Comments on: Chatty's Reruns: The Rule of Cool http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/ The Journal of Gamer Culture Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:40:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Rule of C4 | Critical Hits http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53683 The Rule of C4 | Critical Hits Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:21:43 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53683 [...] to write about it gets all the credit!  Don’t get me wrong, I give Phil lots of credit for all of his writing on it.  In the last week or two a crapload of posts have been flying around lamenting this rule and its [...] [...] to write about it gets all the credit!  Don’t get me wrong, I give Phil lots of credit for all of his writing on it.  In the last week or two a crapload of posts have been flying around lamenting this rule and its [...]

]]> By: Tales of the Rambling Bumblers » Blog Archive » The Rule of Cool: A Useful Tool http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53682 Tales of the Rambling Bumblers » Blog Archive » The Rule of Cool: A Useful Tool Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:39:40 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53682 [...] of Cool.”  It’s a “TV Tropes” concept extended to RPGs by  the Chatty DM, (original post “The Rule of Cool” here, and clarification “The Rule of Cool Takes Flak” here).  A number of people gave it drive-by [...] [...] of Cool.”  It’s a “TV Tropes” concept extended to RPGs by  the Chatty DM, (original post “The Rule of Cool” here, and clarification “The Rule of Cool Takes Flak” here).  A number of people gave it drive-by [...]

]]> By: Why the Rule of Cool Is Not Cool « Geek Related http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53681 Why the Rule of Cool Is Not Cool « Geek Related Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:36:44 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53681 [...] It’s a “TV Tropes” concept extended to RPGs by  the Chatty DM, (original post “The Rule of Cool” here, and clarification “The Rule of Cool Takes Flak” here).  A number of people gave it [...] [...] It’s a “TV Tropes” concept extended to RPGs by  the Chatty DM, (original post “The Rule of Cool” here, and clarification “The Rule of Cool Takes Flak” here).  A number of people gave it [...]

]]> By: Eric Maziade http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53680 Eric Maziade Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:22:43 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53680 @Chatty: Looks like its the "swamp with coolness" bit that made <a href="http://6d6fireball.com/rpg/the-rule-of-cool-only-for-idiots/" rel="nofollow">Chris over at 6d6 fireball to disagree with RoC</a>. <abbr><em>Eric Maziades last blog post..<a href="http://eric.maziade.com/post/2008/12/22/The-Rules-of-Sharing-Narrative-Control-%28and-Improv%29" rel="nofollow">The Rules of Sharing Narrative Control (and Improv)</a></em></abbr> @Chatty:
Looks like its the “swamp with coolness” bit that made Chris over at 6d6 fireball to disagree with RoC.

Eric Maziades last blog post..The Rules of Sharing Narrative Control (and Improv)

]]> By: Sian http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53679 Sian Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:47:41 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53679 As I like to say, the players won't mind a little railroading if it's the train to Awesomeville. As I like to say, the players won’t mind a little railroading if it’s the train to Awesomeville.

]]> By: Christmas Weekly Link Adventure « Jonathan Drain’s D20 Source: Dungeons & Dragons Blog http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53678 Christmas Weekly Link Adventure « Jonathan Drain’s D20 Source: Dungeons & Dragons Blog Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:53:50 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53678 [...] Chatty DM: Chatty’s Reruns: The Rule of Cool [...] [...] Chatty DM: Chatty’s Reruns: The Rule of Cool [...]

]]> By: ZedZed77 http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53677 ZedZed77 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:13:40 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53677 If I recall correctly, it was this post that got me hooked on both your site and TVTropes.org. Oh, how much time I used to waste in the real world, before I discovered TV tropes. If I recall correctly, it was this post that got me hooked on both your site and TVTropes.org.

Oh, how much time I used to waste in the real world, before I discovered TV tropes.

]]> By: ChattyDM http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53676 ChattyDM Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:18:01 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53676 I'm happy to see that it brought back good memories. I should have another guest post up tonight. Looking to starting writing again! I’m happy to see that it brought back good memories.

I should have another guest post up tonight.

Looking to starting writing again!

]]> By: tenach http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53675 tenach Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:50:31 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53675 That is an amazing site- I remember looking through your archives and finding this before, and still enjoy it today! <abbr><em>tenachs last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MagnificentScoundrels/~3/465234715/" rel="nofollow">Musings at Work: 1 Step to a Better Day</a></em></abbr> That is an amazing site- I remember looking through your archives and finding this before, and still enjoy it today!

tenachs last blog post..Musings at Work: 1 Step to a Better Day

]]> By: Eric Maziade http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53674 Eric Maziade Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:29:22 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53674 That <em>is</em> a pretty cool image! (goes back to thinking about Avengers vs Darth Vader) <abbr><em>Eric Maziades last blog post..<a href="http://eric.maziade.com/post/2008/12/15/Chatty-Shows-Us-Some-Kobold-Love-%28Scene-1%29" rel="nofollow">Chatty Shows Us Some [Kobold] Love (Scene 1)</a></em></abbr> That is a pretty cool image!

(goes back to thinking about Avengers vs Darth Vader)

Eric Maziades last blog post..Chatty Shows Us Some [Kobold] Love (Scene 1)

]]> By: Captain Cursor http://critical-hits.com/2008/12/16/chattys-reruns-the-rule-of-cool/#comment-53673 Captain Cursor Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:05:32 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2052#comment-53673 This is one of my all time favorite posts. Both for the picture that was chosen to represent it and for the principle that is put forth. I've often time sent this around work to advocate for cool ideas. Thanks for reposting it. <abbr><em>Captain Cursors last blog post..<a href="http://captaincursor.blogspot.com/2008/12/you-did-wrong-thing.html" rel="nofollow">You Did the Wrong Thing</a></em></abbr> This is one of my all time favorite posts. Both for the picture that was chosen to represent it and for the principle that is put forth. I’ve often time sent this around work to advocate for cool ideas. Thanks for reposting it.

Captain Cursors last blog post..You Did the Wrong Thing

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