Joanna Geist's latest activity

Why is it not "satisfying"? What does that mean, and what are the criteria? Be detailed and specific. If they're not the same, list...

So your players know what is happening in the game world without you communicating it to them? Notice how my post said "describe"...

My sentence was shorter, so it takes less time, by definition. Knowing the enemy's emotional state does in fact add to the game...

You think it takes longer to say the one sentence in my post than it does to say the one sentence in your post?

Just seems unnecessary. "3 damage. Bob the troll takes a nasty wound to the shoulder. It seems to have pissed him off." What's not to...

What do you mean? Describing what happens in a tabletop game is the game. How do you play if you can't imagine or describe what happens?

All of the effects of a weapon are reflected in the roll. What difference does it make if you lose Health because of acid or fire or...

What do you mean? This just sounds like playing the game.

Example?

A rules light system doesn't have to sacrifice mechanical support for actions, and it doesn't have to be inconsistent. These are...

Usage is meaning.

Alright, maybe I haven't communicated clearly. I'll try harder. The GM can obviously cheat by not following the rules. The GM is not...

The last page or so of discussion is an excellent advertisement for games that don't require player characters to use gear at all

Like I said, the GM is not obligated to follow the rules in any game. I'm not going to keep repeating myself. In the sentence "The GM...

The cost of buying the power, I mean. Yes, of course it isn't a spell point system. There are better methods, so I use those.