Quote from: THE_Leopold on May 26, 2022, 03:54:44 PM

No leave it running just change the background to the american flag. You don't want this nonsense to spread to the rest of the 'net ala Tumblr.

Actually change the background to an American flag, purge all of the banned users and half created users and the bots, then ban the current moderators and admins and remove anything that is not rpg related and make it an actual rpg site again.

Quote from: GhostNinja on May 26, 2022, 03:58:53 PM

Quote from: THE_Leopold on May 26, 2022, 03:54:44 PM

No leave it running just change the background to the american flag. You don't want this nonsense to spread to the rest of the 'net ala Tumblr.

Actually change the background to an American flag, purge all of the banned users and half created users and the bots, then ban the current moderators and admins and remove anything that is not rpg related and make it an actual rpg site again.

That breaks containment.  One does not want to cross pollenate their rose garden with left over blue hair dye bottles, boxes of wine, and cat litter bags.

The quivering outrage on TBP is predictable and sad.  What's also funny is the feeble attempt to claim the term Anglo-Saxon is "outdated & racist," condemned by academics, which they support by citing Smithsonian magazine, which is not, in fact, a legitimate academic publication, but rather something intended for the general public. 

First off, Greg himself is an academic, with training in history.  I'm pretty sure he knows what the term denotes and it's pretty clear to me what historical and mythical traditions he is drawing upon, not unlike one Professor Tolkien.  Second, many academics live for claiming pretty much everything is racist or hegemonic in some way and since the academic community skews overwhelmingly to the far left, I'd hardly take finding a single article in a fringe academic journal a definitive statement on the subject.

Quote from: Gegilles on May 26, 2022, 11:27:27 AM
Yes it's me

If I want politics, I'll watch the news.

Get that shite the heck out of my dungeon crawling lol

I put the celebration of the game, its history, and my respect for Gygax first.

I made the comment because there's a group that seems to...expect it now. So...don't expect it lol

Not in my games.

I know my core supporters. They aren't tourists. They are the core of the hobby.

I'm not going to disappoint that group.

That's how I feel about it, in all honesty.

I will gladly support, with cash (or credit card) creators like this.

I liked the other three books in the series, I'll pick up this one as well.

Quote from: Persimmon on May 26, 2022, 05:19:53 PM
The quivering outrage on TBP is predictable and sad.  What's also funny is the feeble attempt to claim the term Anglo-Saxon is "outdated & racist," condemned by academics, which they support by citing Smithsonian magazine, which is not, in fact, a legitimate academic publication, but rather something intended for the general public. 

First off, Greg himself is an academic, with training in history.  I'm pretty sure he knows what the term denotes and it's pretty clear to me what historical and mythical traditions he is drawing upon, not unlike one Professor Tolkien.  Second, many academics live for claiming pretty much everything is racist or hegemonic in some way and since the academic community skews overwhelmingly to the far left, I'd hardly take finding a single article in a fringe academic journal a definitive statement on the subject.

Greetings!

Entirely agree, Persimmon! Yeah, I have been trained as a Historian as well. When I read that, I was thinking "WTF? Since when? Who the fuck are these clowns that believe this?"

I also agree--even more so in recent times--there are always fringe academics espousing some nonsense theory or perspective. Sadly, however, the nuts have overthrown the table, and "academia" is more and more being turned into just another ideology-driven cesspool that has been largely reduced to being a laughingstock for many.

Anglo-Saxon is an absolutely legitimate field of study and expertise--with sub-branches in Anglo-Saxon History, Anglo-Saxon Literature, Anglo-Saxon Languages, and I think Anglo-Saxon Mythology. Tolkien, of course, being a world-renowned and celebrated expert in Anglo-Saxon knowledge.

Gaahhhh! These people infuriate me, Persimmon!

I read that whole thread. My brain has melted. The absolute trashing of history, the historical revisionism, the deep, academic ignorance and brainwashing of these people is simply jaw-droppingly stunning.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

I own a few of his products and I missed backing this one, so I just emailed him to see if I could take one of spots that canceled on him

Quote from: SHARK on May 26, 2022, 06:16:33 PM

Quote from: Persimmon on May 26, 2022, 05:19:53 PM
The quivering outrage on TBP is predictable and sad.  What's also funny is the feeble attempt to claim the term Anglo-Saxon is "outdated & racist," condemned by academics, which they support by citing Smithsonian magazine, which is not, in fact, a legitimate academic publication, but rather something intended for the general public. 

First off, Greg himself is an academic, with training in history.  I'm pretty sure he knows what the term denotes and it's pretty clear to me what historical and mythical traditions he is drawing upon, not unlike one Professor Tolkien.  Second, many academics live for claiming pretty much everything is racist or hegemonic in some way and since the academic community skews overwhelmingly to the far left, I'd hardly take finding a single article in a fringe academic journal a definitive statement on the subject.

Greetings!

Entirely agree, Persimmon! Yeah, I have been trained as a Historian as well. When I read that, I was thinking "WTF? Since when? Who the fuck are these clowns that believe this?"

I also agree--even more so in recent times--there are always fringe academics espousing some nonsense theory or perspective. Sadly, however, the nuts have overthrown the table, and "academia" is more and more being turned into just another ideology-driven cesspool that has been largely reduced to being a laughingstock for many.

Anglo-Saxon is an absolutely legitimate field of study and expertise--with sub-branches in Anglo-Saxon History, Anglo-Saxon Literature, Anglo-Saxon Languages, and I think Anglo-Saxon Mythology. Tolkien, of course, being a world-renowned and celebrated expert in Anglo-Saxon knowledge.

Gaahhhh! These people infuriate me, Persimmon!

I read that whole thread. My brain has melted. The absolute trashing of history, the historical revisionism, the deep, academic ignorance and brainwashing of these people is simply jaw-droppingly stunning.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

If you want solid, non-woke, evidence based academic military history, I invite you to read my books, all of which can be found on Amazon. 

Here's a recent one: https://www.amazon.com/Trail-Yellow-Tiger-Dislocation-Transition/dp/0803249950/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LRUG3EK40XA9&keywords=on+the+trail+of+the+yellow+tiger&qid=1653608569&s=books&sprefix=on+the+trail+of+the+yellow+tiger%2Cstripbooks%2C492&sr=1-1

  I took a look at the thread over on TBP about this....and wow.  It seems there are two political leanings a person can have, either very progressive, or alt right nazi adjacent if not a nazi.  Those people have lost their minds.  I wish I could just get some of them to go outside, get some exercise, lift some weights, something to get them to feel a little better about themselves.

Quote from: oggsmash on May 26, 2022, 11:00:19 PM
  I took a look at the thread over on TBP about this....and wow.  It seems there are two political leanings a person can have, either very progressive, or alt right nazi adjacent if not a nazi.  Those people have lost their minds.  I wish I could just get some of them to go outside, get some exercise, lift some weights, something to get them to feel a little better about themselves.

I saw that too... LOL Yeah, a completely 'binary' way of thinking it's really quite bizarre and sad.

I think the only weights they will be lifting are supersized pizzas and furry suits. But hey, I don't judge...

However, I do know for a fact, that there were hundreds and hundreds of Notses about to join that game jam, but now after seeing that they are not welcome, they've all had to trundle away with jackboots in hand.

Well he's earned my coin.

I'm trying to wrap my head around how in the hell anybody would think "Anglo-Saxon" is somehow racist.

Quote from: Gegilles on May 26, 2022, 11:27:27 AM
Yes it's me

If I want politics, I'll watch the news.

Get that shite the heck out of my dungeon crawling lol

I put the celebration of the game, its history, and my respect for Gygax first.

I made the comment because there's a group that seems to...expect it now. So...don't expect it lol

Not in my games.

I know my core supporters. They aren't tourists. They are the core of the hobby.

I'm not going to disappoint that group.

That's how I feel about it, in all honesty.

Good to hear it Greg. Your adventures are being played by three generations in my house hold and we couldn't be happier with your products.

We are very much looking forward to delving into Dwarrowdeep!

As someone whose ancestors were bullied by the English (descendants of the original Anglo-Saxons), and who had run-ins with snobbish idiots who happened to be white... you have my full support Greg. Wishing you the best in your project and I can't wait to pick up and run Dwarrowdeep when it's out.

Quote from: GhostNinja on May 25, 2022, 10:18:12 AM

Didn't someone on here ask the question about what would happen if you created an RPG and called in "Non Woke"?   

Guess we know what happens.  Snowflakes will get offended

We already knew that would happen because that is what always happens. Every time anyone bucks the woke agenda they get slapped with Natzi and whatever.

And even if you do not. They will eventually hallucinate some offense and do it anyhow.