There was often some basis in fiction and mythology for the decisions made; but it was mostly a game balance thing. Most PNP games I've played modify or delete those restrictions, which is completely… (View Post)

Well gee, not to debate.... But I feel exactly the opposite. I find all that choice boring, there is little motivation to play off the wall characters. And people tend to remember that paladin they p… (View Post)

To me, 1E and 2E are exactly the D&D I know and love. Later incarnations seem all wrong. I still run (modified) 2E games and consider rolling one's scores to be hugely important. Maybe you wanted… (View Post)

I remember Zork! That was back when we'd have a half dozen guys crowded around the computer together, shouting directions at the guy with the keyboard.... Does that count as a multi-player game? (View Post)

Hmmmm, I seem to be a part of this now... Is @Heindrich‌ still around? (View Post)