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Sword Dream: Leftist OSR

Started by Lurtch, June 02, 2019, 08:47:08 AM

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SavageSchemer

#105
June 08, 2019, 08:00:17 PM
When you type "sword dream osr" into Google, this thread comes up as the top hit. I wager we're the ones keeping "the dream" alive...
The more clichéd my group plays their characters, the better. I don't want Deep Drama™ and Real Acting™ in the precious few hours away from my family and job. I want cheap thrills, constant action, involved-but-not-super-complex plots, and cheesy but lovable characters.
From "Play worlds, not rules"

Machinegun Blue

#106
June 08, 2019, 08:05:49 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle;1091232Ein? the OSR is partly about what?

Making your own games, possibly to even sell them out of your trunk.

GeekyBugle

#107
June 08, 2019, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: Machinegun Blue;1091236Making your own games, possibly to even sell them out of your trunk.

Oh yes, at least in part, mainly it's to go back to a (for some of us) better set of rules.
Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

GeekyBugle

#108
June 08, 2019, 08:24:08 PM
Quote from: SavageSchemer;1091235When you type "sword dream osr" into Google, this thread comes up as the top hit. I wager we're the ones keeping "the dream" alive...

So we did (with out even trying) to their dream, what they do intentionally when they brand someone a nazi?
Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

Spinachcat

#109
June 08, 2019, 08:50:38 PM
Quote from: SavageSchemer;1091235I wager we're the ones keeping "the dream" alive...

I'll take the blame. I can't really pass up the chance to mosh around a dumpster fire.

At Slayer's last show in SoCal, the security staff had to break up our moshpit around an impromptu trash fire on the venue's lawn. Of course, we then moshed like goobers around the staff and when they left, one dude ripped off his underwear and socks and we lit that on fire for another song.

There may have been some beer involved.

Anon Adderlan

#110
June 08, 2019, 09:26:46 PM
Quote from: Blankman;1091122Best efforts? They don't even care about it at all themselves it seems, at least on rpg.net.

Here's The Wyzard...

You could have stopped there :)

Quote from: rgrove0172;1091128For me it's simple. I dont like gay and transgender people. They don't like me either. I try to be polite and maintain a healthy distance, especially when trying to be entertained so...nope they dont play my games and I sure as shit dont play theirs.

But how are you able to spot them, and if you aren't, then why would they be a problem?

Quote from: SavageSchemer;1091235When you type "sword dream osr" into Google, this thread comes up as the top hit. I wager we're the ones keeping "the dream" alive...

Just like how Anita Sarkeesian kept the dream of #Gamergate alive.

Quote from: Spinachcat;1091189This thread is in desperate need of NSP's wisdom!

[video=youtube;yWXIZk2kTKQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWXIZk2kTKQ[/youtube]

The fact I now know this exists has made all this bullshit worth it.

Armchair Gamer

#111
June 08, 2019, 10:26:52 PM
Most of the activity appears to be on Twitter; they've just put out nine principles:

https://mobile.twitter.com/SwordsnFlowers/status/1137056077978058752/photo/1

GeekyBugle

#112
June 08, 2019, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: Armchair Gamer;1091249Most of the activity appears to be on Twitter; they've just put out nine principles:

https://mobile.twitter.com/SwordsnFlowers/status/1137056077978058752/photo/1

Asterisk Dream? Really? Do they think dreaming of the asterisk is better than getting sword reamed?

Now onto serious issues, bwahahahahahahahaha their "principles" are video material!
Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

Spinachcat

#113
June 08, 2019, 10:41:36 PM
That's gotta be a joke Twitter account.

It reads like an Onion parody.

GeekyBugle

#114
June 08, 2019, 10:43:30 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat;1091257That's gotta be a joke Twitter account.

It reads like an Onion parody.

Nope, dead serious.

But of course they already gave themselves an out of their "principles" for when they feel like gatekeping, harrasing, etc (always)

https://mobile.twitter.com/TrebuchetOps/status/1137018265614659584
Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

Omega

#115
June 08, 2019, 10:55:27 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat;1091214The OSR has ZERO gatekeepers and everyone is welcome to interpret anything old school through their personal perspective and publish it unfettered.

You apparently missed that whole stage of heavy gatekeeping in the OSR then? Dont know if any are still doing that now. Hope not.

GeekyBugle

#116
June 08, 2019, 11:04:34 PM
Quote from: Omega;1091259You apparently missed that whole stage of heavy gatekeeping in the OSR then? Dont know if any are still doing that now. Hope not.

Citation needed
Quote from: Rhedyn

Here is why this forum tends to be so stupid. Many people here think Joe Biden is "The Left", when he is actually Far Right and every US republican is just an idiot.

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

― George Orwell

Anon Adderlan

#117
June 08, 2019, 11:37:49 PM
Quote from: Armchair Gamer;1091249Most of the activity appears to be on Twitter; they've just put out nine principles:

#4 doesn't seem so bad...

Quote*DREAM opposes harassment and strives for non-toxic discourse. We assume best intentions, we call in before calling out, and we start discussions before we make accusations. But, if best intentions aren't present, we will call out.

...so lets see how well they uphold that.

GeekEclectic

#118
June 08, 2019, 11:51:20 PM
Quote from: Anon Adderlan;1091262#4 doesn't seem so bad...
Let's remember who we're talking about. Ignoring context and assuming worst intentions are pretty much foundational to how they operate. If #4 isn't a lie, then they forfeit all of their power and any ability to follow through on the other 8.
"I despise weak men in positions of power, and that's 95% of game industry leadership." - Jessica Price
"Isnt that why RPGs companies are so woke in the first place?" - Godsmonkey
*insert Disaster Girl meme here* - Me

Spinachcat

#119
June 09, 2019, 12:09:14 AM
Quote from: Omega;1091259You apparently missed that whole stage of heavy gatekeeping in the OSR then? Dont know if any are still doing that now. Hope not.

As I've been an OSR cultist from the earliest days, I've definitely missed the heavy gatekeeping.

Unless you're referencing all the discussion over how retroclones should include Lift Gates / Bend Bars percentages for exceptional STR scores.

Those threads did get heavy and involved gates.
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