Gygax vs. Arneson: Secrets of Blackmoor "Oldish" Interview

[robkuntz]

LINK:  tabletopterrors.com/gygax-vs-arneson-new-secrets-revealed-2017/

I believe that when one gets beyond the nuts-and-bolts of the mechanics and instead addresses the new architecture that Dave created as I have noted in DATG, you distance from this Gygax vs. Arneson debate which has embroiled the industry since day one; and then one is forced to move to a higher pitch regarding this as a true, historical paradigm shift by Arneson. Until people can wrap their heads around the newness and uniqueness of this and come to terms with its unprecedented originality we will be in a forever battle over the tiny bits rather than understanding a form that NO ONE previous to Arneson had invented.

[Admin Pete]

Jul 24, 2017 15:44:20 GMT -5 robkuntz said:

LINK:  tabletopterrors.com/gygax-vs-arneson-new-secrets-revealed-2017/

I believe that when one gets beyond the nuts-and-bolts of the mechanics and instead addresses the new architecture that Dave created as I have noted in DATG, you distance from this Gygax vs. Arneson debate which has embroiled the industry since day one; and then one is forced to move to a higher pitch regarding this as a true, historical paradigm shift by Arneson. Until people can wrap their heads around the newness and uniqueness of this and come to terms with its unprecedented originality we will be in a forever battle over the tiny bits rather than understanding a form that NO ONE previous to Arneson had invented.

Thanks for the link, I will read this sometime this evening.

[bravewolf]

Jul 24, 2017 15:44:20 GMT -5 robkuntz said:

LINK:  tabletopterrors.com/gygax-vs-arneson-new-secrets-revealed-2017/

I believe that when one gets beyond the nuts-and-bolts of the mechanics and instead addresses the new architecture that Dave created as I have noted in DATG, you distance from this Gygax vs. Arneson debate which has embroiled the industry since day one; and then one is forced to move to a higher pitch regarding this as a true, historical paradigm shift by Arneson. Until people can wrap their heads around the newness and uniqueness of this and come to terms with its unprecedented originality we will be in a forever battle over the tiny bits rather than understanding a form that NO ONE previous to Arneson had invented.

Thanks for keeping us informed.

[Mighty Darci]

Great interview, so it is supposed to be out before the end of the year? Maybe they are saving it for a Christmas release?