tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post6401937561437468802..comments2024-03-14T10:32:29.233-05:00Comments on Blood of Prokopius: AAC vs DACFrDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459281821319914530noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-3452547912806887452009-07-30T07:16:24.467-05:002009-07-30T07:16:24.467-05:00Interesting article, and even more interesting rem...Interesting article, and even more interesting remark on Christianity. Being an ordained minister, I'm really curious on why and how you equate any Christian faith with freedom... doesn't it say "Thy [God's] will be done"?<br /><br />Best,<br />NorbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-31762748433886763512009-07-17T07:59:34.721-05:002009-07-17T07:59:34.721-05:00I enjoyed that post, thank you Dave. I hadn't ...I enjoyed that post, thank you Dave. I hadn't considered the ramifications of a universal mechanic in such a way before, and it is interesting to read your opinions on the matter.Sham aka Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14329116400656617173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-11330663237097744622009-07-17T01:00:57.564-05:002009-07-17T01:00:57.564-05:00Of course.
I will also admit that upon second read...Of course.<br />I will also admit that upon second reading of my reply, it was uncharitably worded. Please accept my apology.<br /><br />As for the initial post: It was emotional, and as a result, perhaps less structured than I was prepared to read-through to discern your train of thought.<br />--I know that I often have to edit my blog posts more than once, for a variety of reasons, so it is a common failing of 'comers into the world.'<br /><br />Best,Timeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-60579837404678518702009-07-16T22:33:31.580-05:002009-07-16T22:33:31.580-05:00You are welcome. I apologize that the original pos...You are welcome. I apologize that the original post wasn't as clear as it should have been...FrDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459281821319914530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-48315461516966933502009-07-16T22:18:31.974-05:002009-07-16T22:18:31.974-05:00Thank you for clarifying.Thank you for clarifying.Timeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-40895240396306168802009-07-16T21:35:54.158-05:002009-07-16T21:35:54.158-05:00This post in not intended to argue that DAC in and...This post in not intended to argue that DAC in and of itself is superior to ACC and I am not arguing that AAC diminishes freedom in and of itself. Rather, I am trying to explain why it is that those of us who do prefer DAC get emotional and vocal about it (as a lot of people did yesterday). DAC is representative of a style of play which not only allows for, but encourages freedom. AAC is representative of a set of mechanics that, though elegant and beautiful, has in actuality diminished the human element in D&D. As a player and as a DM, I feel handcuffed by the d20 system. Thus, when I choose DAC over AAC, part of me is choosing old school freedom over and against the elegant but limiting universal mechanic. Thus, the choice has more emotional import than a mere math equation. However, let me be clear: taken out of this context, AAC vs. DAC is really a minor issue — which is why I asked the question the question in the first place: why all the hubbub and emotion?FrDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459281821319914530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290828421410624791.post-76632597253206646262009-07-16T18:38:16.909-05:002009-07-16T18:38:16.909-05:00So utterly perplexed by your reasoning, that I alm...So utterly perplexed by your reasoning, that I almost think you are joking; almost.<br /><br />How, exactly, does AAC diminish freedom?Timeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.com