| From: | Kelson kelson13@*******.com |
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| Subject: | Getting Nasty to Your Players (WAS: Re: The Friggin' Healing Spell) |
| Date: | Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:11:14 -0700 |
>A game should never include these kinds of elements that are likely to cause
>abuse or bring up flashbacks up past traumas or even simply be uncomfortable
>or disturbing.
I disagree. Being disturbed by a gruesome activity can be enlightening and has its place
in SR. This isn't a game for little kids.
>That sort of stuff has no place in social entertainment.
Again, I disagree. Adult issues have their place in SR. This isn't a happy-go-lucky
universe where everyone skips around singing all day. People die during runs. People
feel betrayed by society, etc. Cyberpunk worlds are dark by nature. SR is no exception.
>It has nothing to do with maturity. Generally it's the more mature crowds who
>will find these subjects less and less tastefull and the adolescent or depraved
>ones who find a need to be disturbing or disturbed or who find pleasure in such
>depravity.
It's not about finding pleasure in depravity. It's about running a campaign in a world
that feels real. Does no one get mugged, raped, beaten, or killed in your campaign? All
of these are potential "danger zones" for some people, but are necessary
elements of the SR universe. If you don't wish to discuss or deal with such issues, then
you're playing the wrong game.
>Arcady
Justin
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