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Jacobin is right about DND
Capitalism did destroy the tabletop hobby in an effort to bring more people in. Wizards of the coast alienated their core fanbase in order to attract casual players. The kind of people that once mocked, and bullied tabletop hobbyists.
The Pathfinder franchise owes it’s entire existence to this change in direction. The OSR ttrpg community wouldn’t exist without it either. But this was bound to happen anyway.
Once a form of entertainment gets too popular. It begins to dilute, and change form. The presence of profit only accelerates this. Some say that the core fans should just get over it, and adapt.
But for many people these hobbies were the only source of community they had. Because they were pushed out of everything else or simply didn’t fit in anywhere else. No one wants to acknowledge a simple truth.
Gaming got gentrified by normal, and popular people. The last refuge of the nerd was stripped away. Capitalism pushes for cultural homogenization.
There is no diversity of culture in a capitalist society. The nerd has every right to be upset that their community is gone. Socialism also enforces it’s own cultural homogeneity. Depending on what form it takes. Some brands of socialism are better than others.
Cultural appropriation, gentrification, and the stripping away of uniqueness is an integral part of liberal capitalism. You can’t retain cultural uniqueness in a universalist for profit system.
Decisions have to be made.
Warhammer, colors, and belief
For colors I’ll be focusing on blue, red, purple, and green. I may briefly bring up the others though. Colors have positive, and negative associations. Blue is popular with corporations because it’s a calm, and welcoming color. Blue is often associated with security, and trust. Green is associated with growth, and fertility. Red is associated with courage, and passion. Purple is associated with power & luxury.
Purple has probably the most chaotic neutral alignment of the colors. It’s positive associations are also negative associations. It’s not as black & white as the others.
We’ll start with the four chaos gods. I would include Malal but he’s not as active in the series. The rest are a very active presence in the Warhammer universe.
Khorne is the blood god, and Lord of skulls. His color is red. War, and murder are his domain. Khorne devotees are expected to strive to be stronger, and dominate all opponents. But if you get too strong eventually that leads you to Khorne. Skarbrand made the mistake of challenging Khorne. Only to get struck down. Khorne obviously embodies anger, and passion.
Next up is Nurgle the Plague Lord, Grandfather Nurgle, and Lord of Pestilence. Green is his color. His followers embrace excess, and illness. Although it can be said that all devotees of Chaos are embracing excess. What makes him unique is that he truly cares about his followers. His plagues are perceived as a blessing.
Slaanesh represents pleasure, excess, and decadence. The negative associations of the color purple. Slaanesh is the baby of the chaos family. Technically an Eldar God but also a Chaos God.
Tzeentch represents change, sorcery, and intrigue. He is objectively the strongest of the four. Making everyone think it’s Khorne is just a part of the plan. He represents the positive associations with blue funnily enough. Unless we’re counting cold unfriendliness.
“Perception is reality” – Vincent Kennedy McMahon
Manifestation is the occult concept that you can will things into existence. This is a very common belief. That’s even embraced by followers of the Abrahamic faiths. They’ve got their own terms for their witchcraft though.
The belief system of orks is heavily influenced by manifestation, and perception. There’s a popular story about a battle between Imperial soldiers, and Orks. The imperial soliders ran out of ammo. So, they started making gun noises. The Orks were dropping dead. Because they believed that they were actually getting shot. There’s another bit where Orks were saying “I’m a tank”, and suddenly they weren’t effected by attacks.
The Tau are uniquely unaffected by the warp. The warp or immaterium is a psychic sweet spot. It’s also the home turf of chaos. All sorts of things can be made real in there. The humans that voluntarily joined their empire accidentally created a Tau god. Because of how strongly they believed in the “Greater Good” .
The entire self-help industry is built upon the occult concept of manifestation. Whether it acknowledges it or not. The entire modus operandi is occult in origin.
The prosperity theology that’s very popular with Americans is an interesting phenomena. It is heretical, and blasphemous from a traditional Christian perspective. Prosperity gospel is a very obvious form of witchcraft that’s palatable for the bible belt. That heavily relies on manifestation, and prayers that are effectively fortune spells.
It’s basically if you believe hard enough that Lamborghini you’ve dreamed of will be yours. That’s prosperity theology in a nutshell. Whether it’s intentional or not the Megachurch Mafia is reintroducing magic to Christians.
You also see a bit of this unconscious occultism in stock, and cryptocurrency investors. Libertarians, and motivational speakers too. Occult, and pagan belief is very potent. It doesn’t require institutions or force. It comes very naturally to us.
So much so that it even subverts the institutions that tried to suppress it for centuries.
A vision for an American Empire
Traveling through the warp of political philosophy can always lead to interesting things. The honorable folks of the Imperium should always tred carefully. The disciples of Khorne, Slaanesh, Nurgle, and Tzeentch are recruiting.
I discovered this article from a civic authoritarian project. Here’s my take on the author’s writings. America’s time as a republic is definitely over. The future is imperial in nature.
He accurately maps out the progression from Republic to Empire. I liked the suggestion of looking to the federalists for inspiration. Hamilton, and Adams to be precise. Here’s some outlandish suggestions for how to craft the Empire of America.
The Holy Roman Empire is an excellent example for how it could operate. Towns, cities, counties, and states are now governed by influential families. Electors would be able to vote for the Emperor Empress of America. Countries could voluntarily join the Empire of America.
The Empire of America in it’s early stages will have to expand without firing a shot. This can easily be done by reforming the foreign aid program, and remittance policies. Giving up sovereignty to the Empire of America becomes a prerequisite for aid. Countries like Moldova, Haiti, and Thailand could apply for statehood. Leading to enjoying all the benefits that come with it. Better infrastructure, quality of life, and more. The influential families of these new imperial states would be able to represent them in the capital.
Atheism & anti-theism must be considered taboo within the Empire. It only breeds defeatism, and unmitigated hedonism. The Empire will have to embrace religious belief. Personally I don’t think a state religion is necessary or the correct move. But favoring one, and accepting the rest is fine. V2 Catholicism lacks potency, and the reputation of the institution is damaged beyond repair. The various sects of Protestantism lack good aesthetics, and have similar issues.
Mormonism is strong but it’s so outlandish that it got bullied into Utah. Islam has many qualities that makes it suitable for Imperium. However it’s very alien to the masses of the first 50 states. We’d have to settle on a sect, and make it palatable to the public. There’s also Baha’i, Wicca, and Thelema.
The Empire of America could also create a syncretic polytheism that pulls from many pantheons. Celtic, Norse, Aztec, Greek, and so on. Embracing polytheism is certainly an option.
Reigniting the flame of Monolatry by going with Atenism or Yahwism is definitely an option. You could also favor Mithraism or Julian’s Hellenism.
Circling back to the model for the Empire of America. The Tau Empire from Warhammer 40k is another solid example. They value peace, and diplomacy. War is typically a last resort for them. They’re a very utilitarian society that believes in the greater good. Everyone must aspire to great heights to advance society as a whole. People have compared them to the USSR. Which isn’t entirely wrong but not 100% right either.
The Tau Empire does allow other species to voluntarily join the Empire. However the Tau do have a caste system. Which isn’t very hammer & sickle of them. The Ethereals are the top caste of society. Pheromones, special abilities, and indoctrination. One or a combination of those could explain their power.
The term “National Progressive” is perfect because it’s rooted in the past, and looks to the future. Leaders like McKinley, the Roosevelts, and Alexander Hamilton should be seen as it’s forefathers. We must construct a strong cultural, and political message around this new ideology. This progressive ideology won’t be like the one we know now.
It’ll be an aristocratic, and royalist progressivism. That believes in the beauty of the American dream, and a galactic empire based on that. A national progressivism that intends to continue manifesting the destiny of America. From continent to continent, and solar system to solar system. Long Live the Empire of America!
Many of the policies I suggested to the CPUSA I’d recommend here. Like Tower Towns, state funded crypto mining, and sci-fi influencing the development of technology.
21 American Presidents have had more than one term, and FDR had 3 terms. That means for almost a century the American public preferred to keep the same leader. Only a fraction of the population actually bothers to vote. Which should indicate to anyone that we don’t actually want democracy.
We’re just convinced that we do by our peers. But in times of need the human species always selects a benevolent despot. The United States has been in a increased state of turmoil since 2000. The Republic is dying. The government has become increasingly more involved in our lives.
There’s very little resistance.
Only tantrums from the so-called patriots.
Social rightism & economic leftism is a powerful combination. Add a little environmentalism, and Promethean futurism throw in as well for an exquisite recipe for dominance. The current governing ideology is bland, and has no flavor.
Add a little spice
Khorne Bowl: Nightmare fuel
Warning for Games Workshop & it’s legal team: If you acknowledge it, and take action. That means Skat Dupont & Atushy Gordita are officially canon. You’ll forgive live with the fact that you made butt inspired names canon. Skat Dupont is based on CZW’s Matt Tremont, and Atushy Gordita is based on FMW’s Atsushi Onita.
After defeating Longus Dongus the 3rd in the Nurgle Ogryn Battle Royale. The “Dungshovelah” Skat Dupont was given the opportunity to face 3 time Khorne Bowl champion Atushy Gordita. Atushy Gordita is a bovigor that strikes fear into the hearts of greenskins & dwarves all over.
The match is tomorrow, and it’s a unique one at that. Khorne’s human acolytes have developed a truly hellish structure. The Tower of Torture!
The Tower of Torture is made out of thorns, rusty metal, bones, glass, flesh, feces, and partially alive goblins. The wrestling ring inside the tower is made of water damaged wood, and skaven genitalia! Truly the most nightmarish structure to ever be seen.
Both of the fighters are resting peacefully tonight. After plenty of feasting, and fucking to release stress before the battle. Loser becomes one of Slaanesh’s concubines. Winner gets a cool hat, and bragging rights.
*time skip*
“Ladies & Gentlemen! This is Khorne Boowll! Our competitors will fight in the Tower of Torture. Skat Dupont versus our champion Atushy Gordita!!!” – Bowel Yeoman
*match begins*
Skat Dupont starts off the match by dumping cow dung on himself, and smacking his chest. While shouting “HAH” at the crowd. Atushy Gordita is a little perplexed by this. But he picks up a hammer, and hits Skat with it. “HAH” said Skat in response to Gordita’s attack.
Gordita hit him with object after object to no avail. Skat Dupont felt nothing probably because he’s not bright enough to feel pain. Gordita has become tired, and frustrated. Skat Dupont begins laughing.
“I’m going to use my shovel to stir your butthole like a hot bowl of chili” said Skat Dupont
What happened next was truly traumatizing for Gordita, and fans alike. Dupont shoved his shovel up Gordita’s ass, and stirred it up like chili. His screams, and mooing echoed throughout the arena. After Skat Dupont pulled out the shovel. Gordita collapsed, and Dupont was declared the winner.
A portal opened up, and sucked Atushy Gordita into Slaanesh’s realm. Where he will entertain Slaanesh for an eternity, and more. Skat Dupont returned home to impregnate his four massive Ogryn wives, and his new Ungor lover.
Learning about Battletech
Stalker mech, and the beginning. My current understanding of Battletech comes from here. Given the recent Games Workshop drama, and 40k players saying they’re interested. I figured that I should have a look too.
Although as someone whose sole interest in anything Warhammer is the story. I don’t have as much skin in the game as a guy with 1000s invested. If I were to play any GW game it’d probably be Necromunda. I think wargaming minis are exceptionally overpriced.
The beginning: Technological breakthrough brings new opportunities, and more problems. A story as old as time itself I like it. The Deimos project was completed in 2108 by the Terran Alliance. Humanity began to expand, and the settlements on other planets weren’t very keen on listening to Earth.
Separatism was building in the early 22nd century. After decades of war the Terran Alliance decided to let plenty of worlds go. Some prosper, and others don’t. Sounds like European colonial imperialism or the decline of any empire really.
The great weakness within the Terran Alliance led to a military coup in 2314. The Terran hegemony took it’s place. The hegemony eventually became a neutral power as five factions fought. But this became quite profitable especially with the birth of the Battlemech.
The Stalker: A very interestingly shaped mech looks slightly inappropriate. It’s not a fancy machine that’s for sure. It was designed in 2594 by triad technologies. Designed for strong defense, and firepower it’s quite slow. But it’s still good in urban areas. The STK-3F has 2 LRM-10, 6 lasers, and 2 SRM-6s .
It seems like a very simple, and useful design kind of like the AK-47. Very nice.
I’ll probably write about it a bit more as I look into it more. Kind of need to make posts about AEW & CMLL too. Probably some Warhammer or SoundCloud reviews too.
Warhammer & Our World
I’ll be fixing this later because I’m a little sleep deprived currently. It’s like six something in the morning.
The Chaos Gods of the Warhammer franchise are Games Workshop’s take on something very real. Perhaps these characters are brand new entities introducing themselves.
They could also be existing entities presenting themselves under a new name. But the more boring & mundane answer is that they’re simply inspired by the real deal. Khorne, Slaanesh, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Malal.
Tzeentch can be found wherever there is political, and social intrigue. Schemes as far as the eye can see.
Khorne can be found on the bloodstained battlefields, and fighting cages of the world. Go out, and fight until you’re the best. Until you’re strong enough to challenge the true number one. Something men have tried to do since the dawn of time. But there’s always another challenge, and it’s so lonely at the top.
Slaanesh can be found online in your google searches on lonely Friday nights. When a man sleeps with his secretary, the whispers of temptation are present. When a woman insists on being tied up, and gagged. Slaanesh smiles devilishly.
Wherever you can find instability & pure chaos in it’s truest form. Malal was there. Malal’s destructive nature knows no bounds. A collapsing tower destroying families or a deranged psycho in a public place. All of it serves a purpose for Malal.
Corruption & decay are Nurgle’s doing. Every new disease is his baby, and every rotting corpse is welcomed into his bosom. He delights in despair, and the collapse of life.
Entities like this have been present in our world since the beginning. From Mesopotamia to the Modern West. All religions, and cultures.
Chaos is neither good nor bad. It simply is what it is, and it’s necessary for life. Be crushed by it or become greater because of it.
Baron thoughts 