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Whist your example is somewhat extreme, I think most people do this to some extent. I know I do, which is why I very much prefer text...

I've seen that happen. A lot, actually! I've had players insist that a spell doesn't have a Saving Throw when I ask which Save it is...

The designers of Heroes of the Borderlands felt that they needed to define HP. As far as I can tell, they did it in a number of places!

You do have a point. After all, there is something to be said for being very clear in instructions. But, in 2025, I really don't think...

I sometimes DM for a friend who is a skimmer as he reads. He doesn’t seem to be aware that he’s skimming. If when he casts a spell, I...

The hit point tokens say HP on them, are the shape of hearts, are punched out from a punch board where they are labeled “Hit Point...

if OPs players were unable to find this entry explaining Hit Points in a 30 page booklet, i would certainly not recommend they start...

Yeah, I understand what you mean, but I whole-heartedly disagree with you. I get that you had a bad experience, and maybe you're right...

These both feel kind of over the top. Why not just get one Starter Set, like Gleemax intended, look through it before you meet up, and...

I’m honestly quite stunned that anyone would be utterly clueless what hit points or health tokens are in a rpg game, especially when...

I don't really see why it has to be a matter of "fault" or "blame": I work in customer support, and I talk to pefectly intelligent...