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'''Robbie's Mantra''' is: "Do what works for your [[Saga]]." The implication is that [[canon]] and the [[RAW|rules as written]] should be altered or disregarded if that makes more fun. | '''Robbie's Mantra''' is: "Do what works for your [[Saga]]." The implication is that [[canon]] and the [[RAW|rules as written]] should be altered or disregarded if that makes more fun. | ||
This is a mantra or rule that comes up in many [[RPG|RPGs]] that have ''any'' focus on ''role''-playing. It can also be considered the golden rule of any role-playing game. | |||
Robbie's Mantra is named for Robbie Westmoreland, once an active member of the [[fan community]] and a frequent poster to the [[Berk List]]. | Robbie's Mantra is named for Robbie Westmoreland, once an active member of the [[fan community]] and a frequent poster to the [[Berk List]]. | ||
It is sometimes written as: | |||
#include robbie.h | |||
which means, "include Robbie's Mantra (in this post/email) by reference." The [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/36k2cdd4%28v=vs.71%29.aspx particular typography] derives from a time when most Internet users were also programmers, and would instantly recognize and understand it. | |||
== Legacy Page == | == Legacy Page == | ||
The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:robbies_mantra]] | The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at [[Legacy:robbies_mantra]] | ||
[[Category:Meta Topics]] | [[Category:Meta Topics]] | ||
[[Category:Jargon]] | [[Category:Jargon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 8 February 2014
Robbie's Mantra is: "Do what works for your Saga." The implication is that canon and the rules as written should be altered or disregarded if that makes more fun.
This is a mantra or rule that comes up in many RPGs that have any focus on role-playing. It can also be considered the golden rule of any role-playing game.
Robbie's Mantra is named for Robbie Westmoreland, once an active member of the fan community and a frequent poster to the Berk List.
It is sometimes written as:
#include robbie.h
which means, "include Robbie's Mantra (in this post/email) by reference." The particular typography derives from a time when most Internet users were also programmers, and would instantly recognize and understand it.
Legacy Page
The history of this page before August 6, 2010 is archived at Legacy:robbies_mantra