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D&D actually does a really good job at that with a few minor tweaks. You also need a really good DM, though, because a DM who doesn't...

I think political intrigue with lots of personal drama is the worst, boardgamey is one of the playstyles that it should be good at IMO.

I think the game in itself, in all of its parts, is designed to engage players in the fiction. Not to say that it's a given in all and...

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.

This reminds me of the first time I had beef tartare. It was a really good restaurant in Montreal that was known for it, and it was an...

The best steak I ever had was slow-aged beef cooked rare. It was like eating meat butter, but not as disgusting as that sounds! That...

Nonsense. You wouldn't, because it is against the fashion, which says that liking steak rare is more "sophisticated". Admitting...

I’ve been reviewing everything I know about stress reduction lately, since I’m having problems with critically bad cardiac conditions...

I swear by the reverse sear. Best technique if you have the time I think.

Not necessarily, you can cook at very low temps and do a reverse sear that will turn out as good if not better. Im a medium rare guy...

I usually don't put any sauce on my steak. Prime Rib is the only exception; I like a bit of prepared horseradish with that particular...

Look Granny, what I do in the privacy of my own home is my own business, thank you very much!