concobar wrote:
And here I thought this thread was about why we love or hate eberron? I stated the multiple reasons I do not like eberron and was called out on my usage of robot when describing warforged, a usage that fits the classic definition. I have read eberron and I completely feel it is the worst jumble of non-sense ever written. see, unlike you post mine actually has something to do with the topic of the thread.
Yes and I use Greyhawk.
I find that C&C has sped up every aspect of gameplay and especially combat to the point that the story once again takes front seat to the rules.. and I like that. I can see where people who desire less cumbersome rules playing any campaign would prefer C&C for its ease of play and fast pace but trying to pretend eberron invented fast paced pulp action for the D&D game is not only untrue it is a corporate contrivance. Remember there was a conan setting for AD&D and conan is classified as pulp.
As for the whole "pulp" thing I admit I dont get it.. Conan is considered pulp but I have always felt it was heroic fantasy. I looked up "pulp" online and read that it had to do with the low quality paper that early fantasy/adventure stories were written on and not so much the actual content of the novel.
Seems funny to justify eberron by pointing to a module about one spaceship crashed on an isolated mountain top. I suppose we should have talking humpty dumptys and what not running about our fantasy worlds as well as there was a module with them in it.
Dangerdwarf If you must post responses to me try to be original. Being a yesman is kinda sad.
And to all, sorry if you have become offended by my hate posts concerning eberron in the "eberron love it or hate it" thread. I am sure that seeing people post that they hate a setting in a thread devoted to why you love or hate a setting was traumatic. my bad.
The point is, irregardless of whether we are posting positive or negative, no one around here is rude. You are being rude.
So if saying things without calling people names is beyond your abilities then don't post.
We like to be able to think of each other as friends around here. Rude and confrontational posts are not friendly.
Your opinion isfine, its when you start arguing with people, in a rude and confrontational manner, because their opinion is different than yours is when you go wrong.
So all we are simply saying is knock off the name calling and the "my opinion is the only correct opinion" attitude your coming across with then we will all get along fine.
If being friendly is something your not willing to do then your not welcome at these boards. Simple as that. Being friendly equals being a welcome board member. Being rude and confrontational equals being an unwanted board member.
So police yourself and be friendly, or do us all a favor and take your hostile tones to other boards.
We are not here to bash you, and we don't want this board to become like so many other boards that become hostile because you don't have "the right opinion". If you hang out at the WOTC boards, or RPGnet, or ENWorld, et al, I am sure you have seen the kind of hostility I am talking about.
There are a number of us who have played 3E. I am one of them. There are things I like about 3E. There are a lot of things I don't like about 3E. Which is why I am here. C&C gives me the type of game I like to play. 3E doesn't.
But we don't bash or hate 3E on this board. ITs another way of playing the game we all love.
Same thing with Eberron. Some like it, some hate it, some of us (like me) could care less about Eberron either way.
Simple as that. No reason to get bent out of shape about it, or what is or is not a robot.
Both "sides" have made good points about what is and isn't a robot, etc... It was a good exchange, with the exception of taking it "personal". Take out the "personal" parts and it is an excellent exchange of opinion and facts.
There is one thing to remember about opinons. They are not identical for everyone. So we accept that and go on instead of getting bent out of shape.
Hopefully your capable of doing that to and being a welcome board member. Hopefully everyone who got personal can make their aplogies, put it behind them, and go forward as friendly and accepting board members.
That is what we want around here, and have succeeded at maintaining for over a year now.
Some may interpret that as "old school" attitude, but if they do they are missing the point. We are all welcome to our own opinions/tastes/preferences, just don't expect everyone else to like them, and simply accept that.
Lets share our opinions and ideas, but not our hostile natures.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
