[Gilbetron]

Originally Posted by 2097

In some languages, there are different words for "playing" (as in messing about free-form or playing with dolls) vs "gaming" (as in chess). In English, however, the noun "game" is used for both these forms of play, just like the word book, in all languages I know, is used for both fiction and non-fiction.

In several parts of northern Europe there's a style of role-playing emphasized over role-play gaming.

Ok, I wondered if that was it. After seeing a lot of (fairly ridiculous) "turf" battles between those that subscribe to Gamism/Narrativism/Simulationism, it kind of came across as condescending ("Pfft ... those 'game'-like RPGs are for simpletons"), but the rest of your review didn't come across that way. I had half a post typed in ripping into you for being elitist, but fortunately I've developed a habit of re-reading my targets, and realized I might be mistaken.

Anyway, thanks for the review, and no need to apologize