An Alternative to Snopes

Exploring truths and debunking myths

Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s US election has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community, given the president-elect’s divisive rhetoric and demonisation of the trans community in particular.

Rating: True Severity: High Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement addresses the implications of Donald Trump's recent election victory on the LGBTQ+ community, specifically focusing on the impact of his rhetoric towards transgender individuals....

See More

A hard limit is what you campaign can NEVER HAVE, and a soft limit is where you may only "lightly touch on" an area.

Rating: True Severity: medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement accurately describes the concepts of hard and soft limits within the context of campaign frameworks. A hard limit refers to strict boundaries that must not be crossed while planning...

See More

The first tool is the "Game Expectations" FORM where players list their Hard and Soft Limits.

Rating: True Severity: Medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement correctly describes a tool used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, referred to as the "Game Expectations" FORM. This form allows players to articulate their...

See More

The new DMs guide features two "core tools" for "player safety" which are nothing more than safety blankets for coddling the perpetually offended and afraid...and EVERYONE at the table has to agree to this pandering where ONE PLAYER can DICTATE what you can and can't have in your campaign.

Rating: Mostly False Severity: Medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement suggests that the new Dungeon Master's Guide (DMG) presents player safety tools as superficial and ineffective measures aimed at placating overly sensitive players. The assertion...

See More

Funnier still, WotC @Wizards_DnD are being accused of STEALING these ideas from other games without credit.

Rating: Half True Severity: Medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement refers to ongoing accusations against Wizards of the Coast (WotC) regarding the originality of their ideas in recent Dungeons & Dragons publications. While the accusation stems from...

See More

).

Rating: False Severity: Low Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement provided consists solely of a closing parenthesis followed by a period, which is not a complete sentence and does not convey any factual information or claims. Therefore, it cannot...

See More

There is an entire section where DMs are encouraged to have players fill out sensitivity forms about what might trigger them, and an emergency X gesture where any player can stop a game if they feel uncomfortable (in a fictional fantasy setting!

Rating: Mostly True Severity: Medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement accurately reflects practices being discussed in communities around tabletop role-playing games, particularly in Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Sensitivity forms are part of an effort to...

See More

Dungeons and Dragon's FALLS OFF the WOKE CLIFF in the brand new DM's Guide (Dungeon Master's Guide).

Rating: Half True Severity: Medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement suggests that the new Dungeon Master's Guide (DMG) for Dungeons & Dragons represents a significant shift towards embracing what some call 'woke' culture, particularly by...

See More

No.

Rating: True Severity: Low Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement "No." is a succinct expression of negation, which serves as a response to questions or propositions. In linguistic terms, 'no' functions as an adverb indicating denial or...

See More

Not because I thought I might have children (by accident) at my age.

Rating: Mostly True Severity: Medium Check Date: 2024-11-20

The statement reflects the speaker's acknowledgment of the societal or personal pressures concerning parenting and age. It implies a degree of surprise or unexpectedness about the prospect of...

See More
Search

Can't find the fact? Use the Fact Check Tool here.

About Facts Blog
Facts Blog is dedicated to providing accurate information and debunking myths across various topics. Our team of researchers works tirelessly to verify claims and present the truth.