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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 8917965" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>I've flirted with the forums listed and others. But I never felt compelled to keep going back like I have this site. ENWorld just scratches my gaming news and discussion itch. I'm not exactly why that is, but the following all play a part:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I mostly play D&D but am interested in at least being aware of other systems. ENWorld discussion is heavily focused on D&D but still has good content on other systems. I especially like the Kickstarter and publisher roundups. Also, it is rare for their to be a system that there isn't several people here who can share general opinions and advice for newbs. If I wanted to deep dive into another system, I would spend more time in other communities that focus on those systems, but I mostly play D&D with only the occasional one shot or mini campaign in other systems. <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Good moderation. Moderation keeps the scope of focus on gaming. Within that, however, they are pretty open and really only come down on people who are being uncivil. The ignore feature takes care of the rest but in the years on hear, I've only used it maybe two or three times. Things just don't get too out of hand on ENWorld.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A personality behind it that you can engage in other media. ENWorld is not just a forum, but a publisher, and a podcaster. There is discord and a separate TTRPG news site, but I really don't engage with those. I've subscribed to the EN5ider Patreon on and off and have backed one of its Kickstarters, and have bought some of their products (mostly Awfully Cheerful Engine stuff). And I listen to every episode of their podcast. Haven't really gotten into their live streams, mostly because of time constraints, but all together it creates an organizational identity that once can get attached to in a way that is not the case with most other forums. <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Supports both high and low engagement. There are times, like recently, when I am heavily engaged in ENWorld discussions. But there have also been periods when I just didn't have the time. But I could quickly log in and skim over the news and feature articles and still be engaged in the hobby without getting sucked into hours of reading the discussion threads. When I'm really busy, there really doesn't seem to be much point in visiting most other forums. <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Article series. The paid writers that post various article series ensures that there is a regular stream of generally good-quality content so if I get tired of whatever discussions are popular, there is still something interesting to read. </li> </ol><p>All in all, ENWorld has the best balance of curated content and well-moderated discussions, especially for D&D players, of any gaming forum I've looked into. Its like Morus has been doing this for a while and learned a thing or two about managing a gaming forum. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 8917965, member: 6796661"] I've flirted with the forums listed and others. But I never felt compelled to keep going back like I have this site. ENWorld just scratches my gaming news and discussion itch. I'm not exactly why that is, but the following all play a part: [LIST=1] [*]I mostly play D&D but am interested in at least being aware of other systems. ENWorld discussion is heavily focused on D&D but still has good content on other systems. I especially like the Kickstarter and publisher roundups. Also, it is rare for their to be a system that there isn't several people here who can share general opinions and advice for newbs. If I wanted to deep dive into another system, I would spend more time in other communities that focus on those systems, but I mostly play D&D with only the occasional one shot or mini campaign in other systems. [*]Good moderation. Moderation keeps the scope of focus on gaming. Within that, however, they are pretty open and really only come down on people who are being uncivil. The ignore feature takes care of the rest but in the years on hear, I've only used it maybe two or three times. Things just don't get too out of hand on ENWorld. [*]A personality behind it that you can engage in other media. ENWorld is not just a forum, but a publisher, and a podcaster. There is discord and a separate TTRPG news site, but I really don't engage with those. I've subscribed to the EN5ider Patreon on and off and have backed one of its Kickstarters, and have bought some of their products (mostly Awfully Cheerful Engine stuff). And I listen to every episode of their podcast. Haven't really gotten into their live streams, mostly because of time constraints, but all together it creates an organizational identity that once can get attached to in a way that is not the case with most other forums. [*]Supports both high and low engagement. There are times, like recently, when I am heavily engaged in ENWorld discussions. But there have also been periods when I just didn't have the time. But I could quickly log in and skim over the news and feature articles and still be engaged in the hobby without getting sucked into hours of reading the discussion threads. When I'm really busy, there really doesn't seem to be much point in visiting most other forums. [*]Article series. The paid writers that post various article series ensures that there is a regular stream of generally good-quality content so if I get tired of whatever discussions are popular, there is still something interesting to read. [/LIST] All in all, ENWorld has the best balance of curated content and well-moderated discussions, especially for D&D players, of any gaming forum I've looked into. Its like Morus has been doing this for a while and learned a thing or two about managing a gaming forum. :) [/QUOTE]
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