bento
Explorer
Most of the flags are long term, althought little things will crop up from time to time. Like the 212 year old Kitsune who gets recognized by an old man walking by.
I too once had a DM who could only play NPCs one way - condescending. I make it a point to play a range of NPCs types - shy, avuncular, suspicious, single-minded, nosey, happy but dim, etc.
Once they get back to the main city where most of the action will take place, I've come up with the various power groups and their inter-relations. I'm preparing a guide to the island, with all the important places and groups described. I just hope they take the time to read it.
At the end of every session I typically "open the kimono" a little on how things are organized to help my players understand why things played out the way they did. I'd like to reach the point where I don't have to do this so the overall mystery can build.
"I must be losing my mind, but you look just like Michiko, my old girlfriend."
I too once had a DM who could only play NPCs one way - condescending. I make it a point to play a range of NPCs types - shy, avuncular, suspicious, single-minded, nosey, happy but dim, etc.
Once they get back to the main city where most of the action will take place, I've come up with the various power groups and their inter-relations. I'm preparing a guide to the island, with all the important places and groups described. I just hope they take the time to read it.
At the end of every session I typically "open the kimono" a little on how things are organized to help my players understand why things played out the way they did. I'd like to reach the point where I don't have to do this so the overall mystery can build.