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In RQ, non-human creatures are statted in a way that parallels PC stats. But they aren't built via a parallel process (eg there is no...

I’m sure games prior to this point used it, but not any versions of D&D. Or at least, not consistently. I do recall some products that...

I agree with @hawkeyefan here. There is a clear process in classic D&D: the GM maps and keys a dungeon; the movement of the PCs through...

I don’t think that all GM side procedures constitute GM fiat. Sure, a GM could always ignore the expected procedures by exercising fiat…...

This is wrong about Gygax's AD&D, in multiple ways. For instance: In the MM, Elves are 1+1 HD. Nothing in the Elven PC build rules...

Sure. That's similar to the point that was made earlier: i.e,. the idea that PC/NPC builds being the same represents "old school" is...

The claim that parity between NPC and PC creation is somehow “old school” just seems revisionist to me. It’s a perfectly fine...

To me, it seems you misunderstand me. Again, not contradictory with what I was saying at all, and in fact it's what I had in mind for...

I don’t think those are the same things. One chooses to climb a wall. One may not choose to have a fight… the rules may dictate that one...

You’re asserting an opinion here, mine is different. I’ve never had a player in a game with clear and separate designs for players and...

I think this issue of NPC and PC build and stats is an interesting one. D&D did not try to establish any sort of parallel or...

It's naive to think that putting people on ignore stops someone from thread-crapping or thread derailing. You should know that.

Fulfilling my desires? I am only telling you about my approach in this thread and expressing my own disinterest in whether people like...

Maybe another thread for rehashing How to Play Blades in the Dark?

You're supposed to embrace the chaos and collapse. Seriously, that's the point of the game. I think we tried to hammer home how the...