# RPGnet tags: #thoughts/RPGnet ![[RPGnet (cover).jpg]] **RPGnet** is the game for anyone who has wasted enjoyed countless hours scrolling through a labyrinth of RPG opinions, hot takes, and the occasional flame war. Prepare to step into the shoes of a passionate forum dweller, ready to defend your favorite system, engage in spirited debates, and possibly craft the most insightful (or snarkiest) review the tabletop world has ever witnessed. ## Detail ### Core Mechanics Forget dice, character sheets, or point-buy systems. In **RPGnet**, these are your primary weapons: - **Keyboard Fu (d20 + snark modifier):** Your ability to type a compelling argument, an eloquent counterpoint, or the perfectly-timed, meme-laden reply is paramount. Your snark modifier grants bonus points for subtle jabs and well-placed witticisms. - **Source Mastery (Variable)**: Citing rulebooks, designer tweets, and obscure articles from 2002 grants credibility. The more niche the reference, the greater the bonus, but beware of misinformation leading to penalties. - **Thread Necromancy (d6):** Reviving a long-dead topic takes skill. Was it a legendary debate worth revisiting, or did you just open a cursed Pandora's box of bad opinions? Rolling high yields rewards; rolling low inspires eye-rolls from fellow forumites. ### Editions - **RPGnet Classic:** Old-school charm meets early-internet chaos. Text-heavy threads, minimalist formatting, and an unspoken hierarchy rule. Your reputation builds slowly, but once gained, is nearly unassailable. - **RPGnet v2.0:** Visual improvements, sub-forums, and wiki functionality streamline the experience. Increased traffic brings new voices, potential flame wars, and the challenge of standing out in a larger crowd. - **RPGnet: The Social Media Age:** Off-site platforms siphon energy. Quick takes and hot take battles replace long-form analysis. Maintaining influence requires adaptation to this rapid-fire format. ### Sample Characters **The Old Guard Grognard** - **Keyboard Fu:** d20 +4 (Years of experience grant authority) - **Source Mastery:** d12 (Can quote long-out-of-print supplements from memory) - **Thread Necromancy:** d4 (Prone to reviving "edition war" debates, mixed results) - **Special Ability: "Back in My Day…"** Automatically wins any argument about how things were better/harder/more complex in older systems. Loses credibility if used to disparage innovation. **The Obsessive Theorist** - **Keyboard Fu:** d20 +2 (Writes well-structured essays no one has time to fully read) - **Source Mastery:** d10 (Deep knowledge of a few niche systems) - **Thread Necromancy** d8 (Revives forgotten threads with laser focus, often derailing conversations with an in-depth analysis of obscure mechanics) - **Special Ability: "Technically…"** Can turn any rules interpretation into a multi-page dissertation. Both impressive and insufferable. **The Review Maestro** - **Keyboard Fu:** d20 +3 (Well-paced wit, can demolish a hyped-up game with a single sentence) - **Source Mastery:** d6 (Broad knowledge, less focused on rules minutiae) - **Thread Necromancy:** d2 (Unlikely to dredge up the past, focused on the current scene) - **Special Ability: "The One-Star Zinger"** A devastatingly funny review can change the entire perception of a game. Use with caution for maximum impact. **The Lurker** - **Keyboard Fu:** d10 (Rarely posts, but when they do, it's insightful) - **Source Mastery:** d12 (Deep understanding, unburdened by the need to always contribute) - **Thread Necromancy:** d4 (Unpredictable, may revive a thread with the perfect comment years later) - **Special Ability: "Invisible Presence"** Their reputation is immense despite infrequent appearances. A single upvote from them is worth its weight in gold. ## References - **Where to play RPGnet | RPGnet Forums** ([https://forum.rpg.net/index.php](https://forum.rpg.net/index.php)) - **RPGnet Reviews | RPGnet** ([https://www.rpg.net/](https://www.rpg.net/)) > [!quote] Neurothrope-00 ![[Neurothrope Avatar.png|100]] > [!note] Editor's Note > > I think good old Neurothrope has some opinions. > > It's probably worth throwing in that RPGnet has some of the worst, most annoying moderators of any forum on the Internet. Hades for offend that you express an opinion in some way in disagreement with the current social justice mainstream. We can't have that. > > Unfortunately it remains one of the largest collections of RPG insight and wisdom short of the **Forge**.