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“The chief difference between horror fans and science fiction fans lies in why they won't walk backwards. A horror fan won't walk backwards because he knows he'll be knifed by a madman. A science fiction fan won't walk backwards because he knows he'll step on the cat.”

Quote by Aaron Allston

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Aaron Allston was an American game designer renowned for his contributions to the realm of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs). His career began in the 1980s, and he is best known for his work on the Baldur's Gate series and the Dungeons & Dragons series. Allston is praised for his deep understanding of game storytelling and creative game mechanics. more

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