I allowed Levi to frame the debate, its only fair, given that I in turn will have the last word.

I don't think the kind of debate you're imagining is what either of us had in mind,  because it would require both of us, at times, to argue positions that were not our own.  This is more of a disputation than a debate; a spirited discussion between two relative-experts from different ideological camps, arguing not the position of their camp as a whole but their individual interpretations of it.

RPGPundit

Quote from: PookaPersecution complex much?

You really honestly believe that Nikchick or Maddman thought long and hard about what to vote in this poll? Do you really think that their vote has more to do with the nature of the debate than with their personal dislike of me? Do you really honestly think that they'd have voted any other way, ever?

I mean fuck, just asking the very question of "who's winning", much less actually voting to say "x is winning" suggests to me that one has probably not read very much of the thread.

RPGPundit

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Man, you're takin this shit way too seriously.

Quote from: Pooka: puffs a doobie :

Man, you're takin this shit way too seriously.

You are my new hero.

Quote from: Pooka: puffs a doobie :

Man, you're takin this shit way too seriously.

Shit, I've been sayin this from the git-go. Although I agree mostly with RPGPundit, I think all the talk about this crap is silly (usually not even the fun silly). All this "theory" crap and "GNS" silliness leads me to believe that some of us around here are putting way more mental energy into these games than I ever would have thought even possible. Hell, before coming to these boards I don't recall ever having even heard of this "Forge" site before (thankfully). Give me Paladin flamewars and discussions on the merits of +5 Vorpal Butterknives over Keen Dancing Chosticks any day.

I'm not all Mr. Aloof though either because, to my horror, I keep reading the damn threads.



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Quote from: RPGPunditYou really honestly believe that Nikchick or Maddman thought long and hard about what to vote in this poll? Do you really think that their vote has more to do with the nature of the debate than with their personal dislike of me? Do you really honestly think that they'd have voted any other way, ever?

Dude, what makes you think I don't like you?  I told you I think you're the funniest motherfucker on nutkinland.  I haven't quite figured out if you're doing it on purpose or not, but that doesn't keep me from laughing.

Quote from: RPGPunditNo one is going to convince anyone of anything here. The claim of "winning or losing" comes down to a popularity contest, which I note that most of the Swine rushed to vote in, and most of the non-Swine made a point of avoiding.

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My god you're a poor loser.

Quote from: CyberzombieI'm winning because I'm not reading it.  :win:

Do I win because I agree with you?:heh:

Quote from: Nikchick:blahblah:

My god you're a poor loser.

You know, there's a certain thrill to watching an industry figure from the small side* of the industry snarking back and forth with someone that is basically a wandering internet loudmouth.**

It gives me hope of being taken seriously.

*As in, "Not Wizards of the Coast".  Green Ronin is a good and apparently growing company, it's just playing not against the big boy right now.

**Which is, let's face it, what I am, too.

Quote from: Levi KornelsenYou know, there's a certain thrill to watching an industry figure from the small side* of the industry snarking back and forth with someone that is basically a wandering internet loudmouth.**

It gives me hope of being taken seriously.

You shoulda been here that time Monte Cook told Snoweel to fuck off.  

Quote from: MaddmanYou shoulda been here that time Monte Cook told Snoweel to fuck off.

No way!  Now that's internet fame! :heh:

Quote from: MaddmanYou shoulda been here that time Monte Cook told Snoweel to fuck off.  

I could take a shot at Mearls...

...If I had one to take...

...Damn.  I'm doomed.

Quote from: MaddmanYou shoulda been here that time Monte Cook told Snoweel to fuck off.  

I have a whole list of 'names' that told me the same. Is that worth anything?

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My god you're a poor loser.

Making you upset doesn't bother me, Nikchick dear, it tickles me with joy.

Knowing how much I get to you, thats priceless.

RPGPundit

Quote from: RPGPunditMaking you upset doesn't bother me, Nikchick dear, it tickles me with joy.

Knowing how much I get to you, thats priceless.

Well then we're both happy as clams, sweetie-pie; I'm not hanging out here because you upset me. Far from it. You've been amusing the hell out of me! (I hope it's not too much of a blow to you to hear this, I know a big part of the thrill for you is imagining that you cause me "conniptions"; I'm sorry I can't oblige.)

It's true that I couldn't afford to let you to perform your show on my boards as it's against my commercial interests to allow my customers to be derided as "swine" on my company's official site.  But Nutkinland is all about the fun, and it's clear that what's fun for you is to rage around playing the arrogant cock.  So you go, man, knock yourself out. I have every confidence that the Nutkins can roll with it and keep things amusing.  :heh: