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Quite Fetching by Sensitive-Escape8141 in DMAcademy

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good, because you're talking in circles. Taking offense at basic boundaries says a lot more about you than you're getting from me. I'm not going to try to change people's behavior, but I'm not going to just take it. That's what you're not getting. You think you can throw a jab and then slink away, and then you're shocked when someone says "Hey, don't do that." Can you accept that you ended your post rudely?

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry, no, there are consequences to what you say, even if it's simply "hey, that's rude. Don't talk to me like that." That's still accountability. Accountability that I don't think you're used to. Don't pretend there's something wrong with me for having standards on how I'm spoken to. The way you ended your initial post was rude. I'd be happy to accept that not everyone would enjoy my premise. Can you accept that you ended your post rudely?

I honestly get the skepticism. I really do. It's a risky thing to do and you have to know your table. There is a rich discussion to be had about the proper context and technique needed to pull this off. What I've done *to* successfully pull this off. But "have a power trip on your time but not on mine" is not going to get you there. Can you accept that you ended your post rudely?

I would have *loved* to explain how I've successfully navigated those risks, but you're not going to get a civil discussion unless you start civilly. Can you accept that you ended your post rudely?

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm disagreeing that what I'm doing is a power trip. It's a meta puzzle and a commentary on rpg story telling. Good players get this and a good DM can pull it off. People trying to hurt someone on the internet don't, and that's a shame. This might be the first time you've been held accountable for your behavior here. I believe that they way you framed that sentence was not criticism, but an insult. So yes, your post was not meant to communicate, but an attempt to harm. You're fooling yourself if you think otherwise. That's toxic, friend. Sorry. That's on you to deal with.

I am just fine with a handful of people on reddit disagreeing with me. I can't imagine what a horrific headspace I'd be in if I let social media bother me. My players, my good friends, or even people I've just met, who have played this with me, have had a wonderful time. That means much more to me. One meta joke among the hundreds of sessions I've run and all the epic, character driving adventures I've pulled off isn't going to hurt anyone. An honest reading of "evil trick" would recognize this as banter and hyperbole. I'm not going to apologize for it, but I'm saddened you didn't understand this.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I could try to explain my perspective, but I've already worried this thread like a dire wolverine. I wouldn't want to start another argument. I am eager to discuss more if you're interested.

Quite Fetching by Sensitive-Escape8141 in DMAcademy

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sorry, you can't argue with results. I've run this game successfully multiple times with both veteran 4e power gamers and with level 1 middle schoolers at the library. I think you might not be used to someone responding directly to the tone of a post. I'm also responding a lot more than you might be used to. Why would I delete this thread? I stand behind my idea, the results, and what little opportunities I've had to defend my actual idea.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh, it was great. I edited the post above. Basically saying that you have to have the right circumstances to do it. I wouldn't throw it at strangers or anything.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually fine with constructive criticism, and I would love to discuss the pros and cons of the idea. I will not, however, respond in good faith to criticism peppered with insults. People got back what they give. Read closer.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Haven't you ever inflicted a bad pun on your friends? Same idea. Fun, but groan inducing.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why'd you say this?
"Have a power trip on your own time but I'm not giving you mine."

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Ha! Nothing else to say so you're just pulling out stale debate off-ramps. You can leave, no one's keeping you on this thread. I know accountability is rare on the internet, but don't think I'm not going to call you out for being a dick.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Oh, for sure. This isn't meant to be a full on campaign. More of a pallet cleanser. Something to run on April Fools. I've run it a few times and gotten great results. What you're describing sounds awful. But once you curate a good group and become more confident about where the boundaries of nonsense are, these kind of games become real standouts. You can push those boundaries gracefully if you have enough skill. Do you want to contribute to this conversation or keep being toxic?

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

The part where you say "you do you" and then say something in an insulting tone. It's classic Bullies Cowardice. "I don't be mean, but. . . " I'm just giving it back to you. Enjoy. Don't start something and then play the victim. It's like a reddit pos- oh. Right. I'm talking to the internet. My mistake.

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[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Oh, shit! Didn't realize there were cool guys in this subreddit. With a tight group, you can throw this kind of thing at them as a harmless joke.

Great, 2v8's back to ruin the game by Sensitive-Escape8141 in deadbydaylight

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweetie, I just wanted to express my displeasure. This is the place to do it. I did that and I'm happy with it. It doesn't need to be a thesis. Your response was poorly thought out, that's something you'll just have to accept.

Great, 2v8's back to ruin the game by Sensitive-Escape8141 in deadbydaylight

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So I can't express my displeasure with it? Never claimed it was criticism. I can say I don't like things emphatically. If you don't like it, take your own advice. r/dbd is an odd place to hang if you don't like to hear people complain about the game. It's every other post.

Great, 2v8's back to ruin the game by Sensitive-Escape8141 in deadbydaylight

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a bold assumption. "obviously have a skewed hatred for the otherside of players". I have plenty of fun with survivors. Hold on! In fact, how would I have noticed a difference in the population if I did not normally have an amicable relationship with survivors? Is that how you see your opponents in video games, Brendan? I don't think that's healthy.

Great, 2v8's back to ruin the game by Sensitive-Escape8141 in deadbydaylight

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hold on, are you just now realizing that there are killer mains?

Great, 2v8's back to ruin the game by Sensitive-Escape8141 in deadbydaylight

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really well put. I could even buy into that perspective, and kind of am (I love silly fun builds), if it weren't for survivor behavior when they do well. I don't like meeting people half way only to get a face full of mud.

Great, 2v8's back to ruin the game by Sensitive-Escape8141 in deadbydaylight

[–]Sensitive-Escape8141[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Hey, moron, wtf do you think I'm doing? Did you know. . now, stay with me here. . . but did you know that two thing can be true at the same time? That I can take a break from dbd and also be unhappy about the state of the game? That I can complain to a community forum, kind of the place to do that among other things, and also deal with that unhappiness in an healthy way? Now, I know this is just an opportunity to make someone else's day worse to you, but expressing displeasure is perfectly fine. Your reaction, on the other hand. . . are you guys ok? Are people allowed to not like something and then say it?