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If we're staying in the fictional frame and not referencing the mechanics, one of two things is happening. 1) Nothing that has stakes...

I expect you’re likely assuming the worst to bolster your argument. I mean… what we’re talking about is a pretty essential human ability...

Metagaming!

The GM narrates the outcome of the roll. He says what happens, and then adds “I’m adding two ticks to the X clock” to represent that...

No, you added on "immersionist." Many of us have said that we don't find speaking exclusively from teh POV of a character any more...

Also, it's so structured. You're telling me that I have to wait for the other guy to do all their stuff, and I just sit around watching...

So every decision made by a player in an RPG is somewhat meta by definition? IRL I don't know my to-hit bonus, damage dice, hit points...

Just a quick aside for those reading this thread and unfamiliar with what might be termed more "narrative" games so that a wrong...

A consequence clock is just a way to be non-arbitrary about outcomes in a way the players can see. A goal clock is a way to be...

Here's a simple example: In Burning Wheel and Torchbearer 2e, if the consequence for a character is death, but the player of that...

God as much as I appreciate Draw Steel!'s combat for its balance and decision making, it's so hard for me to go back to it after playing...

Ticking a clock is a consequence? You don't telegraph "a clock" you telegraph "Alerted Guards" or "Hunted." If the player doesnt resist...

I find D&D combat too limiting of my agency. The GM keeps telling me, "the Orc deftly stabs in under your shield and . . " and I'm all...

Yeah.... Its always weird to read comments on the internet (often by people who clearly have no interest in playing something but are...

You've been reading this thread, right?