From:	David Buehrer <dbuehrer@******.CARL.ORG>
Subject:	Re: Munchkin Definition (again :)
Date:	Wed, 13 May 1998 13:02:40 -0600

Alfredo B Alves wrote:
/
/ On Wed, 13 May 1998 11:30:51 -0600 David Buehrer
/ >Okay, how about:
/ >
/ >"A munchkin may be defined as a gamer who's playing habits have a
/ >negative impact on the playing of your game that far outweigh their
/ >positive impact, and who successfully resist and/or counteract
/ >repeated attempts by the players and/or GM to play in manner which
/ >will have a positive impact on your game."
/
/ You realize then that with this new deffinition, someone can only be a
/ munchkin in the context of game?

? The term is only applicable to gamers, AFAIK. Well, that's not
true. It can also be used as a derogatory term to describe people
who are short of stature. It can also be used as a term of affection
towards a toddler.

/ I Believe that a player who attempts to roleplay is not a munchkin

Nope. Even if a player is a fabulous roleplayer he's a munchkin if
he has more of a negative impact on the game than a positive impact
(for whatever reason), and won't change his ways. Munchkins who
actually have good roleplaying skills are far and few between, but it
could happen.

-David
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