The state of Post-OSR content

[The Heretic]

Sounds like a MAD problem. Twinks boost charisma but incels dump it.

Yeah, they seem diametrically opposed. The only real life example I can think of for this combination is media troll <redacted>, but who would want to emulate him.

This reminds me, did I ever tell you about my character LeGimli? He was a Dwarf 5/Elf 3. Awesome times.

 

[The1True]

Dwarf 5/Elf 3

Yassssss

 

[PrinceofNothing]

Yeah, they seem diametrically opposed. The only real life example I can think of for this combination is media troll <redacted>, but who would want to emulate him.

I applaud the obfuscation but I do want to issue a gentle reminder that the dreaded no-politics edict is still in effect and thou art starting to lose sight of the shores of Numenor. This is not a reprimand for any violation, merely an observation from your friendly neighbourhood Prince, Beloved By All.

This reminds me, did I ever tell you about my character LeGimli? He was a Dwarf 5/Elf 3. Awesome times.

The only feat of arms of such power that I can boast is a Zorro recreation using a 20 Dex human swashbuckler. I love the heavy latin accent though.

 

[The Heretic]

I applaud the obfuscation but I do want to issue a gentle reminder that the dreaded no-politics edict is still in effect and thou art starting to lose sight of the shores of Numenor. This is not a reprimand for any violation, merely an observation from your friendly neighbourhood Prince, Beloved By All.

But of course, and that's why <redacted> will stay redacted.

*However* I would like to point out that INCEL is a word *drenched* in political nonsense. As is a certain frog who was previously mentioned in unredacted form.

The only feat of arms of such power that I can boast is a Zorro recreation using a 20 Dex human swashbuckler. I love the heavy latin accent though.

I had a cleric based on David Carridine's character in Kung Fu Theatre. He had to save the rest of the party, they had decided to piss off a bunch of Aztecs right in the middle of their village. That enthrall spell sure came in handy.

 

[PrinceofNothing]

But of course, and that's why <redacted> will stay redacted.

*However* I would like to point out that INCEL is a word *drenched* in political nonsense. As is a certain frog who was previously mentioned in unredacted form.

The frog explanation was in response to an RFI from the perfidious squeen. I deny all culpability!

I had a cleric based on David Carridine's character in Kung Fu Theatre. He had to save the rest of the party, they had decided to piss off a bunch of Aztecs right in the middle of their village. That enthrall spell sure came in handy.

A Cnaiur Urs Skiotha inspired Barbarian is the best I can do. I tricked a giant back into a mirror of life-trapping, and the campaign I quit because it was too boring.

 

[Beoric]

So, to clarify, express references to incel culture, and homophobic slurs, are not political statements, but indirect references to media personalities which riff off of said comments on incel culture and homophobic slurs (I couldn't even identify who @The Heretic was talking about, it could have been someone in the OSR for all I know) are political statements? Because if that's the case, as a parent with a kid who has been targeted by incel misogyny, and another kid who is LGBTQ+, there are lots of things I could say, and I am confused where the line is.

I think Pepe is a good example of how politics and pop culture can bleed together. I mean, Pepe originally had no political dimension whatsoever. In a forum where you are expressly discussing a particular element of pop culture, there are going to be topics that arguably touch on both sides of that divide. Sometimes political references are pop culture references. @PrinceofNothing I didn't object to your comments, despite the fact that they relate directly to my family, because I took them in the spirit intended. And I have seen much less political statements than the incel/twink comments moderated. I think we could benefit from turning down the sensitivity on the politic-o-meter just a bit.

 

[squeen]

perfidious squeen

I think I must have missed my exit about 8 miles back. How the f*** did I end up here?

 

[The1True]

How the f*** did I end up here?

I dunno, but sweet new screen name. The Perfidious Squeen. You'll be needing a mustache and top hat...

 

[squeen]

Like this?

 

[PrinceofNothing]

I should not have indulged, but this is exactly why the edict exists. As you were please.

 

[The Heretic]

Like this?

I'd picture it to be more like this.

 

[The Heretic]

A Cnaiur Urs Skiotha inspired Barbarian is the best I can do. I tricked a giant back into a mirror of life-trapping, and the campaign I quit because it was too boring.

Cnaiur Ur what? Never heard of that. <googles it> HEY! I'm jealous, how come you have your own wiki?

Cnaiür urs Skiötha

Cnaiür urs Skiötha is a Chieftain of the Utemot, a tribe of Scylvendi, who are feared across the Three Seas for their skill and ferocity in war. Because of the events surrounding the death of his father, Skiötha urs Hannut, some thirty years previously, Cnaiür is despised by his own people...

princeofnothing.fandom.com

 

[The Heretic]

I should not have indulged, but this is exactly why the edict exists. As you were please.

Understandable, but I think this brings up a different dynamic that is in play to the fore. Most of the time, moderators are not active posters, so I can see why there is friction on this board. On the other hand, I certainly don't want to see you stop posting here. Then we'd be stuck with just Squeen.

<haha, just kidding squeen, you bring a lot to this board too even if you do use a lot of words>

As a gentle suggestion, might it be a good idea to warn people via personal message than on the board itself? And if a warning is needed because a thread is going towards a bad place (like this one could, potentially), then perhaps a generic warning that's not targeted at any individuals would suffice?

Personally I'm not offended or annoyed to being called out. In fact, I was kind of surprised it didn't happen with the post using spoilers. <redacted> is fun because obfuscation is fun. And I was probably subconsciously testing the boundaries to the ban. Note to Prince: If you ever decide to have kids, they will be *very* good at testing boundaries.

 

[squeen]

I'd picture it to be more like this.

Could be my twin!



(accept for the hat)



(and you seem to have invented a new definition of mustache).

 

[The1True]

Like this?

Ooooh touché sir!

 

[PrinceofNothing]

As a gentle suggestion, might it be a good idea to warn people via personal message than on the board itself? And if a warning is needed because a thread is going towards a bad place (like this one could, potentially), then perhaps a generic warning that's not targeted at any individuals would suffice?

Personally I'm not offended or annoyed to being called out. In fact, I was kind of surprised it didn't happen with the post using spoilers. <redacted> is fun because obfuscation is fun. And I was probably subconsciously testing the boundaries to the ban. Note to Prince: If you ever decide to have kids, they will be *very* good at testing boundaries.

I think that is a very fair suggestion and I will incorporate it in my policy.

The spoilers one was on the fence, but I think expressing a general frustration with culture war stuff should? work. Its a gut feeling thing. My intervention was more prophylactic, I want to prevent people from going too far into real world politics.

Cnaiur Ur what? Never heard of that. <googles it> HEY! I'm jealous, how come you have your own wiki?

It's a character from R.Scott Bakker's Masterpiece, the Prince of Nothing series! I took that name for my online persona because I was reading it at the time. Extremely compelling work.

 

[Melan]

I will add that "frognards" may have just been a reference to my well-documented appreciation of Giant Frogs, plus some guilt by association. I take it as a badge of honour.

 

[The Heretic]

I will add that "frognards" may have just been a reference to my well-documented appreciation of Giant Frogs, plus some guilt by association. I take it as a badge of honour.

It's a well known fact that the Frogyars swept across Europe on their terrifying giant frog mounts.

 

[PrinceofNothing]

I will add that "frognards" may have just been a reference to my well-documented appreciation of Giant Frogs, plus some guilt by association. I take it as a badge of honour.

I think we are straying into tin-foil hat territory here (not that there's anything wrong with that etc. etc. TRUE NEUTRAL ALIGNMENT). It might just be the same loveable whimsey that caused Patrick to throw the entire second half of Veins of the Earth.

It's a well known fact that the Frogyars swept across Europe on their terrifying giant frog mounts.

Is there a Dark Albion supplement I was not aware of?

 

[Commodore]

I will add that "frognards" may have just been a reference to my well-documented appreciation of Giant Frogs, plus some guilt by association. I take it as a badge of honour.

Fairly certain it's a dire blood libel in the Pepe direction. Bryce needs to up his Marxposting to defend himself.

Why are giant frogs such an OSR...thing?