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6/27/2025, 10:17:18 PM
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I think that 10% of the time is the point
This thread can be summarized as one big Minimalist vs Maximalist argument in regards to RPG mechanics.
One side is saying "this is niche and its uses can be done via GM fiat so it has no reason to exist"
Versus the other side saying "There is mechanical and narrative value in this system during X situations that make them better so it deserves to exist".
Personally I find it better to keep it around in the rules since its harder for a newcomer to create ideas on their own than it is to learn to ignore them if its not needed. Which in this context means that its better to keep alignment around for the times that it being a codified thing is useful than to force the GM to make due without.
Because if there is one lesson to take from 5e its that not offering your GM/DMs a robust series of rules they can use if they choose just makes things harder on them for no reason.
I think that 10% of the time is the point
This thread can be summarized as one big Minimalist vs Maximalist argument in regards to RPG mechanics.
One side is saying "this is niche and its uses can be done via GM fiat so it has no reason to exist"
Versus the other side saying "There is mechanical and narrative value in this system during X situations that make them better so it deserves to exist".
Personally I find it better to keep it around in the rules since its harder for a newcomer to create ideas on their own than it is to learn to ignore them if its not needed. Which in this context means that its better to keep alignment around for the times that it being a codified thing is useful than to force the GM to make due without.
Because if there is one lesson to take from 5e its that not offering your GM/DMs a robust series of rules they can use if they choose just makes things harder on them for no reason.
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