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I just want to briefly explain my response to @hawkeyefan earlier. I’ve noticed a recurring pattern where posts—maybe...

Thanks for the reply, but it’s worth pointing out that you didn’t actually refute the argument I made. Instead, you shifted the...

The difference between an 18 and a 20 isn't much, the difference between 14 and 20 is significant.

Did you read my reply? The last one or the one before that where I calculated a 75% increase in damage? Or that I think the difference...

It is about your interests, your own words make that clear: You didn’t say one player, or an isolated moment. You described the entire...

There's 300% difference because, in part, they're completely different builds. I think there's significant and IMO unfair advantages...

I’m pointing out the inconsistency in criticizing the authority of traditional referees while giving a pass to similar practices, just...

In a recent session, the players just decided to have an in-character campfire chat about morality and when it's ok to utilize lethal...

Sometimes as DM, once you've got the ball rolling and the players have their PCs interacting with each other (sometimes over banalities...

On the off chance of stepping on Micah's toes, I think I might have some insight. There seems to be a disconnect between thinking in...

Occasionally I'll do something like make an interesting shopkeeper that for some reason the players just love engaging with. For me...

Thanks for the clarification, but I think this cuts to the heart of the issue. You're saying that you're fine with players doing what...

What I want is for the players to explore the world as they see fit through their PCs. That's all. I have said this many times. I...

Sure, as long as it’s acknowledged that you’re putting your thumb on the scale so the campaign reflects your creative agenda as well as...

I'm fine with degrees of failure/success as long as underneath it all a fail ultimately remains a fail and a success ultimately remains...