20 definitions by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002
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
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
A derogatory term used to denigrate old school players of Dungeons & Dragons, and considered a gross insult among real old school players and DMs. Users of the term falsely claim that murderhobo was the style of play back in the day (1974-1978) and that is based on a false understanding of what old school play is.
Bitd the way that the original old school Dungeons & Dragons was played was as a game of exploration and management of resources. The normal play style meant that you a avoided combat when possible and gained treasure by other means. A player in those days only went into combat when it could not be avoided and only killed when it was necessary. The killing of innocents was always frowned upon. If the goal could be obtained through other types of interaction, that was the preferred day.
Adults who play the murderhobo style which involves killing innocents, even women and children, are people who have mental health issues
Bitd the way that the original old school Dungeons & Dragons was played was as a game of exploration and management of resources. The normal play style meant that you a avoided combat when possible and gained treasure by other means. A player in those days only went into combat when it could not be avoided and only killed when it was necessary. The killing of innocents was always frowned upon. If the goal could be obtained through other types of interaction, that was the preferred day.
Adults who play the murderhobo style which involves killing innocents, even women and children, are people who have mental health issues
by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 November 17, 2019
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.
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.
by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 November 17, 2019
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
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
Old School Gaming is the way that real Old School Gamers play The One True Game the Original Dungeons & Dragons in the real authentic old school way. This is the only legitimate application of the term Old School Gaming.
by Dragonsfoot Member Since 2002 July 22, 2016