I have one word only as a comment: WOW! That is simply incredible!!! That issue of Europe is a gold mine rpg-wise!!! I wrote a post some time ago using that issue and it was totally unrelated to this topic: https://viviiix.substack.com/p/someone-got-ahead-of-me-let-me
At this point I feel the need to read the whole issue and find the others...
I have a Wow comment too yet I had to think about this most of the day to reply. I agree, GG’s comments, and the Satanic crap about DND can and has been def taken out of context. Consider the time in the decade of the 70’s. There were a lot of social and cultural wars going on in society at that time. I wasn’t allowed to play DND because of the Satanic panic. I also consider that at that time, certain things were acceptable, especially in a male dominated world of war games. That stuff showed up in DND and the modules. As a female who is familiar with those 70’s, it does not offend me. I can see how it would offend a feminist of that time but again she shouldn’t give blanket statements based on one boyfriend. Let me tell you also, as a female, I can be as violent and nasty as the male player next to me, FOR the game, a roleplaying game. I don’t let the fact that it’s an RPG excuse me if I develop bad social behavior at the table though. There is a line. So honestly, I wasn’t quite sure if your message was just about GG or about not letting females play? That’s the vibe I was getting but I also don’t want to assume either. As I said earlier, I think a lot of people need to understand the 70’s when this stuff was written or said And cut some slack about GG and DnD. It doesn’t mean he should be cancelled or that DND should be cancelled. Companies are going to grow and change with the times. Those that don’t keep up, usually fail at some point. So many people now know of and love DND, who do not agree with each other at times, but does that mean their opinions don’t count? Or that they shouldn’t play the game? I’ve had probably 95% good times with DND and the rest was gate keeping at a local store when I wanted to play. I just want to play and have a good time. Thanks for the article, it got me thinking which is usually the point of most articles.
I have one word only as a comment: WOW! That is simply incredible!!! That issue of Europe is a gold mine rpg-wise!!! I wrote a post some time ago using that issue and it was totally unrelated to this topic: https://viviiix.substack.com/p/someone-got-ahead-of-me-let-me
At this point I feel the need to read the whole issue and find the others...
In my research it's made me want to explore these old zones more. There are tons of them with tons of ideas that are a lot more pleasant within them.
Well, in that sense i would be honoured if you have a glance at my set of rules! I tried to apply several of those ‘old zones’ in my mechanics! If you want a pdf or a real book, you have them linked here: https://viviiix.substack.com/p/products otherwise you can browse the online rules here: https://viviiix.substack.com/p/online-core-rules
I hope you will find these rules interesting! Thanks and ciaoo
Interesting. I'll take a look when I get a chance.
I have a Wow comment too yet I had to think about this most of the day to reply. I agree, GG’s comments, and the Satanic crap about DND can and has been def taken out of context. Consider the time in the decade of the 70’s. There were a lot of social and cultural wars going on in society at that time. I wasn’t allowed to play DND because of the Satanic panic. I also consider that at that time, certain things were acceptable, especially in a male dominated world of war games. That stuff showed up in DND and the modules. As a female who is familiar with those 70’s, it does not offend me. I can see how it would offend a feminist of that time but again she shouldn’t give blanket statements based on one boyfriend. Let me tell you also, as a female, I can be as violent and nasty as the male player next to me, FOR the game, a roleplaying game. I don’t let the fact that it’s an RPG excuse me if I develop bad social behavior at the table though. There is a line. So honestly, I wasn’t quite sure if your message was just about GG or about not letting females play? That’s the vibe I was getting but I also don’t want to assume either. As I said earlier, I think a lot of people need to understand the 70’s when this stuff was written or said And cut some slack about GG and DnD. It doesn’t mean he should be cancelled or that DND should be cancelled. Companies are going to grow and change with the times. Those that don’t keep up, usually fail at some point. So many people now know of and love DND, who do not agree with each other at times, but does that mean their opinions don’t count? Or that they shouldn’t play the game? I’ve had probably 95% good times with DND and the rest was gate keeping at a local store when I wanted to play. I just want to play and have a good time. Thanks for the article, it got me thinking which is usually the point of most articles.