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<blockquote data-quote="Manbearcat" data-source="post: 6662501" data-attributes="member: 6696971"><p>Hey JC. </p><p></p><p>Just want to make sure that we're squared away on what I find frustrating. I don't find it frustrating that people don't compromise (eg don't compromise and come to my position! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ). I don't find it frustrating that we have different preferences (system and play goals). In fact, that is precisely why I like engaging folks. That makes for healthy TTRPG discussion. I mean I could chat with several people all day long and we could have nary a disagreement. But we may not be able to provide as much interesting, stimulating discourse with each other as well.</p><p></p><p>What I find frustrating it (what seems to me) an urge to engage on the technical matters of PC building (and related) but (for whatever reason) there is resistance to vigorous, technical evaluation of system and GMing techniques (including posting, what I feel are the most constructive, play examples). Further, there is (what seems to me as arbitrary) admonishing of it when folks (such as myself) do try to engage in technical details of system and GMing techniques. Again, I don't know if it is because there is a very strong undercurrent of "it is more art than engineering" or "system doesn't matter because good games are mostly born on the back of utilization of strong GM Force" or if it is something else entirely. </p><p></p><p>I just want to chat with fellow GMs about systems and techniques. I want to do it because I think it is the MOST healthy discussions possible for our hobby because (a) it makes each of us better GMs and (b) because folks who are wanting to become GMs (and likely lurking) can gain invaluable insight.</p><p></p><p>That's all.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Honest answer:</p><p></p><p>I assumed it was pretty obvious that the original poster was trolling and trying to stir up trouble. I figured everyone was past the thread title and the OPs intent. I saw some constructive conversation that I was interested in chucking some words at (with you and improvised actions) and several posters that I enjoy discussing games with.</p><p></p><p>So I guess the answer is, yes, I hoped to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Manbearcat, post: 6662501, member: 6696971"] Hey JC. Just want to make sure that we're squared away on what I find frustrating. I don't find it frustrating that people don't compromise (eg don't compromise and come to my position! ;) ). I don't find it frustrating that we have different preferences (system and play goals). In fact, that is precisely why I like engaging folks. That makes for healthy TTRPG discussion. I mean I could chat with several people all day long and we could have nary a disagreement. But we may not be able to provide as much interesting, stimulating discourse with each other as well. What I find frustrating it (what seems to me) an urge to engage on the technical matters of PC building (and related) but (for whatever reason) there is resistance to vigorous, technical evaluation of system and GMing techniques (including posting, what I feel are the most constructive, play examples). Further, there is (what seems to me as arbitrary) admonishing of it when folks (such as myself) do try to engage in technical details of system and GMing techniques. Again, I don't know if it is because there is a very strong undercurrent of "it is more art than engineering" or "system doesn't matter because good games are mostly born on the back of utilization of strong GM Force" or if it is something else entirely. I just want to chat with fellow GMs about systems and techniques. I want to do it because I think it is the MOST healthy discussions possible for our hobby because (a) it makes each of us better GMs and (b) because folks who are wanting to become GMs (and likely lurking) can gain invaluable insight. That's all. Honest answer: I assumed it was pretty obvious that the original poster was trolling and trying to stir up trouble. I figured everyone was past the thread title and the OPs intent. I saw some constructive conversation that I was interested in chucking some words at (with you and improvised actions) and several posters that I enjoy discussing games with. So I guess the answer is, yes, I hoped to. [/QUOTE]
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