I miss the war.
There was a time on this board when you could guarantee a knee-jerk reaction by simply stating your hatred of 4e or by applauding the death of 3.5. Without seeing the rules of 4th edition, I could safely say that it was the worst thing I had ever seen, and I’ve seen ‘Reindeer Games’. I felt liberated enough to tell 3.5 that it had never satisfied me sexually; that I was a new woman after watching the Gnome/Tiefling video.
The very foundations of the Paizo community were shaken by the seemingly endless armies of straw men, the legions of ad hominem in soapbox chariots. This message board felt the swell of new members from all over the Internet, like some kind of mercenary troll army bent on the rampant destruction of our home world.
From on high, Lisa Stevens was forced to wield the moderating Sword of Damocles over us for our own good. Joshua Frost actually threw a Triscuit at someone. James Jacobs’ dinosaurs roamed the earth. And I think we all remember the Erik Mona Day Massacre. Nic Logue will live on in our memories. And as a zombie, of course.
There are those that would say the war never ended, that it is waged every day in some small way. That war is but a shadow. An uneasy truce has started to blossom into real peace and everyone is free to choose their game rules in relative harmony. Maturity and dignity have returned to our boards and you have conducted yourselves as adults in recent months.
To the veterans of the War of Edition, I salute you.
You are all poopheads.
And lo, from on high it was spoken:
"Play the game you want to play, and enjoy it."
I miss the war.
There was a time on this board when you could guarantee a knee-jerk reaction by simply stating your hatred of 4e or by applauding the death of 3.5. Without seeing the rules of 4th edition, I could safely say that it was the worst thing I had ever seen, and I’ve seen ‘Reindeer Games’. I felt liberated enough to tell 3.5 that it had never satisfied me sexually; that I was a new woman after watching the Gnome/Tiefling video.
The very foundations of the Paizo community were shaken by the seemingly endless armies of straw men, the legions of ad hominem in soapbox chariots. This message board felt the swell of new members from all over the Internet, like some kind of mercenary troll army bent on the rampant destruction of our home world.
From on high, Lisa Stevens was forced to wield the moderating Sword of Damocles over us for our own good. Joshua Frost actually threw a Triscuit at someone. James Jacobs’ dinosaurs roamed the earth. And I think we all remember the Erik Mona Day Massacre. Nic Logue will live on in our memories. And as a zombie, of course.
There are those that would say the war never ended, that it is waged every day in some small way. That war is but a shadow. An uneasy truce has started to blossom into real peace and everyone is free to choose their game rules in relative harmony. Maturity and dignity have returned to our boards and you have conducted yourselves as adults in recent months.
To the veterans of the War of Edition, I salute you.
You are all poopheads.
Hehe...nice bit of writing, very entertaining. If you don't already you should think of writing, you have a good way with words.
I miss the war.
There was a time on this board when you could guarantee a knee-jerk reaction by simply stating your hatred of 4e or by applauding the death of 3.5. Without seeing the rules of 4th edition, I could safely say that it was the worst thing I had ever seen, and I’ve seen ‘Reindeer Games’. I felt liberated enough to tell 3.5 that it had never satisfied me sexually; that I was a new woman after watching the Gnome/Tiefling video.
The very foundations of the Paizo community were shaken by the seemingly endless armies of straw men, the legions of ad hominem in soapbox chariots. This message board felt the swell of new members from all over the Internet, like some kind of mercenary troll army bent on the rampant destruction of our home world.
From on high, Lisa Stevens was forced to wield the moderating Sword of Damocles over us for our own good. Joshua Frost actually threw a Triscuit at someone. James Jacobs’ dinosaurs roamed the earth. And I think we all remember the Erik Mona Day Massacre. Nic Logue will live on in our memories. And as a zombie, of course.
There are those that would say the war never ended, that it is waged every day in some small way. That war is but a shadow. An uneasy truce has started to blossom into real peace and everyone is free to choose their game rules in relative harmony. Maturity and dignity have returned to our boards and you have conducted yourselves as adults in recent months.
To the veterans of the War of Edition, I salute you.
You are all poopheads.
I feel writing such of this is too wargamey, and inhibits roleplaying.
I completely disagree. YOur post is MADE OF FAIL.
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Ah but the war goes on my friend.
It is not a hot war but a cold one. Fought everyday by the game you choose to play. Fought by every penny you spend, whether it is on some new fangled game or as an old grognard you spend your hard earned cash trying desperately to purchase the remaining books on discount while they are still available. It is a long and desperate struggle that is yet to be finished. The flames of war shall heat up again have no fear. You just need to watch closely and you will see the sparks of vengeance fly high in the night sky. perhaps when the new version of the Hero system comes out.
HERO RULZ ALL!!!1!!ONE
All the above posts smack of blinf fanboism, and a lack of respect for versimilitude, simulationism and Gygaxian naturalism.
Now I shall take my toys and leave.
Gygaxian naturalism is an oxymoron.
Your toys were boring anyway.
*Posts declaring intention to leave once more, citing persecution and victimisation, but cannot resist last parting shot at object of scorn and ire*
*Then heads over to another board to be proclaimed the conquering hero*
Hehe...nice bit of writing, very entertaining. If you don't already you should think of writing, you have a good way with words.
I do write, and you are a man of exquisite taste.
I happened to be on amazon looking at some of the new 4e coming up and I noticed the reviews of the PHB and DMG...
It's good to know that all that idiocy is preserved in amber for our children and our childrens children, thank you internet.
Those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it.
I do write, and you are a man of exquisite taste.
Hehe...nice bit of writing, very entertaining. If you don't already you should think of writing, you have a good way with words.
Does he taste good with butter, or do we need to marinade him first?
The very foundations of the Paizo community were shaken by the seemingly endless armies of straw men, the legions of ad hominem in soapbox chariots.
Dear Sir,
Based on the decision you have made regarding which version of D&D is best, it is my duty to inform you that your avatar is silly and your feet smell. Also...
...
Hrm.
Guess I am just out of practice.
I do write, and you are a man of exquisite taste.
Hehe...nice bit of writing, very entertaining. If you don't already you should think of writing, you have a good way with words.
Really! Have you published? I'd be interested to read a bit of your material.
And I do taste better with Caramel!!! Hehe
...your feet smell.
If all you have to offer this community are personal insults backed up with twisted, anecdotal 'evidence', I think you should move on to another forum that allows such childish antics. We are civilized and, therefore, far superior here.
Does he taste good with butter, or do we need to marinade him first?
I’m thinking BBQ!
The very foundations of the Paizo community were shaken by the seemingly endless armies of straw men, the legions of ad hominem in soapbox chariots.Dear Sir,
Based on the decision you have made regarding which version of D&D is best, it is my duty to inform you that your avatar is silly and your feet smell. Also...
...
Hrm.
Guess I am just out of practice.
My feet might smell, but they are lucky.
I do write, and you are a man of exquisite taste.
Hehe...nice bit of writing, very entertaining. If you don't already you should think of writing, you have a good way with words.Really! Have you published? I'd be interested to read a bit of your material.
And I do taste better with Caramel!!! Hehe
Nothing fun has been published. However, I am working on a sekrit project with a great writer and it will be a glorious victory for comedy when we are finished!
Ah but the war goes on my friend.
It is not a hot war but a cold one. Fought everyday by the game you choose to play. Fought by every penny you spend, whether it is on some new fangled game or as an old grognard you spend your hard earned cash trying desperately to purchase the remaining books on discount while they are still available. It is a long and desperate struggle that is yet to be finished. The flames of war shall heat up again have no fear. You just need to watch closely and you will see the sparks of vengeance fly high in the night sky. perhaps when the new version of the Hero system comes out.
Heh... In that case, does that make my wife and I profiteers because we're trying to come up with stuff for both sides?
I miss the feelings of victimization which gave me such a self-righteous high that I could stomp on baby seals without a qualm.
I do still blame 4E for the death of Dungeon and Dragon (mention not their evil online clones in my presence!) and my coincidental but simultaneous exit from playing D&D (I got married). Ah, good times...
Maybe some commemorative "I managed to outrage X people during the War of Editions!" buttons would be in order?
I miss the comical hypocrisy from both sides. It certainly demonstrated that we humans are anything but rational.
Maybe some commemorative "I managed to outrage X people during the War of Editions!" buttons would be in order?
"Word War I" I'm thinking. Or perhaps II, although I do not recall anywhere near the vitriol from 2e - 3e as from 3e - 4e.
That way we can have a series of buttons. ^_^
Or perhaps a T-shirt, made up pre-stained and wrinkled-looking (gamer stains that is, so food and beverages), "Word War I Veteran" or perhaps "I was mustard-gassed in Word War I and all I got was this lousy t-shirt". That kind of thing...
Fighters still suck!
That myth has already fallen to fact. Yet it continues to be perpetuated by one or two disgruntled players with sketchy evidence and questionable agendas. Why must you continue to carry the banner of absurdity?
"Word War I" I'm thinking. Or perhaps II, although I do not recall anywhere near the vitriol from 2e - 3e as from 3e - 4e.
Maybe becuase less people where on the internet?
in 2000 the US had 51% of its population in the internet.
in 2008 the US had 73% of its population on the internet.
Owner - Johnny Scott Comics and Games
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I hate to say it, but I miss crosswired mind's blind worship of everything 4e - even before the rules were released! Gotta respect the fact that that guy could really stick to his guns. Haven't seen him here in a while, though...Anyone know if he's still lurking somewhere?
I miss the war.
But War...
War never changes.
I miss the war.But War...
War never changes.
Back in the Vault with you!
How 'bout them grognards?
I hate to say it, but I miss crosswired mind's blind worship of everything 4e - even before the rules were released! Gotta respect the fact that that guy could really stick to his guns. Haven't seen him here in a while, though...Anyone know if he's still lurking somewhere?
I don't know if he still lurks, but he is one of the great warriors from that conflict. When the zombie hordes of 5e come for us, I hope he returns to hold the line and makes them feel horrible for doubting 4e playability. The Pathfinder armies will ride forth with easy-to-understand mounted combat rules and sweet banners painted by Wayne Reynolds.
I will summon the Titans of Grognard in our darkest hour to rise up and fight! They wield powers that only the old ways can provide. Those elemental forces brook no master, but are far too important to leave behind.
The dark tide will find us, and I will be there. I shall hold aloft The Complete Book of Elves, shouting into that great night. Rage, rage against the dying of the cheese!
I hate to say it, but I miss crosswired mind's blind worship of everything 4e - even before the rules were released! Gotta respect the fact that that guy could really stick to his guns. Haven't seen him here in a while, though...Anyone know if he's still lurking somewhere?I don't know if he still lurks, but he is one of the great warriors from that conflict. When the zombie hordes of 5e come for us, I hope he returns to hold the line and makes them feel horrible for doubting 4e playability. The Pathfinder armies will ride forth with easy-to-understand mounted combat rules and sweet banners painted by Wayne Reynolds.
I will summon the Titans of Grognard in our darkest hour to rise up and fight! They wield powers that only the old ways can provide. Those elemental forces brook no master, but are far too important to leave behind.
The dark tide will find us, and I will be there. I shall hold aloft The Complete Book of Elves, shouting into that great night. Rage, rage against the dying of the cheese!
I'm sorry to say that 'tickled privates first class' CWM succumbed to brain fever and was buried in his own rucksack, out behind the camp latrine. Known as the 'rhetorical juggernaut' by his 4e luvin' squadron, he charged into one final conversation he just couldn't finish, because he drank diseasy water from a *flask and his head exploded with bluish pus. War is hell... and one hell of a clean-up.
*Why does OSHA dispose of medical waste in containers identical to the ones soldiers drink from? It's a recipe for lethal confusion, I tell ya.
When the zombie hordes of 5e come for us...
I already spent thousands on Pathfinder. I am not spending yet more on 5e.
And why did they have to rape Eberron with the Dragon plague?
When the zombie hordes of 5e come for us...I already spent thousands on Pathfinder. I am not spending yet more on 5e.
Pathfinder is 5e, so we're safe.
Pathfinder is 5e, so we're safe.
How do you figure?
Pathfinder is 5e, so we're safe.How do you figure?
Random speculation ... zombie hordes threatening to devour what remains of my brain ... baseless factoidism ... zombie hordes threatening to devour what remains of my brain ... poodle zombie cultists ... unformed guesswork ... warwoofisms ... ill-thought logical arguementativism ... skeletonized kitty cultists ...
The usual.
O.k. Just making sure there was not something more substantial to your argument beyond 'na uh'.
O.k. Just making sure there was not something more substantial to your argument beyond 'na uh'.
I'm perfectly content to call it 5e ^_^
That just does not make sense to me considering its stated goal is to remain backwards compatible with 3.5. It makes more sense to me to call it 3.75 or 3.P.
5e will have more in common with 4e.
Call it SDAD&D (Super Duper Advanced Dungeons and Dragons) for all I care.
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That just does not make sense to me considering its stated goal is to remain backwards compatible with 3.5. It makes more sense to me to call it 3.75 or 3.P.
5e will have more in common with 4e.
Call it SDAD&D (Super Duper Advanced Dungeons and Dragons) for all I care.
5e will come about from a revolution in game design. No longer will we be burdened by the tyranny of small plastic chokables to give us our random modifiers! No!
We shall be freed by the shuffling and drawing of random cards with various "suites" of armor protected by the Royal Families of the four corners with their combat hardened aces!
The day of 2 through 11 have begun. Mark this day as the first day of the year ZERO!
I got all excited when you said ‘revolution’, but you will never have a true revolution as long as you cling to antiquated concepts like classes.
Down with 5e!
LOL ^_^
OMG 5e is just blatantly ripping off WoW2. Its SOOOOOOOO computer gamey.
Well, that is what the cool-aid gang wants these days. Honestly, you can not expect to maintain their attention for longer than 5 minutes unless you are flashing carnage or sexuality at them. Do you expect them to expend the effort to actually delve into their character's psyche or to try and unravel three week's worth of nefariously twisted plot?
Fraking button mashers.
Well, that is what the cool-aid gang wants these days. Honestly, you can not expect to maintain their attention for longer than 5 minutes unless you are flashing carnage or sexuality at them. Do you expect them to expend the effort to actually delve into their character's psyche or to try and unravel three week's worth of nefariously twisted plot?
Fraking button mashers.
I remember back in the old days the carnage was black and white and the only sexuality we had was a chainmail bikini.
So what are you saying? That you are still a button masher?
So what are you saying? That you are still a button masher?
I dont just mash them, I crit them on a 14+