It's because modern RPGs - not all of them, but a lot of them - implement a lot of mechanics that old school players hate, including (but not limited to): Regenerating health - probably the biggest s… (View Post)

*sigh* People, can we not descend into the usual "rabidly defend our beloved game from the troll (thereby giving him/her the exact level of attention that he/she desires)" faction? Oh wait,… (View Post)

It depends on the cleric...remember that "cleric" is a generic title covering many types of people devoted to religion. Some might be peaceful non-violent robe wearing healer types, but oth… (View Post)

I would say that the definition of a gamer is one who actively seeks to game as a hobby in and of itself, rather than just a convenient way to pass time while waiting for something else. By which I m… (View Post)

Is it, though? To me, it's nothing more than a measure of how much somebody puts into a hobby. To me, the difference between a hardcore gamer and a casual gamer is similar to that between a football … (View Post)