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zoatebix

Heartbreaking Works of Staggering Fandom

May 14, 2009 14:55

The Role-Playing Games hobby didn't just happen. Grognardia does an excellent job of exploring the literary, pulp-fantasy roots of the hobby, but I'm interested in a bigger picture. Conventions for science fiction fans started in the '30s, but -as near as I can tell- "fan culture" started its march to the mainstream at the same time gaming and ( Read more... )

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adamdray May 14 2009, 19:24:31 UTC

Stuff like Carhenge. Druid heartbreaker? ;)

adamdray May 14 2009, 19:25:18 UTC

Also, Star Trek Phase II.

zoatebix May 14 2009, 21:22:52 UTC

Star Trek Phase II is one that I had in mind (based on reputation alone - I haven't watched it yet), but I couldn't remember what it was called. Thanks!

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zoatebix May 15 2009, 05:49:46 UTC

I definitely hear that! Role playing games are especially treacherous in this regard, since they require a ton of creative energy by their very nature. People really do make D&D their own. I'm not sure what causes people to cross the line feel "betrayed" by a new edition (or a disappointing sequel or prequel trilogy), but a large part of it probably consists of the same love I'll celebrate here.