This popped up in my RSS feed and I found it a good read
For some time now I’ve felt that D&D-like d20 mechanics is cursed to have the problem of inflation. But it was refreshing to see someone else point it out too
This popped up in my RSS feed and I found it a good read
For some time now I’ve felt that D&D-like d20 mechanics is cursed to have the problem of inflation. But it was refreshing to see someone else point it out too
It makes a *little* more sense in the context of video games, where some people’s idea of “fun” is turning their brains off and mashing buttons.
In the context of TTRPGs, though, not only does the medium itself demand too much effort for “turning your brain off” to be viable, and not only is an easier alternative right at hand, but there’s a whole other vista TTRPGs offer that video games don’t that is being forgotten.
Pteryx the Puzzle Secretary There are games specifically designed for that, though. Though, I guess I do love a good Doom II run with cheat codes enabled, so I shouldn’t be throwing too many stones in that direction.