Karma, Rewards /Consequences Do you use it? If so, what is good, and if not what is bad?

[aco175]

I think it was a Matt Colville video that said "You get what you reward". It is a bit of a powerful statement similar to the old saying about getting more flies with honey, in that it works in many places and not just your game. It works on children and online with people giving you little pats on the head for doing something someone else wants you to do.

Also sounds a bit like D&D and faction points or renown. You go around doing things for your specific group and the DM gives you a cookie or pat on the head. Collect enough of them and you can influence things around you in the game.

 

[1QD]

I think it was a Matt Colville video that said "You get what you reward". It is a bit of a powerful statement similar to the old saying about getting more flies with honey, in that it works in many places and not just your game. It works on children and online with people giving you little pats on the head for doing something someone else wants you to do.

Also sounds a bit like D&D and faction points or renown. You go around doing things for your specific group and the DM gives you a cookie or pat on the head. Collect enough of them and you can influence things around you in the game.

Rmm I'd say you are part right. I try and reward good gaming, good roleplay and team work.

 

[Umbran]

If you have problem players, address them directly like an adult. Don't make a game out of it.

I agree.
Negative stimuli are not nearly so good a teacher as people seem to think.