TwiceBorn2
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WotC D&D 5E as written = American superhero comics dressed up as late medieval/early Renaissance epic high fantasy.
Which superhero comics?WotC D&D 5E as written = American superhero comics dressed up as late medieval/early Renaissance epic high fantasy.
The genre in general. But if I had to pick one, I'd probably go with the Avengers.Which superhero comics?
And what makes 5e as written like the Avengers? Please cite examples from the comics, movies, animated series or toy lines.The genre in general. But if I had to pick one, I'd probably go with the Avengers.
Who knew the Tracksuit Mafia played D&D?bro how are you giving out awards for D&D when you don't know what genre it is?
Not interested in turning this into an argument.And what makes 5e as written like the Avengers? Please cite examples from the comics, movies, animated series or toy lines.
I used to associate it with a quasi-late medieval period no doubt in part because I associated swords, wizards, and fantasy in general with that period. But at some point, probably around 25 years ago, I came to the conclusion that D&D was really its own particular genre.And by genre I mean a few things -- what time period (dark ages, medieval, renaissance?), tone, etc. do you generally associate with D&D as it is portrayed in official products?
I think your assessment is correct and not just because we're in agreement that D&D is its own genre. In a way, D&D is like an episode of the Flintstones. Between magic and the way society is set up, it feels awfully modern.For me I'd say it's not medieval at all -- more Renaissance through Victorian through an American lens. I mean, really it has created its own genre, and kinda gets to define the genre.
The original post is not a literal "I don't know what genre this game is", but asking a community on how they view it as a topic of conversation. No clue where you're coming from, dude.suddenly you don't know what genre D&D is and you don't know your own awards???