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If the GM establishes nothing, then it's a rowboat world and none of their choices matter because there is nothing to do and no...

Ok, so what is it exactly? I could guess at what is meant by the term but I can't really answer questions about it without some...

What do you mean by "GM force"? Is it a synonym for GM fiat?

I don't see how or why you would claim that. And I understand where you got that idea even less. Right. That's what makes it heavy...

I not only have GM fiat at the heart of my definition, but since I don't really judge railroading on the basis of "good/bad", my...

The is interesting, I have GM fiat right at the heart of my definition. Deployed in particular/bad ways mind, not generally.

Yes, but perhaps potentially very minor. A lot of railroading for me depends on the why of what you are doing. To me the real issue...

Mine as well. I can even name the technique being used under my scheme: obdurium walls. It's when in order to confine the players to...

That's really about the limit of when you can make play be character driven rather than party driven. I fully agree with one player and...

How many players are normally at your tables?

General Update: Since I gave them their forks back to leave the feywild any time they want, they have decided to stay and doo the...

I think those that conflate linear and railroad aren’t typically consistent with their meaning.

The problem is that it's quite possible to use a term without having any idea what you mean by the term much less having a conscious...

Generally, sure, charitable readings are always best. Useful definitions are also good. Somewhere in there is a balance.

I should note that with this group when I did a Session Minus One with them, I gave them a questionnaire about their gaming preferences...