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Trust them to do what? I've been a player for about 10 or so sessions in the past decade. I've GMed many more than that. When I GM, I...

I will admit he didn't. This is something I personally need (want) to improve on specifically when it is not planned and I'm scrambling...

We invest some trust in the DM to provide an interesting environment and challenges. Why the DM? Because they volunteered to DM and I...

Well, it seems a lot of it is about geography... the examples you share of players map vs. GM map are definitely that. But...

Hmmm your word salient I feel is key in your questioning. It is likely the PCs may observe the guard beforehand in an attempt to...

Yeah, but having thought about this a little more - the roll could be done openly and in secret.

Unfortunately, the hobby is full of people who have been taught to either be defensive about that being done or outright offended. I'd...

Out of curiosity what if it is a result of a random die, in which category does that fall under?

I don't think it is rocket science. It is what the GM thinks is realistic or what the GM thinks this NPC would do. For some people that...

You misunderstand me. There is nothing “wrong” with the way @Lanefan runs his game. But it is absolutely a choice. If you as a GM...

Personally, I think every player has the right to check and confirm things with the GM - whether it be with the numbers or something may...

You as a player find a DM suitable to your roleplaying style. 1 Person. As GM you have to find many players who are suitable to your...

So, the PCs had a liaison to the Council (ToD AP) who was cool and a friend to the PCs. He did a cover up for them, keeping info away...

I have a possible term that might help instead of railroading. Railroading, to me, is a somewhat different animal in that the DM is...

Hey, I was just posting this as a general question not directed at you, I'm not following this thread, it moves too quickly for me and...