tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post8810724619691495284..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: I'm Not NiceAlexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-46974080915193279402010-03-06T12:01:23.751-07:002010-03-06T12:01:23.751-07:00Call me an internet softie, but upon rereading my ...Call me an internet softie, but upon rereading my last post I realized that I came off harsher than I intended. While I did have a "Good lord your game sounds like utter shite and I am so glad I am not playing with you as my DM!" moment while reading your comment, that was immediately followed by this thought,<br />"But I bet in play this attitude which seems so insufferably 'my way or the highway, this is my world not yours, get of my lawn!' probably doesn't come through and I probably would enjoy playing in his game because he seems to take a lot of pride in his work and has great attention to detail."<br /><br />Feel free to bitch me out for not standing by my convictions...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648499022366444265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-45030820722131220042010-03-06T11:40:57.972-07:002010-03-06T11:40:57.972-07:00I has several cheeky things to say, but really, un...I has several cheeky things to say, but really, unless you know me well, I'd sound more like an ass-hat, so I won't.<br /><br />I've been reading your blog as you seem to put thought in what you are doing. I've learned a new way to map that is way cool (if a bit of a resource hog) and you've provided new ways to look at my campaigns, even if I ultimately decide I don't want to do things the same way. And that is damn useful.<br /><br />I'm hoping this trollbait-flamestorm will die down shortly and we can get back to that. Never let the bastards grind you down.<br /><br />Verification word: SURRIT - I think I read about that in one of the Monster Manuals...PatrickWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083947433803227063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-82930737494064641392010-03-06T10:51:44.803-07:002010-03-06T10:51:44.803-07:00@ Alexis
This was an interesting post for me, bec...@ Alexis<br /><br />This was an interesting post for me, because I read it directly after reading a comment you made on your previous post that made me think,<br /><br />"Good lord your game sounds like utter shite and I am so glad I am not playing with you as my DM!"<br /><br />So I guess I fall into the category of people that think you are wrong. But I like this blog a lot and you have provoked more than a few neurons to make connections, so thank you very much for posting.<br /><br />I personally think there are few attitudes, possibly no attitudes, that I have run into more incomprehensible and reprehensible than "one true wayism" in all of its ugly manifestations, from religion to RPGs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648499022366444265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-88514773898942158342010-03-06T10:45:27.262-07:002010-03-06T10:45:27.262-07:00While "old" may be a bad word to the you...While "old" may be a bad word to the young, "old school" is certainly not. "old school" is what a good percentage of them try desperately to prove that they are - They actually liked that band before anyone else, even if that means they were grooving on the misfits before they were born.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648499022366444265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-32917183139560528602010-03-06T10:27:16.285-07:002010-03-06T10:27:16.285-07:00I enjoyed reading this post and I think I understa...I enjoyed reading this post and I think I understand what you were trying to accomplish. <br />One of the goals of the OSR is to GROW this hobby. <br />That will require appealing to the youth (not just our children). <br /><br />Even the term ‘Old School’ which I like<br /> is unfortunate since the word <br />OLD = bad in young minds<br /> I would prefer to call our hobby,<br /> ‘CLASSIC’ or ‘RETRO’ gaming.<br /><br />There are few things more repugnant to a teenager <br />(I know, I game with them) <br />then to see old gamers<br />(anybody over 30 in their eyes) <br />attacking each other. <br /><br />“They fight so hard, because the rewards are so small.”<br /> Nietzsche<br /><br />It is one thing to critique another’s gaming philosophy or opinion,<br /> but it is totally destructive to our hobby to insult or name-call from the safety <br />(distance and anonymity) of the internet.<br />Angry words without the potential for real violence are pathetic.<br /><br />There is a big emotional disconnect in humans between being told<br /><br />‘I don’t agree with you’ versus<br />‘You are a XXXX’ <br /><br />The previous tact is especially acceptable if you site facts or examples.<br />The latter tact is either an act of cowardice or an involuntary ejaculation of self-revulsion. <br /><br />Ten good posts can be cancelled out by a single childish or petty rant.<br /><br />If we lose the youth, it will not be because of lack of intellect, insight or quality product, <br />but incivility. <br /><br />“I have seen the enemy, it is us.”<br /> POGOClovis Cithoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208194219083373456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-1117636444118164882010-03-06T05:59:00.530-07:002010-03-06T05:59:00.530-07:00Well, tell us what you really feel, now, don't...Well, tell us what you really feel, now, don't hold back!<br /><br />:)Michael McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708067144914238641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-47641636005253005922010-03-06T03:30:09.714-07:002010-03-06T03:30:09.714-07:00I never thought you were mean. The whole time I...I never thought you were mean. The whole time I've just been thinking you were passionate about the game and possibly a fellow aspie. Anyway, as long as you continue to post things I find interesting, I'll continue reading, and I don't give a rabbit turd covered pizza about how snippy or rude you decide you want to be. It's your blog, and last time I checked, if a blogger dislikes any particular comment strongly enough on his or her own blog, he can always edit them out.2eDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562222394843621495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-60467011639385415642010-03-05T21:28:52.980-07:002010-03-05T21:28:52.980-07:00I read this blog because you have a clear vision o...I read this blog because you have a clear vision of your game, and share it with a certain thoughtfulness, and without any excuse. Sure I could never GM a game the way you would, but who cares? It's a really interesting approach, and gives me something to think about.<br /><br />As someone who has stuck his head in the bear-trap, it was worth it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973301663176412762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-53557584548102780312010-03-05T20:51:00.280-07:002010-03-05T20:51:00.280-07:00My game is better than your game because I'm p...My game is better than your game because I'm playing mine. If I weren't playing, it'd suck.<br /><br />Word Verification: IRDRONOM There's an NPC name, uh?Dr Rotwanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750632906878388570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-41004956362558915992010-03-05T20:18:56.936-07:002010-03-05T20:18:56.936-07:00I come to this blog because it's like watching...I come to this blog because it's like watching "House". It's kind of fun to watch, or read the writings of, a guy who you know you would totally not enjoy being around in person.<br /><br />Word Verification: Hyori - I dated her in college, when I was briefly into Asian girls. Great skin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-11266591040044662662010-03-05T20:03:17.319-07:002010-03-05T20:03:17.319-07:00"If you comfortably feel that I have gone off...<i>"If you comfortably feel that I have gone off my rocker and I don’t know what the fuck I’m talking about, then I probably AM wrong and you likely ARE playing the game correctly."</i><br /><br />You ARE wrong.P_Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374589162025099763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-74537160148156589852010-03-05T19:48:09.818-07:002010-03-05T19:48:09.818-07:00To quote back to what is obviously the most import...To quote back to what is obviously the most important part of this whole running commentary...<br /><br />While rabbits are not vegetables, rabbit turds would be vegetable matter and not meat. While wolf turds (wolves being carnivores) would be meat based.<br /><br />Turd Pizza is serious business you see.Zzarchovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714805545939725730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-14815015543266074132010-03-05T19:10:13.956-07:002010-03-05T19:10:13.956-07:00I think that your frankness is respected mainly be...I think that your frankness is respected mainly because of your degree of dedication and the meticulous level of inner-logic that exists in your campaign. It shows effort and a desire to improve. There are other bloggers who rant and froth just as much as you, but they get screamed at right back because people don't care or respect who they are.<br /><br />I like your blog because of its level of intelligence, you never dumb anything down (to my knowledge), and your ideas are interesting. The asshole thing just seems like you don't have time to bother with being nice, which is fine. I doubt you have the time or desire to teach idiots or people who don't understand your vibe.<br /><br />And if you're a fanboy of anything, it's your own campaign, because you definitely play my game completely wrong :-)Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00433823836676600019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-69230828006242913622010-03-05T18:44:05.123-07:002010-03-05T18:44:05.123-07:00"I'll be back a whole lot more often.
Ye...<i>"I'll be back a whole lot more often.</i><br /><br />Yeah, it kinda explains why I mostly watch professional hockey for those moments when the gloves come off...Jack Badelairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932441028544500024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-41862164304617680942010-03-05T18:43:07.157-07:002010-03-05T18:43:07.157-07:00Don’t punk out and give me that “only my opinion” ...<i>Don’t punk out and give me that “only my opinion” bullshit. Who else’s fucking opinion is it going to be?</i><br />It is true I am polite to a fault, some would say exquisitely so. Don't be distracted by my softening language from the main of my observation. Loosen your mind with drugs, whiskey or some such. There are visions to be had.Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165997449776226774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-44014905089331763082010-03-05T18:43:03.956-07:002010-03-05T18:43:03.956-07:00I'd so much rather see people honestly write s...I'd so much rather see people honestly write some shit I totally disagree with than click around blogs trying to find bland, agreeable people just so I can pat them on the back for rolling the way I do.Zak Sabbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-24316914315229800162010-03-05T18:38:28.037-07:002010-03-05T18:38:28.037-07:00It's funny, in light of my other blog.
Meh.It's funny, in light of my other blog.<br /><br />Meh.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-31018902935354327992010-03-05T18:37:33.935-07:002010-03-05T18:37:33.935-07:00I'll be back a whole lot more often.I'll be back a whole lot more often.Zak Sabbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-36433273196636314062010-03-05T18:33:54.519-07:002010-03-05T18:33:54.519-07:00Who was it that hurt you so badly? What was her na...Who was it that hurt you so badly? What was her name?<br /><br />You poor, sad, man. I really hope you get the comfort and treatment you deserve. Good luck in the future. I won't be back.Brian Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454291070572658715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-60653999398831222552010-03-05T18:26:07.086-07:002010-03-05T18:26:07.086-07:00Blair,
Obsessive? Okay, that’s fair.
Badelaire...<b>Blair,</b><br /><br />Obsessive? Okay, that’s fair.<br /><br /><b>Badelaire, </b><br /><br />But still <i>chiefly</i> vendors, right?<br /><br /><b>marauder101, </b><br /><br />I try.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-29683539212926237932010-03-05T18:20:05.051-07:002010-03-05T18:20:05.051-07:00Alexis, you are brilliant. By not only declaring ...Alexis, you are brilliant. By not only declaring that you are a righteously indignant fanboy asshole, but that you are seemingly PROUD of being a righteously indignant fanboy asshole, you have now and forever handily removed any merit from further allegations made by your detractors or critics of you being a righteously indignant fanboy asshole.<br /><br />Well played, sir. Well played.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-64142569396587025372010-03-05T18:16:05.477-07:002010-03-05T18:16:05.477-07:00I get into everyone’s hostile little face. Yes, th...<i>I get into everyone’s hostile little face. Yes, these are 20-sided dice. Yes, I’m comfortable with that. I am enlightened.</i> <br /><br />The first rule of blog club... <br /><br /><br />Word verification: facking, which I don't even need to explain.DMWieghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682249561077936507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-45596347772258455612010-03-05T18:11:51.268-07:002010-03-05T18:11:51.268-07:00Isle,
I will go on writing.
Zzarchov,
Rabbits ...<b>Isle,</b><br /><br />I will go on writing.<br /><br /><b>Zzarchov, </b><br /><br />Rabbits are vegetables?<br /><br /><i>”How a blog presents itself ...”</i> You mean, graphically? Anyway, I don’t leave said frothing trail of vomit just for the reasons you mention (though I am banned for life from Uncle Bear’s site for leaving a thin trail of untouched jello once upon a time – he’s a sensitive man). But I will pull out Eastwood’s comment on the situation ... they better arm themselves if they’re going to decorate their blogs with my game. That’s all the justification I’d really need.<br /><br /><b>Kent, </b><br /><br />Don’t punk out and give me that “only my opinion” bullshit. Who else’s fucking opinion is it going to be? Afraid that we won’t know that you wrote the fucking words of your own free will? That’s just PC crap, man. Have the courage of your jerk-ass convictions.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-81873828487598710242010-03-05T17:50:26.239-07:002010-03-05T17:50:26.239-07:00Lazily commenting on this post and the one on puzz...Lazily commenting on this post and the one on puzzles.<br /><br />Preparation, yes, I'm all for sandboxes and improvisation but I only really feel comfortable in a true wide open sandbox if I've done loads on preparation to riff of. Maybe it's just me. What I usually end up doing is asking the players between games where they're headed or what they want to do so I can stay one page ahead. Of course In a dungeon it's more managable.<br /><br />Puzzles. Just run a sub level of basically all puzzles (10 or so rooms)for my wife and one other player who happened to drop by. In general I was really impressed with their puzzle solving. Only 1 had me screaming inside "It's so fucking obvious" and they only really fucked up one. There was a ballista set up with a phoney arrow of beholder slaying. It was a phoney beholder as well, a gas spore. They, fell for it, no one died but I found it quite funny.Leopardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498290619991560357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-83122575014406540632010-03-05T17:06:59.688-07:002010-03-05T17:06:59.688-07:00"Prior to the invention of this blogosphere o...<i>"Prior to the invention of this blogosphere of D&D writers, this dissatisfaction was deliberated chiefly between players and shop vendors"</i><br /><br />Dude, I was watching these trainwrecks circa 1995 on USENET. Things havent really changed at all in the last 15 years. Different medium, still just as sad (and yet, entertaining).Jack Badelairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932441028544500024noreply@blogger.com