobby that there is something for everyone. [/QUOTE]
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