RPG Metaplots and group dynamics (Was Re: [UA] Kult)

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On Thu, 27 Apr 2000, Doug Stalker wrote:

> 
> 
> Liam Astley wrote:
> 
> >
> > ad&d and the like are generally used for games that follow the "high
> > fantasy, swashbuckling" kind of game. how fun would an errol flynn film be
> > if he tried to avoid any fights?
> 
> I typed up a rather long response to this, then realised that debating the
> merits of AD&D vs UA is not off topic but pointless.  So I'll just say that
> while there are people out there that like AD&D, it's not the system for me.
> Some people enjoy games that are combat heavy, I'm trying to get away from
> that.  Running (and playing in) a non-combat based game requires more creative
> effort from both players and GM, but IMO is worth it.

I don't know that you can really gauge creative effort, and I /do/ know
that there are so many additional factors that it's never possible to
compare "combat-based games" vs. "non-combat-based games."  If you're
getting away from combat, cool.  I rather like it to be a part of my
games, so I'll include it -- whether in UA or AD&D.  :)

Mike

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