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YAATSNBN

YAATSNBN is Yet Another Abomination That Shall Not Be Named. A Term used to refer to the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game (produced) by Wizards of the Coast, used primarily by those who prefer the earlier (TSR-produced) versions. It is a tongue in cheek play on the abbreviation TETSNBN and TATSNBN. Pronounced "Yats Bin".

If I didn't want to discuss TETSNBN or TATSNBN, what makes you think I would want to discuss YAATSNBN.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 November 17, 2019


Dungeon

A dungeon is one of the primary tropes in D&D(Dungeons & Dragons). In RPG terminology it is a closed environment usually having many enemies and treasure. Any respectable dungeon should have at least 8-10 levels with at least 50-100 rooms per level as a minimum. If a dungeon is smaller than this it is a mini-dungeon.

Exploring a dungeon in D&D(Dungeons & Dragons) is fun at an extreme level, providing that you have a good referee.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 July 6, 2016

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D&D(Dungeons & Dragons)

D&D(Dungeons & Dragons) now referred to as OD&D(Original Dungeons & Dragons) published in 1974 was originally created by Dave (David Lance) Arneson in his home campaign called Blackmoor in 1971. After Dave Arneson introduced Gary Gygax to the game in 1972, Gygax took Arnesons unique transcendent creative concept and added a few of his own ideas and wrote the game published as D&D(Dungeons & Dragons) now referred to as OD&D(Original Dungeons & Dragons) .

D&D(Dungeons & Dragons)is now referred to as OD&D(Original Dungeons & Dragons) to separate it from all of the later inferior game versions bearing the names D&D and AD&D. The D&D versions referred to as 3.x, 4E and 5E are descended from the AD&D line and not from the original D&D line of games.

OD&D is the best and greatest of all roleplaying games and all other games are cheap inferior knockoffs of the original gem. OD&D is the One True Game.

Tonight instead of Pathfinder, lets play the real D&D(Dungeons & Dragons) , the original 1974 D&D.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 July 6, 2016

128πŸ‘ 35πŸ‘Ž


old school purist

One who is dedicated to the original and best version of various things. One who is not swayed in any way by trends, fads, styles, etc. of things. One who insists on high quality and is not interested in cheap knockoffs. One who detests all things that are inferior, even though these inferior things are hyped and promoted by the mainstream.

An old school purist who games would insist on playing the Original Dungeons & Dragons instead of all the later developed cheap imitations of the real thing.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 July 12, 2016

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The One True Game

This refers to the Original Dungeons & Dragons published in 1974. It is truly The One True Game, the game that rules all other games and provides more fun and enjoyment than any other game ever devised.

It requires imagination and creativity, that limits the game to those who are of above average intelligence. It also requires flexible thinking and the ability to make decisions. This disqualifies the rules lawyers, the by the book crowd and the decision challenged.

The One True Game makes a clear distinction between the Old School Gaming and New School Gaming.

The One True Game makes a clear distinction between the Old School Gaming and New School Gaming.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 November 17, 2019


The One True Game

The One True Game refers specifically to the 1974 original version of Dungeons & Dragons that was published as 3 little booklets in first a small woodgrain color box and later in a small white box. This usage is by ardent supporters of the Original Dungeons & Dragons game and is an indication of their passion for and devotion to the original D&D game and is not to be taken as anything else.

No, no I didn't mean TETSNBN or TATSNBN or even YAATSNBN, I was talking about The One True Game, the Original Dungeons & Dragons.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 November 17, 2019


The One True Game

This refers to the Original Dungeons & Dragons published in 1974. It is truly The One True Game and provides more fun and enjoyment than any other game ever devised. Only above average people can play the game since those with less than normal (i.e. above average) have enough intelligence and imagination to play The one True GameOne

One thing about The One True Game, it has few adherents since most people are too lazy to play the real thing.

by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 July 12, 2016

120πŸ‘ 36πŸ‘Ž