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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thornir Alekeg" data-source="post: 1557335" data-attributes="member: 15651">Well, I have not read every post in this thread, but I am wondering what exactly the point of the original post is, other than to stir up the hornet's nest.  I think there are a variety of games to be played out there; some that are looser in rules, stronger emphasis on roleplaying, others that are the other direction.  I don't think all RPGs are going down the exact same path and while the d20 system has become very popular and is attracting a lot of companies to produce material for it, it is not the ONLY game in town.  If you do not like the d20 system at all, don't play it.  If it IS the only game in your town, remember that any d20 game can be what you want through the use of House Rules.  If you can convince your players to go along with you and are willing to throw out 75% of the d20 rules and just roleplay, great for you!  If you cannot find these people, don't blame the game industry for making what seems to be selling, or for people buying and playing something that does not fit what YOU want in a game, but they are enjoying.  And if all you want is to roleplay without structure AND get attention, join an improv troupe...but even there you will find that there are some rules (check out Whose Line is it Anyway to see).</blockquote>