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Title: Mechanism vs. Mechanic Post by: Cazaril on July 23, 2014, 03:25:00 am I noticed while watching a 2d6.org video with UndeadViking and Scott Nicholson that there was a serious correction by Scott.
"Mechanism" NOT "Mechanic" He was really correcting poor Lance on this. Just thought you should know - maybe the professor is right. Use "Mechanism", not "Mechanic". -Caz Title: Re: Mechanism vs. Mechanic Post by: usrlocal on July 23, 2014, 07:16:39 am Dunno. I think 'mechanic' is too ingrained in the hobby. It's taken on its own meaning in the context of gaming. This is the cool thing about the English language - it morphs.
Title: Re: Mechanism vs. Mechanic Post by: Calandale on July 23, 2014, 08:43:34 am I like mechanism better, but do not see this as as serious a flaw as the misuse of theme or scale. Still, the definition of 'mechanic' is clearly inapplicable. Mechanics however: Quote the branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion. could maybe be twisted into usage. It's a stretch. |