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I think it says something about our perspectives that my own interest and engagement with the hobby comes in the reverse direction...

I think you can approach both as if they are real, or as if they are settings in service to play. But I do think when you prioritize a...

I think it kind of depends on how many players you have and their ability to be invested in each other's characters. I wouldn't run...

I've clarified it a few times for you now, Max. I'll do it one more time. The GM makes decisions about the game that he's going to...

That is something Narrativist design does better. I can accommodate PvP conflict in my Living World Campaigns, but that runs into the...

Particularly important to how I normally play is that when "Prove it" occurs, and they don't, that's not a fail state. That's just an...

Sorcerer does not even assume the characters know each other at the start of play! So fundamental to understanding a lot of these games...

I think adjacent in terms of technique, but likely not in terms of creative goals. Ambition and greed can be fine passions after all...

So, most Narrativist designs, are more concerned with characters as individuals. The concept of all the players part of a group is not...

For sure. Apathetic to play, or "just showing up to roll dice and be there" players are a very large contingent, and also work much...

Assuming this is accurate, and @Campbell feel free to weigh in if it is not. I think I am drilling down more on the distinction here...

So, here's the formulation: There is nothing here about plot points, character arcs, dramatic momentum, interpersonal drama or the...

How does one derive this crucible or create a world/setting as needed to present a premise to test? Is it via collaboration or is the GM...

World of Darkness games?

I'm not speaking to your description of living world stuff here. My entire post was directed entirely towards your description of...