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The real difference

Started by Settembrini, September 03, 2006, 10:39:43 AM

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Settembrini

September 03, 2006, 10:39:43 AM
For me, there is a real divide in tastes in the expanded hobby. It's more fundamental than many other stuff. It's  like the questions every man and women faces in his life:

Do you like:
The Beatles, or the Stones?
Star Trek or 2001?
Diet Coke or Classic?
Stackpole or Heinlein?


But in the gaming context, it can all be brought down to:

Pirates of the Carribbean, or Master and Commander?

I will chose Master & Commander everytime, and don't like to be bothered with the Pirates of the Caribbean mindset.
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Zachary The First

#1
September 03, 2006, 10:41:51 AM
I liked both. :confused:

(Not the Stones or 2001, though.  Crap-ola).
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Settembrini

#2
September 03, 2006, 10:49:24 AM
To be more precise:
Do you want your gaming to be like Master & Commander or like Pirates of the Carribbean?
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luke

#3
September 03, 2006, 11:02:41 AM
Master and Commander, 2001, Heinlein and I don't drink that swill.

But like music, there are enough different RPGs to encompass everyone's taste.

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#4
September 03, 2006, 11:03:40 AM
Pirates of the Carribean, beeyotch!
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Settembrini

#5
September 03, 2006, 11:10:39 AM
QuoteBut like music, there are enough different RPGs to encompass everyone's taste.

That much is assured.
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Caesar Slaad

#6
September 03, 2006, 11:42:23 AM
Quote from: SettembriniPirates of the Carribbean, or Master and Commander?

I will chose Master & Commander everytime, and don't like to be bothered with the Pirates of the Caribbean mindset.

I thought Master & Commander was a snooze fest.

Er, what precisely was the gaming allegory you were trying to attach to this, though? I'd be interested to know if you are suggesting that those who prefer PotC would also prefer a certain sort of game, to determine if you are right WRT where I actually stand.
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Settembrini

#7
September 03, 2006, 11:55:18 AM
It was a not-all-too-earnest atttempt to home in unto something I#ve experienced a lot of times:

Some people want "cinematic" action and drama (wherein coolness of ideas and pacing rule supreme), and some people want "realistic" action and drama (wherein reasoning and effort are the paradigm for success).
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laffingboy

#8
September 03, 2006, 01:06:34 PM
Well, put me down for one Pirates of the Carribean, to go.

Unfortunately for me, everybody else in my group already has plates heaped high with Master and Commander. Which is still pretty good, just different.
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Reimdall

#9
September 03, 2006, 01:21:54 PM
Pirates of the Carribean, as the foundation, which softens 'em up for moments of Master and Commander or even Mutiny on the Bounty when it counts.
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September 03, 2006, 01:24:05 PM
Quote from: ReimdallPirates of the Carribean, as the foundation, which softens 'em up for moments of Master and Commander or even Mutiny on the Bounty when it counts.
I see--work the body a bit before going for the uppercut. :)
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Balbinus

#11
September 03, 2006, 01:39:36 PM
All right thinking people will answer Master and Commander.

Anyone saying anything to the contrary is clearly wrong, and indeed a heretic, and should be tied to a cannon ball and dropped overboard.

Reimdall

#12
September 03, 2006, 01:52:58 PM
Quote from: BalbinusAll right thinking people will answer Master and Commander.

Anyone saying anything to the contrary is clearly wrong, and indeed a heretic, and should be tied to a cannon ball and dropped overboard.

Up, up with heresy!  Being dropped overboard don't matter when you're a quipping, drunk, undead pirate that isn't forced to wear stripes or a ponytail.

Although we're taking Stephen Maturin with us.
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#13
September 03, 2006, 01:59:07 PM
Master and Commander, obviously.

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September 03, 2006, 02:44:00 PM
Most assuredly Master and Commander.
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