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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jbear" data-source="post: 7670166" data-attributes="member: 75065">I probably went overboard with my hyperbole to make a point. And I am certain that my sweeping statement will have many cases where it is completely false. But my impression is what it is. I don't hang out with anyone who embodies the worst of any roleplayer tropes, and the only time I actually talk to anyone about RPGs is here at EnWorld. All of the people I play with are people that I have personally introduced to RPGs and if it weren't for me there is absolutely no way on earth they would have ever gotten into the game. So I really don't get caught up in emotional reactions to things like Drzzt being involved as an NPC in a computer game that links players to an Underdark adventure, and I really wouldn't get excited or angry if he appeared as an NPC in the Underdark. I would use him as I would any other NPC, and I've never used an NPC to overshadow the players, because that wouldn't be fun for anyone, myself included.In fact there's a lot of RPG stuff that I don't know myself. I know what is meant by a Mary Sue because of the context you and others put it in, but I have no idea whyit is called Mary Sue for example. Having been on these boards for many years now, my impression is that the 'Drzzt sucks' vibe is one that catches. As far as I know he is largely a character from fantasy novels, not a key NPC in important adventures in the table top game (I am aware that he appeared in an adventure in Dragon during the time of 4e, not sure if that constitutes the DM fiat special snowflake you describe). But hey, I could be wrong (I really don't know what a Mary Sue is... so more than likely I'm wrong). I do however believe that people's opinions can often influence other people's opinions, especially if they hold those people in high esteem. And yeah, personally I think a lot of that goes on here. Drzzt hate seems to be a bit more than just Drzzt hate, at least from what I have read. I think it is fine to express that, just as it is fine that we disagree. Your entitled to your opinion, and I to mine.I do apologise if I said what I said in a condescending manner. There was no need for that.</blockquote>

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