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chaoshead87 reacted to Thomas Shey's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with
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As I've noted, the big problem there is a lot of players have been taught to not let opponents retreat, and often the same systemic... -
chaoshead87 reacted to Lakesidefantasy's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with
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chaoshead87 replied to the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"?.This is one of the best points made in this thread, show that it is not only acceptable to retreat and live another day but that it is a...
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chaoshead87 reacted to Clint_L's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
You pretty much hit the nail on the head. Again, I don't find too much difficulty making it clear when the party needs to retreat - I...
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chaoshead87 reacted to MichaelSomething's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
I assume the DM who wants players to run when appropriate will also have their monsters retreat from a battle once in a while to show...
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chaoshead87 reacted to LPuff's post in the thread Pathfinder Lost Omens Shining Kingdoms Review with Like.
This book goes into detail about the six nations within the Shining Kingdoms. Quick Overview If you like fantasy in your fantasy game...
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chaoshead87 reacted to Distracted DM's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
I always point to, and try to use, 13th Age's Flee/Retreat rule. From their (new) second edition draft: From 13A 1e:
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chaoshead87 reacted to Ramaster's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Haha.
An actual conversation I had with my players. Me: This monster is CR 24, you are 5 tier 3 level 8 PCs with half your resources. If you...
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chaoshead87 reacted to MGibster's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
I'd certainly agree the direct, honest communication at the beginning of the campaign is the way to go. When I ran Delta Green years...
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chaoshead87 reacted to Thomas Shey's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
Well, the problem there is that PCs aren't shabby at making a retreat impossible for opposition in a lot of games either, and a lot of...
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chaoshead87 reacted to Koloth's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
An alternative to forcing the party to retreat,(which may be impossible if there is a raging barbarian or similar involved), is to roll...
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chaoshead87 reacted to Lakesidefantasy's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
I just tell them after a couple of rounds that they should run away. Similar to how I just tell them their opponents armor class after a...
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chaoshead87 reacted to DarkCrisis's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
When my group played 5E they never ran. When we played AD&D, they did. Superheroes v Heroes.
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chaoshead87 reacted to jasper's post in the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"? with Like.
The simple solution is with almost any NPC knowing healing or raise dead is common is to double tap.
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chaoshead87 replied to the thread RPG Evolution: What Do You Mean, "Run"?.If only there was a solution that could be included into the game like morale. I know people have an aversion to this as it takes...