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I don't believe it is. You deal with those less direct consequences through other diegetic means. It all still holds up even if you...

As DM I judge the result of an action based on the action that failed and only the action failed. If there are other simultaneous...

If opening the jar is uncertain, we use dice to determine if it can be opened. I do not care about consequences for opening or not...

I feel like you missed the point of the question. You had said this; To which Lanefan answered this; And you replied; So my...

You didn't go on the date because you didn't choose other options. You could have met at the dance. You could have had someone give you...

I really appreciate this! It really helps me try to structure my own thinking. I think this made me make a huge realization. I was...

Right. So. Absolutely none of this address what I was talking about, though. The farrier is a normal feature in a medieval settlement...

They are only connected in the narrative of the game. I don't take into consideration the character's goals as a referee, I only...

So, I'd agree that the implication is that the runes always represented the map - whether one actually does or even can accept that, I...

Yes--because I don't think you're right. This example is a case of "you fail and nothing happens". You failed and didn't get the...

The setting being predefined vs established ad hoc seems besides the point. The GM is still in control of all the things the GM is...

If I have the wrong keys to my house and try to unlock the door the only consequence is that I don't open the door. Just like real...

I am very curious what example you have in mind here.

So I was just told that nobody tells us their way is better or that we're doing it wrong. But that's exactly what you're doing. We...