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Yes. When it comes to declaring what is in the world, the DM is always right. If players want to discuss the rules of D&D after the...

If it is the DM, they do have the right to that power. I'd argue you are borderline leaving D&D without it. You definitely aren't...

I don't recall anyone else presenting their opinions (and those of others) as stridently extreme as you have been.

Yes, sure. Improv theatre is an important part of D&D, always was. What you are doing wrong is pushing everything to extremes. It’s not...

It gets brought up as part of other discussions. Say DM authority. One side argues that the DMG gives the DM absolute authority, but...

For sure. There are a lot of mediocre DMs. Mediocre DMs aren't bad DMs and what you and others keep describing are bad DMs. Perhaps...

My concerns are always going to prioritize setting logic over mechanical balance.

It doesn't happen. A DM who tried that would drive away the players before the game even started. Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge red flag there.

I think that a realistic combat system would make a much, much bigger deal out of morale and fear in combat. Even mundane foes should...

I've never seen that happen. As I said, they are stronger than written rules. If someone is willing to break the social contract, no...

Who says only one side gets to modify the social contract?

And I've said what you are questioning in each and every one of those conversations, because folks like to Strawman that into meaning...

First two episodes are up! I haven't watched them myself, but my sister has. She says there's a bit of tonal whiplash between the two...

This is fairly easy to explain. DMs have a different interest from the players. DMs that Ive asked always cite character balance...

I'm going to second @The Firebird 's sentiment with My Experience being fairly similar but holy heck does it lay bare and shine a...