Burrito Boy Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Well, at least maple syrup is not debatable. You'll have to head into Quebec for the maple Syrup experience... Unfortunately, there are a bunch of Vermonters who would debate you on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbywolfe Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'll be honest. The jaded, spent too much time in the past on social media part of me told me, "someone is going to continue the argument by following up on what the definition of a pick-up game is." The hopeful idealist said no, you're wrong, obviously any of the four or five of us who have been arguing for five pages are, at this point, completely aware that even a half starved goat wouldn't have the slightest interest in anything more to do with us at the moment, even if we were covered in delicious clover. Well, at least maple syrup is not debatable. Well when you use a different meaning from 90%+ of the community that tends to happen (and by community I mean Role Players, not the Hero Forum specifically). The term "pick-up game" originated with sports and was generally spontaneous and had no effect beyond the individual game. In the RPG community it means essentially what Hugh and Tasha said. That you made up your own definition is fine, but don't act put out when people correct you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'll be honest. The jaded, spent too much time in the past on social media part of me told me, "someone is going to continue the argument by following up on what the definition of a pick-up game is." The hopeful idealist said no, you're wrong, obviously any of the four or five of us who have been arguing for five pages are, at this point, completely aware that even a half starved goat wouldn't have the slightest interest in anything more to do with us at the moment, even if we were covered in delicious clover. Emphasis added. And yet, I note that you responded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorkca Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Unfortunately, there are a bunch of Vermonters who would debate you on that. Of coure they would... and they'd be wrong... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbywolfe Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Vermont makes some damn good syrup, but they can't really compete with all of Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 In my family, we grew up with this: Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorkca Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 But getting it fresh from the tree? Amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I only brought it up because I was confused by some of your earlier posts were you talk about Pickup games. I wasn't referencing your post, I should have made that clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Well, at least maple syrup is not debatable. You'll have to head into Quebec for the maple Syrup experience... Haven't been to Quebec in many years. I would definitely be happy to seize all their maple syrup. And poutine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Round two: Canadians dogpile the pro-vermonter, the match is not over until the Canadians quibble over the proper name for a winter hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Well when you use a different meaning from 90%+ of the community that tends to happen (and by community I mean Role Players, not the Hero Forum specifically). The term "pick-up game" originated with sports and was generally spontaneous and had no effect beyond the individual game. In the RPG community it means essentially what Hugh and Tasha said. That you made up your own definition is fine, but don't act put out when people correct you. Sigh... Okay, an in-game pick-up game, or a pick-up game for the characters. Since we're clarifying definitions for each other's benefit, I don't think "I have no time for minutia" means what you guys seem to think it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorkca Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Round two: Canadians dogpile the pro-vermonter, the match is not over until the Canadians quibble over the proper name for a winter hat. Toque C'est fini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Sigh... Okay, an in-game pick-up game, or a pick-up game for the characters. Since we're clarifying definitions for each other's benefit, I don't think "I have no time for minutia" means what you guys seem to think it means. What you are calling a PickUp game is usually referred to as a Filler Episode or a Breather Episode. They exist to give some space between plotlines. For RPGs they are the sessions where people go sell off their ill gotten gains, deal with family, blow off steam (in whatever way works for the characters) etc. These episodes by their very nature tend to be few and far between plotlines, (Unless the GM uses a Filler for a night when too many needed for the plotline PC's are missing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Toque C'est fini I know that is what Canadians call their knit hats, but I couldn't tell you what we call those here in Calfornia. ex perhaps Ski Hats? Most of here in California don't do the snow thing unless we are going to ski or snowboard on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Toque C'est fini Foul! High sticking! To the penalty box with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I know that is what Canadians call their knit hats, but I couldn't tell you what we call those here in Calfornia. ex perhaps Ski Hats? Most of here in California don't do the snow thing unless we are going to ski or snowboard on it.. In the midwest, we mostly call them winter hats. We don't truck this Canadian chicanery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorkca Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 See above... <grin> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 What you are calling a PickUp game is usually referred to as a Filler Episode or a Breather Episode. They exist to give some space between plotlines. For RPGs they are the sessions where people go sell off their ill gotten gains, deal with family, blow off steam (in whatever way works for the characters) etc. These episodes by their very nature tend to be few and far between plotlines, (Unless the GM uses a Filler for a night when too many needed for the plotline PC's are missing). For me, it varies. Probably averaging every fifth session, I'm guessing. Sometimes I'll have an interlude time to organize, so there may be two in a row during those periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 And poutine. Hey buddy, watch the language. This is a family board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hey buddy, watch the language. This is a family board. It's not like I posted my penne's pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJoe3 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 It's not like I posted my penne's pics. Save those for the pasta-tutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steriaca Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 It's not like I posted my penne's pics. In the immortal words of Yacko Warner, "Goodnight folks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Make sure to tip the servers on your way out... [Dangerous advice on an internet board] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorkca Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Ah yes, Quebec, the only place where Swimming Pool is Piscine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 If we have someone here that can tip a server rack. I'll be impressed. Those things are damned heavy esp when they are fully loaded with servers and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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