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There are a number of good systems that do what I want in a Tomb Raider game, and this one didn't seem up my alley, so I'm not that sad...

Can't say that I'm unhappy about this. Not a fan of the system myself. I think that there are better mechanics systems out there for...

This is the illusion described: This illusion was clearly broken. To claim there is no illusion make no sense to me? I can play a very...

There were times when Matt called for far more rolls than I ever would have, it's a balancing act and I don't think he always followed...

PC bugbears are literally designed around this kind of play.

I do wonder how little talk there would be about the character if she were a dwarf.

This is not true. The elves of Norse myth and the fair folk of the celts are decidedly alien in mindset and generally pretty dangerous...

I’d suggest it’s a bigger problem. I mean at some point you get a feel for your DMs style and so in a sense learn this aspect for your...

Perhaps, but I don't recall Matt doing this anywhere near as frequently with other players. It may be because Marisha, more than any...

I pondered this a bit, and I think I have an answer for you. The critical notion is the commonality you express: "in each case the GM...

I never considered otherwise. I disagree with @Hussar's assertion that "failure will almost always be catastrophic." My objection was to...

This is why I appreciate examples of play with GM commentary on their thought process. I know they take a while to type out, and they...

I'd rather not remember the Batnipples, thanks.

I can understand you feel the changes of styles, but this can't be avoided. Let's remember the different "ages" of James Bond movies...

Which is precisely why asking what would happen on a success aids in understanding. There's going to be difference based on whether the...