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by Groovy . September 12th, 2007

Preface: this is me ranting, and I hope you enjoy.

From my perspective, the roleplaying hobby is screwing itself in the bung, and has been for some time now. Gamer geeks who should be united in their dorkiness and proud that they share such a great hobby with millions of diverse types of folks are instead at each others’ throats. Insults are fying, flames abound, and at the core of it all is a conflict which I doubt will ever subside: Indie Games vs Traditional Games - aka the “My Game Is Better Than Your Game” War. If you weren’t privy to this subject matter, allow me to break it down in simple synopsis.

    • Groovy: Lev, Well, there is kinda one they came up with already, but it’s mostly a joke.
    • Lev Lafayette: Ahh, the “war against swine”. Whatever happened to that miserable failure? If one is...
    • Groovy: “…I think that the problem is mostly one of perception shared by a minority on both sides.”...
    • Groovy: Jake, I believe you’re probably right on that last part. My perspective is that of someone who dabbles...
    • Jake Richmond: I’m starting to argue just because I like arguing. I think our difference in opinion is a matter...