The subject came up in a thread about whether a DM ever would change the hit points of monsters during an encounter. This is an example of "fudging", when the DM overrules what the dice say, or makes other modifications in the middle of play without the players' awareness.
I don't want DM's to worry if their players will leave or dislike them for doing this. Even if I didn't like it, I would never consider leaving a group over it, if it came to my attention. This thread is about how to encourage more patience and cooperation in a group. Let's say, for example, the DM is caught fudging something. I think he should say it was an accident, and offer to take it back if the players would like that. But I also encourage the DM to do this whenever he feels it's worth it, and keep it secret.
I don't feel it's something the DM has enough latitude to do in the open. There are too many players who would object, and if it would break a group apart, it certainly should be kept secret.
I don't want DM's to worry if their players will leave or dislike them for doing this. Even if I didn't like it, I would never consider leaving a group over it, if it came to my attention. This thread is about how to encourage more patience and cooperation in a group. Let's say, for example, the DM is caught fudging something. I think he should say it was an accident, and offer to take it back if the players would like that. But I also encourage the DM to do this whenever he feels it's worth it, and keep it secret.
I don't feel it's something the DM has enough latitude to do in the open. There are too many players who would object, and if it would break a group apart, it certainly should be kept secret.