What do you get out of D&D edition wars?

estar · May 20, 2011, 12:19:33 PM

Quote from: JDCorley;459524Cool, thanks for the info. It sounds like from your perspective, (rehashing old materials, new things with old materials, new materials using the original rules) that the original rules, or something pretty close to it, is an important element?

It the whole point. What people have to realize that just because you use an older edition of rules doesn't mean you game in a particular way, or have a particular attitude. In most cases it boils down to a simple preference that you like playing with those rules.

At one time in the mid 00s it was possible that Troll Lord Games could have dominated older edition gaming like Paizo does for 3.X gaming. But circumstances played out differently and now there are no gatekeepers.

Drohem · May 20, 2011, 12:31:39 PM

Quote from: Aos;459512Sorry, dude, there are no wild cards in troll poker.

Dude, that was awsome! :rotfl:

StormBringer · May 20, 2011, 01:15:01 PM

Quote from: Elfdart;459416Scroll up and you can see my name.

So like the rest of us, no one in particular, then. Congratulations, though, you breathe the rarefied air of those few elite who stomp their feet and demand to be taken seriously despite all evidence to the contrary.

QuoteBecause you went to the trouble of responding to what I wrote.

Only to play out a bit more rope to hang yourself with. To wit:

QuoteI see reading plain English isn't really your strong suit. I've said repeatedly that I prefer the older editions. So either you need a remedial reading class or you're just a dishonest little asshole.

Awwwww... Isn't hims so cuuuute? Throwing around vulgarities like a big boy!

QuoteFeel free to show where pure, unaltered 1E AD&D was ever actually played. Gygax never did it, nor did the others at TSR. They either omitted "official" rules or added new ones -as well as unofficial ones. The only people pretending to follow the Holy Writ word for word are the grogtards, and like other fundies, they are full of shit.

Unlike the others, then, you really are in possession of the One True Way.

QuoteSomeone's got sand in his pussy. Awww, what's wrong, does your pussy hurt?

Adorable!

StormBringer · May 20, 2011, 01:17:58 PM

Quote from: Aos;459512Sorry, dude, there are no wild cards in troll poker.

Are you sure? I would swear the Squire of Triangles is wild on the first Friday after a full moon.

Aos · May 20, 2011, 01:22:52 PM

Quote from: StormBringer;459556Are you sure? I would swear the Squire of Triangles is wild on the first Friday after a full moon.

I know my game.

JDCorley · May 20, 2011, 01:47:27 PM

Quote from: estar;459531It the whole point. What people have to realize that just because you use an older edition of rules doesn't mean you game in a particular way, or have a particular attitude. In most cases it boils down to a simple preference that you like playing with those rules.

Thanks, so in contrast to others, you would say that Dungeon World (using Apocalypse World's rules) would not be part of this tradition. Cool, that's what I understood too.

Cole · May 20, 2011, 01:50:43 PM

Quote from: JDCorley;459562Thanks, so in contrast to others, you would say that Dungeon World (using Apocalypse World's rules) would not be part of this tradition. Cool, that's what I understood too.

I see you've seen through the Oath of Secrecy and recognized Rob as the Gatekeeper! 10/10!

Gene Weigel · May 20, 2011, 01:55:13 PM

Quote from: estar;459453So your contention is that nobody who labels themselves as part of the OSR does original work in the fantasy genre?

No, the bannerhead people have done slick conversions but haven't really done the design legwork is what I was saying. Its just a few shifts and its "their baby". If thats the case, then screw that and make your own rules. Pushing rpg stats bereft of a system has been around for a long time so why bother to promote bad merchandise? If there is a true OSR then let it be free of this trademarked gimmickry and landgrabbing. Let it stand on its own legs.

Aos · May 20, 2011, 02:05:57 PM

Quote from: Gene Weigel;459566No, the bannerhead people have done slick conversions but haven't really done the design legwork is what I was saying. Its just a few shifts and its "their baby". If thats the case, then screw that and make your own rules. Pushing rpg stats bereft of a system has been around for a long time so why bother to promote bad merchandise? If there is a true OSR then let it be free of this trademarked gimmickry and landgrabbing. Let it stand on its own legs.

Your inability to name the name of the people you are talking about and the bad product you are referring to is merely an extension of you earlier in joke posts.
Your genius is too special for us, we'll never appreciate you.

crkrueger · May 20, 2011, 02:18:31 PM

Quote from: Cole;459503Here we have "an old school D&D-style game using modern game ideas" and "a reimagining of Basic D&D, only with some story-game elements"

What sex moves does a Paladin have?

Aos · May 20, 2011, 02:20:34 PM

Quote from: CRKrueger;459570What sex moves does a Paladin have?

Hand laying.

Cole · May 20, 2011, 02:22:03 PM

Quote from: CRKrueger;459570What sex moves does a Paladin have?

Missionary position.

Benoist · May 20, 2011, 02:26:30 PM

I haven't check the red box hack, but check out the old school hack, its predecessor, and though it's not my cup of tea, I was fairly impressed by the stuff the guy came up with. Pretty cool, IMO.

misterguignol · May 20, 2011, 02:28:44 PM

Quote from: Cole;459573Missionary position.

And let's not forget their immunity to disease...

estar · May 20, 2011, 02:41:51 PM

Quote from: Cole;459563I see you've seen through the Oath of Secrecy and recognized Rob as the Gatekeeper! 10/10!

Damn I been outed.