Recent content by Havelok

Player choice and freedom is paramount in any "Open World" game (which is the type of game I always run). Tabletop games have the potential to be the ultimate realization of this. However, many GMs do indeed inflict their grand premise on the players without the option to break with their story...

The traditional "Players walk into a bar" scenario doesn't happen in any of my games. Player Start is an excellent opportunity to set the stage exactly how you want too, especially if you are the type of GM (like myself) who tends to let their players loose in the world. So, there is always...

I agree wholeheartedly. Embrace the unexpected. Experienced GMs know that improv is central to the game. This includes "balance".