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Apparently it's not been very well defined ;) .. ala the 15k current thread.

while they did use the phrase 'perfectly rational' i think you've fixated too much on the dictionary meaning of perfect (flawless)...

the quoted sentence continues beyond the part you bolded you know: it's not asking for pure logical constructs of rationality, it's...

The finer details that enable meaningful conversation about it. That is how to reach a sufficiently common understanding of "fail...

When I'm GMing and world building or planning for a session, sometimes during the session when I'm running an NPC things will develop...

Where is this projection coming from? Or am I mistaken and someone did say that? If so prove me wrong. Quote one person here who has...

Note: your definition above leaves off nearly all the specific implementations of it in games like AW or burning wheel. The confusion...

The characters always do the most rational, logical, advantageous thing is a strawman. I do my best to have my character do what they...

For the last time, the cook was only added because of the failure in the example I provided. If the cook was always there I see no...

I agree that being true to character is the best option. If I'm playing an unwise character (which I do fairly often, just for kicks)...

Step one: Attempt to pick the lock and fail. Step two: The lock fails to open, which is the only direct result of the failed check. Step...

I do my best to make the logical choice for them. Even if I decide their judgement is clouded because of who they are. That's a big part...

If the character I'm playing has half-decent or better Int and Wis scores (or equivalent) then in theory the character would - if given...

Quite intentionally so, as in theory character interests and player interests are largely aligned - unless the player is intentionally...

Doing things that make sense isn't your goal.