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The impact of the internet on the hobby

Started by JamesV, September 08, 2006, 05:57:17 PM

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Balbinus

#45
September 11, 2006, 10:03:51 AM
Quote from: Geek MessiahPerhaps because The Forge isnt as important to the rest of the gaming community as they are to themselves.

Personally I think their theory is "crap".    I play to enjoy games, I don't run a game saying "I am going to run a game like X".    I run the game in a way that the players have fun.

Eh, I agree with Mr A.  I mean, I think the theory is crap but not to have heard of them is just odd these days.

I expect people to know their market, and that is part of the market.  Besides, Ken Hite is constantly name checking them as is Robin Laws and others, so not knowing the Forge suggests to me you don't read any of those guys either and I think it's prudent to know what industry figures like them are saying.

Caesar Slaad

#46
September 11, 2006, 10:12:11 AM
Quote from: BalbinusCould we not maybe have a thread in which Caesar explains to us all why Spycraft 2 rocks?

Wow... normally people want to shut up my pimping. ;)

I'll start a thread.
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Balbinus

#47
September 11, 2006, 11:39:32 AM
Quote from: Caesar SlaadWow... normally people want to shut up my pimping. ;)

I'll start a thread.

I like enthusiasm.  I would far rather read someone posting about why game x is great than someone posting about why game y sucks.

RPGPundit

#48
September 11, 2006, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: BalbinusI would be very surprised if Stafford hadn't heard of the Forge, I think he and Ron Edwards have discussed Heroquest together for example.

Technically, Balbinus is right. Jimbob, you owe him ten bucks.

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#49
September 11, 2006, 10:17:23 PM
Quote from: RPGPunditTechnically, Balbinus is right. Jimbob, you owe him ten bucks.
Firstly, he must prove he's right, not simply assert it. Secondly, the bet was for each of the listed designers individually. So if can provide a link where they're shown talking to each-other, or where Stafford expresses awareness of the existence of The Forge (one dated after this thread would not really count... anyone can write these guys an email today and inform them of the existence of The Forge, then claim they know about it... but that'd be cheating!), he loses on five of the designers (-$5), and wins on one of them (+$10), for a total of $5. Thirdly, if after proving it, he tells me his paypal, I'll send him the money.
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September 11, 2006, 10:56:34 PM
Quote from: flyingmiceThanks Marco! We have to arrange a new day and time for our fourth season of the Beginner's Luck... :D

And I guess the non-skype game fell through?

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