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The disconnect seems to be: There are some who believe narrative consequences are not "true" consequences and that players can just...

You're right, I think we're going in circles.

The DM is IN NO WAY blocking player action/limiting player agency. The group can rest if the wish, but there are logical consequences...

Villian gets away and kills prince/princess?

Yes, as I originally said, For the players to be properly challenged (assuming that's what the group actually wants, many don't), the DM...

It matters because the players want to complete the quest. If they don't, why exactly are they playing? This, again, assumes complete...

Of course the players have to "choose to care," Player engagement is absolutely key in any gaming experience. System design can...

You've completely lost me. I just don't understand. The players are presented with the choice of failure of their objective if they...

Exactly this. The game is about making meaningful choices. Time pressure helps to achieve that goal.

I'm sorry, but who the heck are you playing with? My players absolutely care if their objectives fail - that's one big reason they are...

I don't really understand this statement. The group almost certainly cares about accomplishing whatever objective they set out on...

From a strictly mechanical stand point (assuming the rest is finished), sure taking a rest of optimal. But that's not at all true from...

That actually tracks. The biggest difference, for me, has been sticking to a more 4e approach to NPC'S, which is still quite easy with...

5e mechanics are easier to handle and OP characters are less OP. But actual guidance is pretty crap and was much better in previous...

I've found 5e much more DM friendly than 3e. Specifically, DMing 3e to high level (tier 4) became a difficult slog for me. I've found...