Re: Politics and dollar signs
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:22 pm
Well said Tarlin
Very well done
I could only add a single observation that has proven true in almost every single case:
When referring to money, or game mechanics, the term "they" is used to describe a group of some kind, usually in a negative context
Very much in a "conspiracy theory" type setting
The sad fact is, this shows that the one saying it tends to rely more on "common rumour" than fact
Here's a fact - when it comes to those decisions - THERE IS NO "THEY"
compbatant is a one-man army in terms of FT
he's done it on his own - and I applaud him for it - as it's not been an easy road to get where the game is today
apart from hiring artists, there are no paid employees, nor a board or committee to make decisions, as I understand it
when it comes to rules, sure, there IS a "they", as that's where GMs come in
but not for the really important stuff - like how the game actually works
GMs are simply players with responsibilities, but we don't make those kind of decisions
we can try to advise, but really, we fall into the same boat as the rest of you - why do you think GMs still post in the suggestions forum? smh
so a note to all - if you hear someone talking about "they" in the context of mechanics or money, you can bet that person saying it is perpetuating a rumour they heard from another player, and usually, they're just trying to stir up trouble in some fashion
EDIT: yes, I used "they" at the end
Very well done
I could only add a single observation that has proven true in almost every single case:
When referring to money, or game mechanics, the term "they" is used to describe a group of some kind, usually in a negative context
Very much in a "conspiracy theory" type setting
The sad fact is, this shows that the one saying it tends to rely more on "common rumour" than fact
Here's a fact - when it comes to those decisions - THERE IS NO "THEY"
compbatant is a one-man army in terms of FT
he's done it on his own - and I applaud him for it - as it's not been an easy road to get where the game is today
apart from hiring artists, there are no paid employees, nor a board or committee to make decisions, as I understand it
when it comes to rules, sure, there IS a "they", as that's where GMs come in
but not for the really important stuff - like how the game actually works
GMs are simply players with responsibilities, but we don't make those kind of decisions
we can try to advise, but really, we fall into the same boat as the rest of you - why do you think GMs still post in the suggestions forum? smh
so a note to all - if you hear someone talking about "they" in the context of mechanics or money, you can bet that person saying it is perpetuating a rumour they heard from another player, and usually, they're just trying to stir up trouble in some fashion
EDIT: yes, I used "they" at the end