tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post608291394675130315..comments2024-03-28T21:06:06.580-05:00Comments on Dreams of Mythic Fantasy: OSR HeresyJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192212467523179768noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-20514354722024742302019-03-13T20:13:53.038-05:002019-03-13T20:13:53.038-05:00I loved combat. These days I run GURPS DF and it a...I loved combat. These days I run GURPS DF and it always has the potential to be highly lethal, and I was pleasantly surprised on two occasions when my players brokered peace instead of slaughter.Gwythainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184355400691527355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-59255825475785146282019-03-09T23:25:23.954-06:002019-03-09T23:25:23.954-06:00So, when are going to start that blog?So, when are going to start that blog?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192212467523179768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-56832684607742708692019-03-09T17:39:45.204-06:002019-03-09T17:39:45.204-06:00I agree with you. If combat is the "failed st...I agree with you. If combat is the "failed state" of OSR play why are the vast bulk of the rules combat related? JDsivrajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674833512849495283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-54730287272755866342019-03-08T16:35:52.208-06:002019-03-08T16:35:52.208-06:00In my couple years of playing dungeons and dragons...In my couple years of playing dungeons and dragons, I have never once failed to enjoy a combat sequence. Combat shouldn't be a failed state, instead it should be used to spice up the adventure while adding atmosphere.<br />Briscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532941951559602002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-50196470196744847642019-03-05T05:23:02.979-06:002019-03-05T05:23:02.979-06:00I think you are suffering from selection bias. In ...I think you are suffering from selection bias. In D&D combat is not very lethal once you get past the first few levels compared to say Runequest and the rules don't give you a rich palette of alternatives like say GURPS so combat always looks like a good option. Some people like combat some people prefer other approaches where those options are supported by the rules set.Steveghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061412994661583425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-9244727924885422212019-03-04T12:57:15.141-06:002019-03-04T12:57:15.141-06:00I love combat. My players love combat.
It's j...I love combat. My players love combat.<br /><br />It's just that we all have to remember that combat can be unpredictable; untimely deaths are on the table for both sides.Ynas Midgardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972628887096890642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-29051415558383722012019-03-04T12:41:32.833-06:002019-03-04T12:41:32.833-06:00For a great example of an RPG with combat as a fai...For a great example of an RPG with combat as a fail state, look at Unknown Armies. When guns come out it's possible for a player character to get one-shotted in the first round of combat. <br /><br />Of course, this is the same game system that starts the chapter on combat with a section titled "Six Ways to Avoid a Fight", so you can't say the players weren't warned. <br /><br />On the other hand, I haven't yet met a D&D or Pathfinder player who doesn't love combat. Erin Palettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984632637166408245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-55289884465091918992019-03-03T12:35:00.753-06:002019-03-03T12:35:00.753-06:00This is why I play so many Fighters. This is why I play so many Fighters. Andrew Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771605696209124581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-65249424185333453172019-03-03T07:26:47.118-06:002019-03-03T07:26:47.118-06:00Yes, this. Combat is great, and it's one of if...Yes, this. Combat is great, and it's one of if not the main fun part besides checking to see if you leveled up. I'm all for being clever and sneaky and all of that, but combat is a big part of the enjoyment during the game and the stories after the fact.Peter Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-76559798209675814432019-03-03T04:33:56.474-06:002019-03-03T04:33:56.474-06:00Right on. Somehow, some people have taken "Pi...Right on. Somehow, some people have taken "Pick your fights, don't waste your resources, and when things gets bad, run" and turned it into a more hardcore than thou attitude. Combat is an integral part of the game - although, certainly, it is <i>not</i> a pure, balanced tactical combat game (which is what the attitude you describe is probably reacting to).Melanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165894144553629675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-50675422047059101002019-03-02T20:31:21.773-06:002019-03-02T20:31:21.773-06:00That's right!That's right!EOTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514955150414369244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-70280033582922804622019-03-02T19:33:18.494-06:002019-03-02T19:33:18.494-06:00Absolutely! Although there certainly are times whe...Absolutely! Although there certainly are times when it's best to AVOID combat cause you're gonna get dead real quick, I don't know any gamers who want to sidestep combat all the time. It's exciting!Steve Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311427689137574150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-4853926183616811362019-03-02T18:59:47.629-06:002019-03-02T18:59:47.629-06:00I know, right? I know, right? Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192212467523179768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2978232334912384498.post-88290226303097640322019-03-02T18:28:47.119-06:002019-03-02T18:28:47.119-06:00I agree. I know there a some RPGs out there where ...I agree. I know there a some RPGs out there where combat is a fail. And that works for the system, but combat is a ton of fun. I get to roll all the 1s I want and complain about it with a smile afterwards. Gothridge Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371740532802642972noreply@blogger.com