I'd never be able to do that. That's just flabbergasting. I usually run out of jokes after a year and it's only a few months later that they get tired of me asking for their sister's phone number.
My impression is that this is fairly common. Not >50% common, but common nontheless. I like your advancement rate, personally. Keeps things fresh. So long as you don't run out of levels before you run out of campaign.
There is a rumor going around that I am Bruce Campbell.
While I do have every bit of his humor and charisma, I'm actually much more handome.
Sincerely,
Tale
Their business plans seems to be reasonable to me. I can't think of anything in particular I would change. I definitely wouldn't aim for a whole new direction.
Torture and violence do not work that well. Victims subject to these methods will say anything to get it to stop. The difference between getting anything and getting the truth is key.
If a player fails intimidation and resorts to violence, he gets lies.
Fascinating. Because I do the opposite. If I don't sound like a dick, I toss in a couple of insults.
My favorite people to insult are Halflings. Stupid useless Halflings.
And I just read this past week that the origin of "bullet proof" is armor that has been tested against bullets. Buyers would actually look for the dent. Not the hole.