tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post2026346287590678798..comments2024-03-15T08:58:04.112-04:00Comments on Bat in the Attic: Those who do and the Old School RenaissanceRobert Conleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-71947100687099350602009-08-07T01:16:08.420-04:002009-08-07T01:16:08.420-04:00For what it's worth, Rob, I didn't think t...For what it's worth, Rob, I didn't think that you were criticizing James or Jeff, or commentators in general. I simply wanted to point out that they were also 'Do-ers'.Akrasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734103159691571156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-80236650818943285362009-08-06T00:31:12.779-04:002009-08-06T00:31:12.779-04:00I apologize if I left the impression that James Ma...I apologize if I left the impression that James Mal and Jeff don't DO. Their contributions are substantial. <br /><br />But the paragraph I mention them was about me saying I am NOT criticizing people who talk about the OSR. I wanted to stress this point because I think it OK to talk. It just not as important to the wider community as actually making stuff. <br /><br />It seems that it didn't do the job. But as James Mal pointed out several times on his blog sometimes there is no way of writing something to avoid all misinterpretations or criticism.Robert Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-29747107172627989782009-08-05T18:00:10.077-04:002009-08-05T18:00:10.077-04:00Excellent point, Rob.
However, I agree with Ric...Excellent point, Rob. <br /><br />However, I agree with Rich that James Maliszewski and Jeff Rients are both 'DO-ers' as well. James has contributed a fair amount to both <i>Fight On!</i> and <i>Knockspell</i>. Jeff has contributed many fine things to <i>Fight On!</i>, and regularly posts useful ideas on his blog. Plus there is Jeff's excellent <i>Cinder Miscellanea</i>.<br /><br />It was my own self-loathing at being a mere 'commentator' that prompted me to finally submit my house rules and other ideas to <i>Knockspell</i> and <i>Fight On!</i>Akrasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734103159691571156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-87259600469477358362009-08-05T12:59:26.935-04:002009-08-05T12:59:26.935-04:00While I'm not an old schooler by any means, I ...While I'm not an old schooler by any means, I think that doing bit very true for every system.Joe G Kushnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454826299896049587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-80196845850703494742009-08-05T12:13:51.393-04:002009-08-05T12:13:51.393-04:00I'd also support your comment that James Malis...I'd also support your comment that James Maliszewski(through his contributions to FightOn? and the adventure he is working on) and Jeff Rients(through his crazy old-school random tables) are both DO'ers also.<br /><br />I'd also say that your position is one I could apply positively to many areas of my life (actions vs. words) currently lost in thought.<br /><br />RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259868994112526101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-37548295042168330822009-08-04T13:55:19.842-04:002009-08-04T13:55:19.842-04:00The only argument I might make is that some who &q...The only argument I might make is that some who "just talk" are doing, in terms of research and creating intellectual framework to help both those who DO and those of us who consume to understand the products of those who DO.<br /><br />I'd also say I can could those on three fingers tops: James M. certainly (and his influence reflects that) and maybe one or two others.<br /><br />However, in broad terms, damn right. It also explains why those who bitch about T$R and 2nd Edition can't explain all those 2nd Ed games still in progress.Pulp Herbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486803457210325703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-38206011190871814962009-08-04T09:40:18.677-04:002009-08-04T09:40:18.677-04:00+1+1Timeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-41284827005492732562009-08-04T07:30:29.989-04:002009-08-04T07:30:29.989-04:00This is a very good point, and one I have been adv...This is a very good point, and one I have been advocating for a while. While discussions are fruitful and flames entertaining, it is playing, and play-relevant materials that matter the most to the scene. That's why, while I've got ideas on theory, I prefer to focus on what is directly applicable to a game - or inspiring enough to get people started. That's what I consider worthwhile at the moment (granted, I finished a massive, massive RPG project last Autumn, which included a 60+ page work on GMing, but still).Melanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165894144553629675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-35585634104378214922009-08-04T07:14:12.989-04:002009-08-04T07:14:12.989-04:00well said :) Theoryguys spawn everywhere !well said :) Theoryguys spawn everywhere !MTNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389626031147642433noreply@blogger.com