This is a good point. The OSR style was the "official" D&D stance but I can remember Gygax railing against I think the "Cal-Tech" "perversions" of the game. Today the "official" stance has shifted to something else though I admit I can't determine exactly what it is. My issues with 5e are far more about design choices than playstyle stance. I played OSR style even in 3e and didn't care what everyone else was doing.
It's the story of Golum and his hated ring, all over again. You hate it, but it's yours. You became a ugly version of yourself because of it, but Hell if you are going to let a new cool hobbit kids steal what's yours!
I did that too. Then thought, this isn't making sense!,
This is primarily because, almost without exception, they tend to enter every human interaction with ulterior motives of their own.
I was about to say, these guys seem to be awfully big fans of John Harper, and I cannot possibly imagine the feeling being mutual
The only person I know who might remember the "Cal-Tech perversions" is Bruce Baugh, I seem to recall he had some access to that era via an older brother...The impression I get is "Seattle Swashbuckling & Socializing," but that could be a slanted view.
Colour me dubious.I think these guys might have some helpful insights.
