The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[Guest 7034872]

Old ham.

 

[Parmandur]

I appreciate him explaining their rationale and editorial approach of the day, but he does seem to take it for granted that the trade off of minimizing angry mothers of young players by removing options adult players enjoy is naturally worth it. And we certainly know that not everyone agreed at the time.

I mean, it probably was worth it for their bottom line.

 

[Mannahnin]

I mean, it probably was worth it for their bottom line.

Perhaps!

I remember reading that their average new player age declined significantly after the James Dallas Egbert incident, so in much of the 80s they were aiming a lot at middle schoolers and teenage boys. The allure of dangerous-seeming D&D definitely seemed to help market for them and drive sales. Hard to say whether that was a stronger boost to sales than angry mothers were a detriment.

 

[eyeheartawk]

The allure of dangerous-seeming D&D definitely seemed to help market for them and drive sales.

Ding, ding, ding.

This is why no kids like sex, drugs and rock and roll. Every teenager much prefers church, slacks and a nice warm bowl of tapioca pudding.

 

[prabe]

Would it be an asshat maneuver to point out that you just put into words the strongest argument against that style of play?

I think it would, and you're really a good guy. I won't point that out, then.

 

[Ryujin]

Watch the film adaptation of "Dark Dungeons" on Youtube.

Follow it up with the, "Totally not connected at all in any way. Really. I promise!" film "Attacking the Darkness."

You're welcome.

 

[darjr]

My statement isn’t an affront to you or any notions you’ve come too. Some things are just not universal facts. Especially when it comes to this hobby.

 

[darjr]

My statement isn’t an affront to you or any notions you’ve come too. Some things are just not universal facts. Especially when it comes to this hobby.

This was a wrong assumption on my part.

 

[Retreater]

Re: the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and "cleaning up" of AD&D.
Had it not been for this, my mother wouldn't have allowed me to play at all. As it was, I was barely able to do so. And before anyone says "you could've just snuck out and played it at a friend's house" - I was the guy who ran the games for everyone else. So it would've taken me out of the hobby and also more than likely the dozen or so friends I had growing up who played it with me.

 

[darjr]

@payn what can I say? I think I’m just going to take a break.