RPG/D&D terms and phrases that are no longer clever or amusing.

[Staffan]

Terms that must die

Munchkin, "roll"playing vs. "role"playing (and the idiots who think they are being insightful and witty in pointing it out ), "splat"books, fluff, crunch, "leet" speak of any kind.

Actually, I like splatbook as a generic term, since it includes clanbooks, class books, tribe books, tradition books, aspect books, caste books, race books, etc. I don't find it particularly derogative.

 

[Raging Barbarian]

I agree with Staffan... "splatbook" is a good generic term. We could use "Codex" instead. That term however may be reserved for the exclusive use by Warhammer 40K players.

 

[megamania]

Referring to anything you don't like as "Broken" got old very very fast.

"DM" What does it stand for when you are in the forest?

 

[Hypersmurf]

"DM" What does it stand for when you are in the forest?

Still Dungeon Master.

"Any place under heaven is Dungeon."

-Hyp.

 

[nHammer]

My vote would be for "broken".

 

[Krieg]

Just because a paladin can now summon his mount dosen't mean that WOTC is trying to turn D&D into Pokemon.

No it is just another step on their ultimate goal of trying to make D&D as CRPG as friendly so they can get in on the BIG bucks.

 

[Corinth]

No it is just another step on their ultimate goal of trying to make D&D as CRPG as friendly so they can get in on the BIG bucks.

No, it's not. It's a damned good way to turn what was a serious liability--most adventures don't allow for much riding of mounts, especially underground or indoors, so the mount often got left behind where bad things would befall upon it--into a useful class ability for paladins.

 

[Dark Jezter]

I, also, would like to see the term "rollplayer" go the way of the dodo bird. Nearly every time I see that word, it's being used by self-described "real roleplayers" as a condescending way of looking down their noses at people who would rather create an effective character than a weak character with a 10-page backstory.

 

[SylverFlame]

kirinke, I am not against the word "newbie" so much as the derogatory connotation. However, I can't really think of a situation where "munchkin" is a good term. That's why I put them up.

Also, I'm throwing in with the people against "broken". A lot of people use it, but it really doesn't mean a lot. DM fiat and rule 0 can fix most anything that is "broken".

And if anyone has a problem with DM go with GM (game master). I can't remember where it first appeared, but I think WotC (no I have no problem with acronyms in typing) tried to introduce it into the Player's Option series.

 

[orchid blossom]

I, also, would like to see the term "rollplayer" go the way of the dodo bird. Nearly every time I see that word, it's being used by self-described "real roleplayers" as a condescending way of looking down their noses at people who would rather create an effective character than a weak character with a 10-page backstory.

I don't think the problem is with the terms, it's with the people who use them in a condescending manner. I've been known to use both, and I've played both styles and enjoyed them. But when trying to describe a particular game or groups style, they can be darn handy. Getting rid of the words won't stop people criticizing others play styles, it'll just mean it'll take you longer to read their rant.

Getting back on topic, I could live without hearing nerf again unless I'm reading Sluggy Freelance or I'm in a toy store.