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#1 spellweaver May 23, 2006 5:55:26	Watching the Eurovision Song Contest last weekend on television, I laughed when the Finnish band 'Lordi' won - dressed up as monsters! Danish newspapers speculate that fans of Lord of the Rings and roleplaying enthusiasts in general helped secure a landslide victory by SMS for the Finnish death-metal band (rather unusual contribution into a traditionally popsong contest). So, while half the population are mourning Lordi's victory and calling it a disgrace, the other half - the rebellious youth - are loving it! It made me wonder: what kind of influences do parents in the Known World consider 'bad influences' on their children? What is the equivalent of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll in Mystara? Let's have some ideas, folks! :-) Jesper
#2 gazza555 May 23, 2006 5:59:32	So, while half the population are mourning Lordi's victory and calling it a disgrace, the other half - the rebellious youth - are loving it! I didn't actually vote, but I probably would have voted for them - as they were so different to the usual bland rubbish you get on Eurovision. Not my kind of music though - I'm an old punk. What is the equivalent of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll in Mystara? Adventuring :D Acquiring magic items etc. Regards Gary
#3 maddog May 23, 2006 6:05:19	What is the equivalent of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll in Mystara? I'd say it's still sex, drugs and whatever passes for rock 'n roll. Maybe they have magical screaming guitars.....er lutes. --Ray.
#4 twin_campaigns May 23, 2006 6:13:27	Heh, this was a surprising thread to see! It was big surprise as a Finn to see the band even elected as the candidate, not to mention winning the contest. We've come to expect close to zero points. Well, not my cup of tea either - also an old punk. About Mystaran bad influences: how about "Thyatian fashion"? The hardworking merchants in Darokin are stunned to see their children adopt the decadent fads from the Empire etc.
#5 culture20 May 23, 2006 18:51:57	It made me wonder: what kind of influences do parents in the Known World consider 'bad influences' on their children? What is the equivalent of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll in Mystara? Mostly cultural, and already covered in source, things labeled (fad) seem closest in that they are popular but unapproved of by the elders. In Glantri, post WotI: Vampirism (fad), Lycanthropy (fad), Clerical tendancies In Ylarum: Wizardly Magic In Hule: Critical Thought In Heldannic Knight territory: Critical Thought In the Broken Lands: Above-animal Thought In the Savage Baronies: Random Dueling (fad, but culturally ingrained. Something common, all the old-folks did it when they were kids, and it's outlawed now, but ignored)
#6 Hugin May 23, 2006 22:14:37	Nobody mentions the fruit of the Zzonga-Bush?!
#7 natewis May 24, 2006 0:14:44	Or Zzonga Wine! How about wandering celeberity bards?
#8 havard May 25, 2006 14:47:26	I think the almost universal "bad influence" on Mystara would be the temptation by Entropics. This is interesting because on Mystara this is a real possibility and something that is universally bad. Another fun idea would be if there was some kind of game that parents belived would lead to the worship of Entropics.... :P Oh, and Congrats to Finland Håvard
#9 johnbiles May 25, 2006 22:57:13	Another fun idea would be if there was some kind of game that parents belived would lead to the worship of Entropics.... :P The notorious RPG, Papers and Paychecks clearly postulates a world where Entropy is winning! It's one of the very natural laws and there's no magic! Clearly it is the work of the Entropics!
#10 joni-san May 26, 2006 14:48:57	Thanks for the support! Lordi pwned the Eurovision! HARD! ROCK! HALLELUJAH! Now for Mystara... Now that I think of it... What about bands with rocks in them? :P ;)
#11 maddog May 26, 2006 20:49:40	What about bands with rocks in them? :P ;) Terry Prachett reference! Music with rocks in it! Makes you want to paint one wall of your room black and just sit and watch it. A troll is required to play the drums. --Ray.