Quote from: Jam The MF on November 02, 2022, 09:22:09 PM
I believe that universal absolute truth exists, but I can't find it in my D&D books; and I don't expect it to be there either.  A monotheistic RPG can be played.  Neither TSR, nor WOTC D&D have published such a game.  RPG Pundit has published a monotheistic RPG option.  Just sayin'.....

chad pundit

Quote from: Jam The MF on November 02, 2022, 09:22:09 PM
I believe that universal absolute truth exists, but I can't find it in my D&D books; and I don't expect it to be there either.  A monotheistic RPG can be played.  Neither TSR, nor WOTC D&D have published such a game.  RPG Pundit has published a monotheistic RPG option.  Just sayin'.....

Actually... TSR put out no less than three monothesic settings. Two D&D historical seting books and Masque of the Red Death set on Gothic Earth.

Quote from: Omega on November 03, 2022, 09:54:31 PM

Quote from: Jam The MF on November 02, 2022, 09:22:09 PM
I believe that universal absolute truth exists, but I can't find it in my D&D books; and I don't expect it to be there either.  A monotheistic RPG can be played.  Neither TSR, nor WOTC D&D have published such a game.  RPG Pundit has published a monotheistic RPG option.  Just sayin'.....

Actually... TSR put out no less than three monothesic settings. Two D&D historical seting books and Masque of the Red Death set on Gothic Earth.

   Three of the HR books would count as Christian: Charlemagne's Paladins, A Mighty Fortress, and The Crusades. Masque of the Red Death is arguably more agnostic, as unlike the HR books, it divorces clerical spells from the priest class and makes them the domain of mystics and spiritualists.

   Three of TSR's settings, I believe, can be 'drifted' in monotheistic directions. The Forgotten Realms have Lord Ao, Dragonlance has the HighGod, and Planescape makes reference to rumors of a radiant being to whom even the 'overgods' report. Granted, FR's Ao, from what I recall of the Avatar Trilogy, wasn't a very positive portrayal. Dragonlance's HighGod has had varying interpretations.

JoetheLawyer gets it in this video.

Dungeon Craft thinks D&D is in trouble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3oOTDvsBxc

Quote from: S'mon on November 04, 2022, 07:53:23 AM
Dungeon Craft thinks D&D is in trouble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3oOTDvsBxc

Professor DM makes great content. But he also doesn't know how to read financial statements.

Quote from: jeff37923 on November 04, 2022, 12:07:45 AM
JoetheLawyer gets it in this video.

Agreed. Too bad common sense.....doesn't make sense to the sjdubs

Quote from: jeff37923 on November 04, 2022, 12:07:45 AM
JoetheLawyer gets it in this video.

Greetings!

Great video, Jeff!

I have heard Joe the Lawyer before. He's a great guy, and he is also spot on here with his ideas and philosophy. I agree entirely.

I run my own game world of Thandor in much the same way. Lots of terrible, monstrous races, that are irredeemable. There's no moral squirming or debate. On occasion, for example, with Orcs, if there is an Orc that is not evil or otherwise conforming to the cultural Orc standards--they are brutally killed and eaten. The Orcs don't need to be tolerant. They aren't interested in other creature's feelings. They don't care that you disagree. Those that are weaker than the Orcs get crushed. The weak are enslaved and plundered, or otherwise killed and eaten.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Quote from: S'mon on November 04, 2022, 07:53:23 AM
Dungeon Craft thinks D&D is in trouble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3oOTDvsBxc

Very interesting video - he seems to know what he's talking about.  If I were to hazard a guess I'd say that inflation has had the biggest impact on the 3Q22 results.  I've always had the impression that the bulk of D&D's market is towards the lower end of the income spectrum, and the discretionary spending of those folks is getting hit hard right now by economic conditions.

As said earlier. The other likely reason for any dip in sales is the announcement of ONED&D. You always see a dive in sales as people have less incentive to purchase for a game that is about to be DOA.

Combine that with less than stellar product driven more by SJW agendas and people are likely starting to back off a little or alot depending on what they got and how they feel about it.

Thanks for the shoutout Shark!!

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Greetings!

Great video, Jeff!

I have heard Joe the Lawyer before. He's a great guy, and he is also spot on here with his ideas and philosophy. I agree entirely.

I run my own game world of Thandor in much the same way. Lots of terrible, monstrous races, that are irredeemable. There's no moral squirming or debate. On occasion, for example, with Orcs, if there is an Orc that is not evil or otherwise conforming to the cultural Orc standards--they are brutally killed and eaten. The Orcs don't need to be tolerant. They aren't interested in other creature's feelings. They don't care that you disagree. Those that are weaker than the Orcs get crushed. The weak are enslaved and plundered, or otherwise killed and eaten.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
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Quote from: Joethelawyer on November 20, 2022, 11:32:14 PM
Thanks for the shoutout Shark!!

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Greetings!

Great video, Jeff!

I have heard Joe the Lawyer before. He's a great guy, and he is also spot on here with his ideas and philosophy. I agree entirely.

I run my own game world of Thandor in much the same way. Lots of terrible, monstrous races, that are irredeemable. There's no moral squirming or debate. On occasion, for example, with Orcs, if there is an Orc that is not evil or otherwise conforming to the cultural Orc standards--they are brutally killed and eaten. The Orcs don't need to be tolerant. They aren't interested in other creature's feelings. They don't care that you disagree. Those that are weaker than the Orcs get crushed. The weak are enslaved and plundered, or otherwise killed and eaten.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

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Greetings!

*Laughing* Hey there, Joe The Lawyer! Good to see you! Yes, you are very welcome! I have heard your podcasts on Anchor before, besides knowing you from EN World. So good to see you going strong!

"EN World Refugee"? *Laughing* Interesting! You too, heh? Geez. EN World has banned or inspired so many excellent members to leave that place. Once upon a time, EN World was a fantastic, fun, vibrant web site.

Before the Leftists fully took control. So sad.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving Day together!

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Quote from: SHARK on November 21, 2022, 01:06:07 AM

"EN World Refugee"? *Laughing* Interesting! You too, heh? Geez. EN World has banned or inspired so many excellent members to leave that place. Once upon a time, EN World was a fantastic, fun, vibrant web site.

Before the Leftists fully took control. So sad.

Now if we could just persuade Elon Musk to buy ENWorld....  I wonder if he plays D&D?

In most of my games it's the player characters that are irredeemable.

Quote from: jeff37923 on November 04, 2022, 12:07:45 AM
JoetheLawyer gets it in this video.

Thanks man!