I'm not really sure what to make of the 'polite human being' comment. Poor choice in wording, perhaps? I'd quite like more clarification since after taking another look through the last few pages I can't see anyone being mean.
Nobody is saying 'you can't do this'. They're pointing out as  - polite human beings - that role-players who use fantasia shouldn't be terribly surprised if other role-players are uncomfortable with the idea of acknowledging it.
It's a matter of personal preference and to be honest I'm starting to get a bit weary of the implication (intentional or otherwise) that someone is 'mean' or 'not a team player' for valuing a good story above appeasing every little whim that another role-player happens to have.
Debates like this are interesting. They stop things from stagnating and we're dealing with a very diverse community. I'd rather see everybody bring their opinions to the table instead of going down the route of never speaking out against anything ever.
Personally speaking I don't feel the need to lace my every word with sugar. Will I try to be polite? Certainly - but in my experience quite a lot of role-players are drawn to drama and will kick up a fuss even when someone explains to them, politely, that they're really not interested in acknowledging some of the more bizarre ideas that the more colourful character concepts revolve around.
Admittedly I may be being a tad defensive here - so apologies if so - but it's a major pet peeve of mine. Hence the rant!
Nobody is saying 'you can't do this'. They're pointing out as  - polite human beings - that role-players who use fantasia shouldn't be terribly surprised if other role-players are uncomfortable with the idea of acknowledging it.
It's a matter of personal preference and to be honest I'm starting to get a bit weary of the implication (intentional or otherwise) that someone is 'mean' or 'not a team player' for valuing a good story above appeasing every little whim that another role-player happens to have.
Debates like this are interesting. They stop things from stagnating and we're dealing with a very diverse community. I'd rather see everybody bring their opinions to the table instead of going down the route of never speaking out against anything ever.
Personally speaking I don't feel the need to lace my every word with sugar. Will I try to be polite? Certainly - but in my experience quite a lot of role-players are drawn to drama and will kick up a fuss even when someone explains to them, politely, that they're really not interested in acknowledging some of the more bizarre ideas that the more colourful character concepts revolve around.
Admittedly I may be being a tad defensive here - so apologies if so - but it's a major pet peeve of mine. Hence the rant!
