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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    I thought it was similarity of rules. There's a pathway for PCs with 9d6 hp, so I would expect a parallel development for NPCs with similar HD. If we're focusing on solely first level PCs, then, no, there isn't a formal way for them, PC or NPC with 1d6 hp to a level of status or rank.
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Yes. And? What context did I miss?
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    First, be 9th level. Second, perform favors for existing nobility. Third, be granted such rank by said nobility.
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    Planescape Manual of the Planes for 5e on DMSGuild

    Looking forward to it! Always a sucker for more planar content.
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Depends on the context. This might be the guy we're supposed to protect. Or, maybe they are the one preventing the flow of magic and we have to stop them from doing that. If it is contrary or conflicting with the collaboration that the people around the table agreed to, it's a bit of a bait...
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    The GM and players in collaboration. Regarding Burning Wheel, I'm familiar. I have the book. And it's precious few GMs that bring nothing to a planning session with a plan so vague as a non-magical campaign. There must be a reason for that as well, and as a player I would want to hear it so...
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Noted. I disagree and find them quite divergent. I've explained my position as well as I can.
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    One is the goal of the campaign, and the other is oppositional to the point of obviation of the premise. You don't start with the goal, you work toward it.
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Communication is key. It is assumed in the example that a contrarian position is complementary to the pitch and not oppositional, in that case. I think that particular example is a poor one for Luke's point. But, it's his book, not mine. Mind you, I get the point. A strong collaboration is...
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Per the OP, we don't know why the foundational concept was put forward. There could be a good, or at least interesting reason for it. It could be that the players keep picking all magic using parties and the referee this time wants something different. Having someone play the "last mage" could...
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Well, obviously, that's a dialog with the person proposing the game. Deciding that you want to play a magic-user in a world without magic comes across as more being stubborn than engaging in a creative team-based process. There may be very good reasons for that base concept and it should be...
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    "Oddities" in fantasy settings - the case against "consistency"

    Well, for me, it was to limit what was available. A friend wanted to run a Star Wars game and said "no force users". He already ran a game where most people were, and wanted to try something different without needing to take the Force into account. I like playing mystical characters, so I asked...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Where's the Villain? and other musings. Why some published campaigns are great and some aren't (Spoiler alerts)

    Serialisation works well when you have rotating characters. The goal of the campaign is decided by goals the characters have, and the adventures are a means to that end. So, when Dagda earns enough gold to buy his house, marry Maddie and be a father to her kids, and be comfortably retired, that...
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    Pitch me the current RuneQuest

    Jonstown is named after a player named John. Nochet is named so because when a player asked if the town had a name, Greg answered "Not yet." That's what I've been told, anyway.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Crafting & Alchemy by Cubicle 7 crowdfund is live

    Interesting... Hope to hear a smidge more detail.
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    DDAL Polymorph and drop monster into a pickle jar.

    Pickle jars are an excellent, short term method of carrying polymorphed monsters around. It delays your problem for an hour, and makes for a very interesting mine / time bomb. Eventually, however, you are going to have a 25 liter creature in a half liter jar. This ends poorly for the jar, and...
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    D&D General 7 Golden Rules of Dungeon Master Etiquette

    I concur that this is a well done list! I have quibbles, but they're only quibbles, and reflect more my and my group's style than any substantial error. Well done!
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    Suspension of disbelief and education

    After we watch something medical, my son likes to turn to me and ask "how much of that was technobabble and how much real"? He likes to guess how much of reality is bent or discarded to make the story work.
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    Spoilers Rebel Moon-my spoiler review

    I am delighted to have discovered Pitch Meeting and Honest Trailers through the Rebel Moon adventure!
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    Spoilers Rebel Moon-my spoiler review

    Well, I'm an odd person.
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