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What the fuck is this guy smoking?

Started by RPGPundit, February 04, 2008, 10:52:13 AM

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Consonant Dude

#15
February 04, 2008, 12:53:53 PM
I don't think the "ranter" looked much different from what many of us go through. He's not insane at all. He's simply lamenting that things have changed.

To tell you the truth, that sounds like what a lot of people go through whenever a new edition of D&D is released, and what a lot of people go through when their favorite bands supposedly "sell out".

I've read everything Lovecraft when I was a teenager but never got into CoC gaming. So I can't comment on his observations (which are probably mostly subjective anyway).
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blakkie

#16
February 04, 2008, 01:09:18 PM
Quote from: RPGPundit(because I really want some)



Does anyone know if this guy is being serious?
Facetious?
Drunk?
I have little doubt he is serious. Way too serious. Maybe a little burned out. And he's right! I have Santa Cthulhu plushie and a Baby's First Mythos book. Both gifts but still.... :fhtagn:

P.S. If you were a Mythoshead I could see you blogging this rant. So you probably already have a good supply of whatever he's got.  ;)
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beeber

#17
February 04, 2008, 01:17:42 PM
Quote from: James McMurrayAh, the old "you're not allowed to dislike it if you haven't written something yourself" maneuver. An oldie, but still entertaining in its ludicrousness.

the fucking thing wasn't even published yet.  those who can't, criticize.

Gronan of Simmerya

#18
February 04, 2008, 01:40:58 PM
Quote from: beeberand "crap supplement?"  geezer, go publish something yourself and get back to me after that :rolleyes:

Comedy gold.
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Settembrini

#19
February 04, 2008, 01:58:13 PM
Interesting.

I understood every word and nodded all along.

But he doesn´t know the REAL retardedness in Cthulhu gaming:

we-all-pretend-we-are-scared-but-don´t-actually-adress-the-scary-part-but-we-have so-nicely-photoshopped-handouts that is GermThulhu
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Callous

#20
February 04, 2008, 02:00:35 PM
Based on Mr. Reynolds rant, I wouldn't buy any supplement he'd authored (except maybe for its comedic value).
 

Pierce Inverarity

#21
February 04, 2008, 02:03:05 PM
That's right, it's hyperbolic but it's a perfectly coherent argument.

However, IMO it doesn't address what looks like the real divide among people who unlike the plush doll faction still take the game seriously: Is CoC pulp or is it personal psychologizing horror? Is it Masks of N, or is it Ken Hite?

So, in that sense, the rant is a bit beside the point, I think.
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One Horse Town

#22
February 04, 2008, 02:15:25 PM
Quote from: Old GeezerComedy gold.

How did you manage to edit your original content without the little 'last edited' gizmo at the bottom of the post? Inquiring minds want to know.

blakkie

#23
February 04, 2008, 02:16:41 PM
Quote from: beeberthe fucking thing wasn't even published yet.  those who can't, criticize.
This book hasn't been yet but he has been published.  For example.

EDIT: BTW if you read his rant closely you'd notice this. "...anticipating my return[/b] to the games publishing forum." My emphasis.
"Because honestly? I have no idea what you do. None." - Pierce Inverarity

blakkie

#24
February 04, 2008, 02:17:35 PM
Quote from: One Horse TownHow did you manage to edit your original content without the little 'last edited' gizmo at the bottom of the post? Inquiring minds want to know.
If you do it fast enough. There is a small window of time where that line won't show up.
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James McMurray

#25
February 04, 2008, 02:19:16 PM
So his idea of Cthulu-esque artwork involves obese S&M fetishists and tentacle fellatio?

Nope, I won't be buying his books.

blakkie

#26
February 04, 2008, 02:36:36 PM
He apparently likes it, no demands it, dark and perverse. I've never seen Black Sands myself (haven't been able to Google any pics either) but I've heard before he's way, way out there. Very disturbing and doesn't shy from including sexual charged imagry.
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flyingmice

#27
February 04, 2008, 02:41:40 PM
Quote from: James McMurraySo his idea of Cthulu-esque artwork involves obese S&M fetishists and tentacle fellatio?

Nope, I won't be buying his books.

That was my thought, exactly.

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Consonant Dude

#28
February 04, 2008, 02:43:50 PM
Quote from: Pierce InverarityHowever, IMO it doesn't address what looks like the real divide among people who unlike the plush doll faction still take the game seriously: Is CoC pulp or is it personal psychologizing horror? Is it Masks of N, or is it Ken Hite?

Can't it be both?

This isn't a rhetorical question. I'm not terribly familiar with the game but based on reports from friends who have enjoyed it for something like two decades, the appeal seems to be that it crosses both lines in a way that appeals to them.

Now that I think further about it, usually, the people who didn't enjoy it and shared their experiences with me thought the blend didn't work.
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Blackleaf

#29
February 04, 2008, 02:47:51 PM
Mystery, Suspense, Dread, and Fear are not the same things as Shock, Repulsion, Depravity, and the Bizarre.

More than a few game designers seem to struggle with that.
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