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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Peterson" data-source="post: 3130575" data-attributes="member: 21431">I hate to say it, but I still think you're missing the point where I said "Complex and simple" are relative terms.  Additionally, I'd like to point out something that Roudi said above:My own systems that I've developed over the years have always been simple to me - because the idea formed in my brain and my brain fills in the blanks that my writing may leave out.I'm going to assume you are speaking of Roudi's comments in this thread here, for the most part.  I agree with you that simple spelling mistakes are just that and that no one has the right to attack anyone on these forums.  I will also agree that we all do not have the same levels of typing, or education, or even have english as a primary language.  However, I will say two things here:  One, I read Roudi's statements and saw them as nothing more than some friendly advice and observation.  Feedback is another term I've heard used.  Two, posting on forums has the distinct disadvantage that readers can not realize tone and implied direction - meaning that those doing the writing need to be more aware of how they type and (perhaps more importantly) those doing the reading need to have thick skin and not perceive slights where none were (most likely) not intended.  Personally, I saw no intended slight from Roudi unto you, and would suggest that you read his replies (as with anyone else's) with less of a jaded eye.  I've learned from experience that Roudi can be a great help to one working on d20 mechanics (regardless of what you're trying to do with them - simplify, complexify (is that a word?), or just standardizify (I KNOW that's not a word, but I like patterns).)That's what any of us are here for - Roudi included.Peterson</blockquote>

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