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<blockquote data-quote="Clint_L" data-source="post: 9508962" data-attributes="member: 7035894">I think that D&amp;D works well with players who don't want to do a ton of creative work. It's basically designed for that, really. But it can accommodate player creativity perfectly well, it's just that the official books kind of train DMs to assume the role of primary or sole author, aside from very narrow slices left available to players (typically strategic choices and maybe a bit of character backstory).This is not a criticism of D&amp;D, which is a game I very much enjoy. Just my observation of the type of game it is. In fact, I think this can be a strength, because it is easier for everyone to play except the DM. If I want to run, say Monster Hearts, I have to find some players who are willing to invest. But you can still run D&amp;D in a way that is more inclusive of meaningful player contributions to the overall story and setting. Or not. If you have a big story to tell and fantastic world to explore, and your players are into it, then it's probably going to be an amazing campaign.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Clint_L, post: 9508962, member: 7035894"] I think that D&D works well with players who don't want to do a ton of creative work. It's basically designed for that, really. But it can accommodate player creativity perfectly well, it's just that the official books kind of train DMs to assume the role of primary or sole author, aside from very narrow slices left available to players (typically strategic choices and maybe a bit of character backstory). This is not a criticism of D&D, which is a game I very much enjoy. Just my observation of the type of game it is. In fact, I think this can be a strength, because it is easier for everyone to play except the DM. If I want to run, say [I]Monster Hearts,[/I] I have to find some players who are willing to invest. But you can still run D&D in a way that is more inclusive of meaningful player contributions to the overall story and setting. Or not. If you have a big story to tell and fantastic world to explore, and your players are into it, then it's probably going to be an amazing campaign. [/QUOTE]

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