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<blockquote data-quote="mcrow" data-source="post: 2988834" data-attributes="member: 29117"><p>Thanks, you explained my point better than I knew how. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Now as far as AoO:</p><p></p><p>It ties into what JustaPlayer is talking about. As soon as combat starts players come out of character and start playing a strategy game. Which is fine if they have fun with it, I don't care. AoO just adds to it, people are counting out squares to see if they can get someplace without triggering an AoO and just in general more worried about tactics than the RPing. IMO, characters most likely would not have the time to sit and plan out the prefect tactical solution in most encounters and the use of minis makes that a part of the game. </p><p></p><p>yeah,yeah....I know, it's all in my head and the game doesn't make you do it. But you know what, then why is it such a common thing in D&D games I play in and not in others that use differnt gaming systems? I don't think anyone intetionally stops role-playing, but when the minis hit the table thats what tends to happen IME. </p><p></p><p>As a side note, I'm very much a narrative combat type. I like RPing in combat, not just moving minis and rolling dice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcrow, post: 2988834, member: 29117"] Thanks, you explained my point better than I knew how. :) Now as far as AoO: It ties into what JustaPlayer is talking about. As soon as combat starts players come out of character and start playing a strategy game. Which is fine if they have fun with it, I don't care. AoO just adds to it, people are counting out squares to see if they can get someplace without triggering an AoO and just in general more worried about tactics than the RPing. IMO, characters most likely would not have the time to sit and plan out the prefect tactical solution in most encounters and the use of minis makes that a part of the game. yeah,yeah....I know, it's all in my head and the game doesn't make you do it. But you know what, then why is it such a common thing in D&D games I play in and not in others that use differnt gaming systems? I don't think anyone intetionally stops role-playing, but when the minis hit the table thats what tends to happen IME. As a side note, I'm very much a narrative combat type. I like RPing in combat, not just moving minis and rolling dice. [/QUOTE]
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