I think it's because for a non-negligible portion of the player base, thespianism and invocations of colo(u)r are among the principal purposes of play.
I wouldn't say that's as black-and-white as you're stating it...
4e PHB p54 said:
Is there a word for "well beyond the capabilities of ordinary mortals"...?4e Martial Power p3 said:
Extraordinary... uncanny.... amazing
Or, I don't know. Supernatural?
Please, in the name of whatever deity or cosmic force you all hold relevant, can we not reboot that thread again?
your right... I am dropping it cause this is why I can't talk on here anymore...Please, in the name of whatever deity or cosmic force you all hold relevant, can we not reboot that thread again?
Yes! Though my (personal) interest and tolerance for "thespianism" stops at "just under Critical Role" and doesn't extend even close to the "method actor" player-type. OTOH, invocations of colo(u)r (I like what you did there) are what I live for.
I like watching Critical Role. I never want to get anywhere close to playing like that. I’m far more a plot-driven, action-adventure gamer. Not hack & slash. I think combat’s the most boring part of D&D. But the puzzles, exploration, bizarre shenanigans, etc. I’m absolutely here for that. Splashes of color, yes please.
It's just to long for me. I like Mercer's DMing, for the most part, and I enjoy the cartoon. The show is just too much content. That, and I prefer to spend that time playing myself over watching others do it.
Yeah, I think I like bits and pieces of it, but the whole shebang is too much. Anything "under" that, is fine. It's like "approaching, but not achieving that level" is fine.
Me too. Though, I like combat. But it's got to have just as much colour in it as the other parts. Not too mechanical. Never grindy. I'm more and more of the mind that the sweet spot is ~3 rounds, give or take.
Indeed!
