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Yorick · 01-05-2001, 09:57 PM

Hey Rikard,
On the matter of existence, and at the risk of sounding like a total naval gazing w----r, we can't even proove life exists, all an individual can proove is that that particular individual exists. (I think, therefore I am)

Hey Irishman,
Yes I am very familiar with Celtic history, both legendary and factual, I am also familiar with the Ad&d players handbook which infers that while they contain some similarities, Bards are NOT modelled completely on Celtic Bards.

In Ad&d they are Rogues, not second or third in societies heirachy as in Celtic life. As I stated in the first point, through history magic tends to be ascribed to anything we can't understand. How do three notes, or sound waves played in unison invoke feelings of sadness? MAGIC! How did he pull the rabbit out of his hat? MAGIC! How did the Bards after 20 years of studying oral history and committing it to memory manage to capture and entrance audiences with their musical prowess, mastery of performance and storytelling wizardry do so? MAGIC!

Re. charming animals, well even snake charmers can 'charm' an animal, and when I sing my mates little dog goes crazy. Starts jumping up and down in a happy exited manner and won't leave me alone. MAGIC??

On the matter of priests, well what do you think their value would be? Whether miraculous healings occur or not, the power of the mind in relation to the body's restoration is so vitally linked. Priests and modern day ministers play a vital role in someone's journey to recovery by focussing on that persons mind and spirit rather than just trying to kill a virus.

On the matter of the game, completion would possibly be impossible without magic because magic is intrinsically tied to the game world and game plot, not because it's impossible to complete a role playing game magicless. Magic in the game is also a way of simplifying complex and varied roles particular skills have in life.........

BUT IT SUX AND SHOULD BE BANNED YEAH!!!!

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-The Devils Advocate-

Lastly Irishman, before you get too upset and start flaming me again, read how I've been signing this thread's posts and then go and read 'I hate harpers and druids' by angry lil'man and you'll understand what I'm doing. Though many a true word is said in jest, humour is the spice of life.

I'm after you lil'man. I want 70+ replies too!...... But where are you buddy?

01-05-2001, 09:57 PM	#40
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	Hey Rikard, On the matter of existence, and at the risk of sounding like a total naval gazing w----r, we can't even proove life exists, all an individual can proove is that that particular individual exists. (I think, therefore I am) Hey Irishman, Yes I am very familiar with Celtic history, both legendary and factual, I am also familiar with the Ad&d players handbook which infers that while they contain some similarities, Bards are NOT modelled completely on Celtic Bards. In Ad&d they are Rogues, not second or third in societies heirachy as in Celtic life. As I stated in the first point, through history magic tends to be ascribed to anything we can't understand. How do three notes, or sound waves played in unison invoke feelings of sadness? MAGIC! How did he pull the rabbit out of his hat? MAGIC! How did the Bards after 20 years of studying oral history and committing it to memory manage to capture and entrance audiences with their musical prowess, mastery of performance and storytelling wizardry do so? MAGIC! Re. charming animals, well even snake charmers can 'charm' an animal, and when I sing my mates little dog goes crazy. Starts jumping up and down in a happy exited manner and won't leave me alone. MAGIC?? On the matter of priests, well what do you think their value would be? Whether miraculous healings occur or not, the power of the mind in relation to the body's restoration is so vitally linked. Priests and modern day ministers play a vital role in someone's journey to recovery by focussing on that persons mind and spirit rather than just trying to kill a virus. On the matter of the game, completion would possibly be impossible without magic because magic is intrinsically tied to the game world and game plot, not because it's impossible to complete a role playing game magicless. Magic in the game is also a way of simplifying complex and varied roles particular skills have in life......... BUT IT SUX AND SHOULD BE BANNED YEAH!!!! __________________________________________________ ______________________ -The Devils Advocate- Lastly Irishman, before you get too upset and start flaming me again, read how I've been signing this thread's posts and then go and read 'I hate harpers and druids' by angry lil'man and you'll understand what I'm doing. Though many a true word is said in jest, humour is the spice of life. I'm after you lil'man. I want 70+ replies too!...... But where are you buddy?