Fluffing?

Post by **Clay** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:26 pm

I came to the sudden realization the other day that "fluffing" seems like an esoteric term. Attempts to google it result in nothing remotely similar to how I use the term in OVA (on page 18).

I got the term from a freeform anime campaign I played in years before OVA's inception. (Unsurprisingly, Battlemaster High mentioned in the Afterword). My question to you all is...is this actually a legitimate term? Or something I've picked up through interweb esoterica that could be better described some other way?

calibur1 · Post by **calibur1** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:03 pm

LOL. Does it bother you that much? I don't believe that anyone who loves the game is particularly dismayed over it? Actually, as I look at the colors, artwork, and layout of the page; and considering the anime/manga theme of the game, I believe the term "fluffing" is appropriate. I wouldn't use it in a game like D&D, because it wouldn't carry that same feel. But in my opinion it works for games like BESM, HeartQuest, and OVA.

Joe_Mello · Post by **Joe_Mello** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:06 am

I've used the term "fluff text" before for a purpose similar to this. Actually, fluffing is the first thing I tell my players to do in character creation.

Father of Dragons · Post by **Father of Dragons** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:10 pm

The distinction between "fluff" (meaning flavor text) and "crunch" (meaning rules) is pretty well established in internet discussion of RPGs. You can simply pretend to be unaware of the associated unfortunate meanings if anyone asks.

Post by **Clay** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:32 pm

...No need to pretend I'm afraid! o_o

Perhaps it's best that way. *laughs*

Thanks for everyone's two cents.

Doc Halloween · Post by **Doc Halloween** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:16 pm

Most people think "Fluff" has some negative connotation. Lots of babble while writing rules. I think of fluff as text atmosphere, flavor, back story, setting and such (the good stuff). OVA has a really good balance of fluff.

calibur1 · Post by **calibur1** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:30 pm

Most people think "Fluff" has some negative connotation. Lots of babble while writing rules. I think of fluff as text atmosphere, flavor, back story, setting and such (the good stuff). OVA has a really good balance of fluff.

Fluff is the difference between...

"OK... you hit and did 20 points of damage to ninja #3."

and...

"You did a round kick to the ninja's face, hearing a sickly crunch of bone! His body hurls into the alley wall, head first, and he groggily slumps to the ground, leaving several of his teeth imbedded in the brick!"

Doc Halloween · Post by **Doc Halloween** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:02 am

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Exactly what calibur1 said. Elegant

Delicious Orange · Post by **Delicious Orange** » Sat May 31, 2008 2:44 pm

I think fluffing is not the best term. Perhaps the phrase flavoring or embellishment would be more clear.

JuddG · Post by **JuddG** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:10 am

Clay wrote:I've picked up through interweb esoterica that could be better described some other way?

The rerm "backstory" get thrown around alot in these parts. Maybe also just call it "flavor text"?

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