tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370162161693557709.post1266275327187635358..comments2023-06-08T08:26:07.304-05:00Comments on Advanced Gaming & Theory: Opinion Piece: Move along, there are no profits to be made hereRipperXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506064393275174920noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370162161693557709.post-17720144756105217972016-05-18T09:12:44.708-05:002016-05-18T09:12:44.708-05:00What do I buy? Well, there are always holes in a w...What do I buy? Well, there are always holes in a working collection, some books I had dismissed because they sounded unnecessary but now I find that they have little things in them that just work better.<br /><br />I also like picking up those old modules that can be picked up for a buck or two, or maybe an old 3rd party supplement that I had never heard of, some of those are really good! I hear of new things all of the time, and none of it is all that expensive. <br /><br />I live on a budget, and I don't have much cash for gaming, that is just the way that it is. If I see something, and the price is right, I pick it up. I do try to avoid having extra copies of books, with the exception of the PHB; I like to think that if I don't buy it, somebody out there will and they'll use it. I don't like gaming books that are just hoarded away. It makes me sad. These books are happy when they make others happy.RipperXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506064393275174920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370162161693557709.post-29433444397666591892016-05-18T02:58:01.085-05:002016-05-18T02:58:01.085-05:00The secret we should never let the gamemasters kno...The secret we should never let the gamemasters know is that they don't need any rules. -Gary Gygax<br /><br /><br />...So in one way we don't really need to buy much...if anything?<br /><br />I am right on board with you. If WOTC, Green Ronin, Games Workshop etc etc went out of business, I mean really...I would be totally fine. Our hobby would survive the way beloved old things carry on. This blog is one of many that helps keep a 25+ year old system going (huzzah 2nd AD&D!!). <br /><br />My wife played a game with noted TSR writer Jim Ward. A lot of her experience was with Pathfinder...which is as we know very rules heavy (and hence open to min maxing.) She was not sure what set he was playing by, other than some sort of old school rules. She found it really liberating and really got to appreciate a more fluid style of game where combats don't take forever because of the plethora of feats and conditions. He had no rules book at the table, just some notes, dm screen and dice. The group had a great time, and now she's facebook friends with him.<br /><br />We don't "owe" anyone a living. If there are things we want -we buy. If the price point seems steep to our 1990s era cost sensibilities we won't.<br /><br />Question Guys:<br />What are you guys buying game-wise these days? If anything...<br /><br />Most of the things I do buy are more on the collectors end. Old TSR modules and splat books, although not that many anymore as I have most of what I want. I like Castles and Crusades modules. I picked up a used Pendragon 4e rules book several months ago (4/4 stars!) I have been enjoying the One Ring rpg and have the core book and a couple of supplements. My wife, or I, gets the occasional board-game. And I LOVE miniatures, although don't think I have bought any since March. Although -I reserve the right to binge and spend $100.00 to increase the size of the lead mountain.<br /><br />David S.The Dale Wardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864432866927396245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370162161693557709.post-68817207614554647552016-05-14T19:38:46.741-05:002016-05-14T19:38:46.741-05:00I absolutely agree with you on this. I would only ...I absolutely agree with you on this. I would only add, that experience taught me view negatively people, who try to monetize on their hobby, not so much D&D, but martial arts, climbing, and scuba diving. Somehow their commercial activity got in the way of any genuine friendship developing. Brooser Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487438364129415650noreply@blogger.com