Part 7/9:
This surge of politicization and censorship is causing disillusionment among fans who simply want to enjoy their hobbies without being bombarded by ideological conflicts. As moderators and company policies become more intolerant of differing opinions or personal expression, the community atmosphere becomes increasingly toxic.
Many veteran gamers are choosing to step away from large corporations, preferring to support independent, open-source projects such as Basic Fantasy—a free, open-source D&D-like system that preserves the core values of creative freedom and nostalgic gameplay. This movement signifies a desire to return to the roots of tabletop gaming, free from the influence of corporate wokeness.