I am apparently famous in HackMasterVille or something. The reason for all the recent comments to 'Awesome Up' is a four page thread at the KenzerCo boards entitled How NOT to run a game. You could alternately title that thread "Boy, Jeff Sure Sucks". It's a little weird getting harshed on by HackMaster people, as I totally think of HM players as My Kind of People.
Edit to add: Please don't follow that link with the intention of leaping to my defense! Everything is copacetic. And by posting this entry I'm *not* trying to start a board invasion or anything stupid like that.
Mince Pie Fest 2024: Waitrose No 1
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"To be loved is to be fortunate, but to be hated is to achieve distinction."
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot of frothing and teeth-gnashing but I don't think anyone truly meant anything personal by any of it.
I'm glad you found the thread and were able to provide your personal comments and insight.
I think that post was great and as I posted on Treasure Tables, that's how I try to roll when I GM.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I'm not even heading to look at the HM boards, just wanted to let you know that not all the people you reached were anti-fun. ;)
From part of that thread over on the HM boards:
ReplyDelete"Most of it is very... subjective."
Holy shit! Someone posting something subjective! In their own blog!
The amount of objective GMing advice I can offer is very small.
ReplyDelete*Don't eat the dice.
*Don't set the players on fire.
*Always wear a condom.
That's about it.