The folk at RRD make some good stuff, though I'm not familiar with this particular system and I really need to stop buying new ones.
I think I'd probably look more towards Free Kriegspiel Roleplaying principles rather than anything especially solid. The games you described functioned more like a Braunstein than anything else and what you need (and as I recall, was something those forum often games lacked) are high trust independent referees with an interest in making the game good, rather than simply fun for their friends.
It would be interesting to see if that kind of thing could work under an OSR/NSR style of play though, the ones I have had experience of were much more s-game or neotrad orientated. You also might want to look at the west marches campaign model if you haven't come across it.
Seems there should be a new voting system. Up and down for agree/disagree, and flags for inappropriate content that doesn't require explanation and submitting a report. Submitting too many flags that turn out to be nothing mutes the user.
If you disagree, I think that's what the reply button is for-- state your disagreement and have a discussion (keeping it civil, of course). Just driving by and downvoting does not add anything, in my opinion.
That's a nice thought but you know already, from the post you created being downvoted, that system does not work. The basis of your argument is that people will follow the rules, which as a mod you know doesn't happen. I offered a solution, and you offered to just carry on the same way. The real issue is we do not have separate "agree/disagree" and "relevant/not relevant" distinctions.
You don't have to take my solution, but you must accept that your solution is already not working.
Recommending some free game systems of some different flavors - because free is best for people who are interested in exploring OSR.
Worlds without Number (and other games from Kevin Crawford). Great free version with basically the whole rule system and some great generators. Has a bit more character creation crunch than other systems so it can be a good transition from 5e
Basic Fantasy Rpg. Retro clone with some 'modern niceties' like ascending armour class. All the rules, supplements and some great adventures are available free on their website.
Mausritter. Rules light (into the odd based) system with a pay what you want version. DnD broken down to it's simplest core where you play as cute mice adventurers.
OSR/NSR Tabletop Roleplaying Games
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