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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.Mass effect is kind of railroad. Once you start mission, you must finish it, no leaving and coming back. Translated into ttrpg, once you... -
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Player expectations and play style. My players know I do a lot in the moment - the world is collaboratively built and they have been... -
GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.Puzzle that unless solved blocks progress isn't a problem if players can just say "F it", leave and either completely abandon quest or...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.In the end of the day, everything is player ability. My character might be brilliant tactician and expert in small unit tactics, but if...
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This is why I think it's important to have a definition of railroading that isn't needlessly broad. When "bad thing happens to my...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.I get that some people really don't like premise of their belongings getting stolen. It's not everybody's cup of tea. Same with getting...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.So, to answer posts about "find and retrieve quests" being bad or outdated design. Find and retrieve quests, including the classic hook...
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Oh no! An adventure situation is "somewhat contrived." I literally don't understand what you are opposed to here. Literally, no...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.I would disagree. Just cause it's old, doesn't mean it's bad. It's simple and effective plot hook that works. You can have better or...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.Players mysteriously loosing valuable item is basic find & retrieve quest. It's classic hook in ttrpgs since forever. If quests had a...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)?.While some people view "railroading" as negative, i view it more neutral. Good or bad, it's primarily based on player buy, methods DM...
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There are some folks using it as a synonym for "linear." For the record, i agree with you that it has a bad reputation, which is why I...
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GrimCo replied to the thread Olympics 2026 Thread.I'm waiting for men's ice hockey tournament to start. That's about only event i'm interested in watching besides ones where my home...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What Geek Media Do You Refuse To Partake In?.Generally, not particularly interested in them. Big problem is small page count, long story arcs spanning multiple, sometimes dozens of...
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GrimCo replied to the thread What Geek Media Do You Refuse To Partake In?.Adding to already long list of things i won't partake in. Superhero comics, mainly DC/Marvel. Punisher and Nick Fury i like, specially...