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"Play to find out" in the way Vincent laid out obviously does not consider how a D&D GM prepares because it's not meant to describe D&D...
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There are no task or skill rolls in MotW. But you did state the purpose of the different in GURS vs PBTA = that second part of your...
Oct 8, 2025
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No, so again. What you say is what I mean - you are inserting a play style, or a narrative ideal = not a mechanic. No, D&D and GRUPS...
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I don't follow you here. :P There certainly are a few ways to slice 'play to find out", but several of the posts her are just wrong...
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You entirely missed the content of my post. I said the difference was that PBTA rules mechanics make choices and create new outcomes...
Oct 8, 2025
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I was saying that you were incorrect in stating that the player is not meant to care or drive to a outcome. They certainly can! My...
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This is incorrect, see my previous post :)
Oct 8, 2025
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Ok, so none of what you described is "play to find out what happens" What it means is "The GM ALSO has no idea what will occur next in...
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Indeed. I have only given contrasting examples to highlight where older design concepts (such as pass /fail or Gm fiat) are being...
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Thing is Monsterhearts is not a tool - it's a game. Someone say using a Cortex Drama hack to play a game with a similar premise is not...
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:unsure: I don't follow your point, mamba. You seem to be conflating a "themed game" with an "IP-based game." For example, Outgunned...
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The purpose of this thread is not what you would rather play. The purpose is to discuss the possible criteria that describe what...
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I thought so, but I is also derp :P
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I is being silly yes 🙂
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I think this is perfectly true and valid. I don't think this thread should be about what is "better overall" or "better for everyone"...
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