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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hawkeyefan" data-source="post: 7579242" data-attributes="member: 6785785">I do agree it is tricky. I don't think that GM driven games must all be Mother May I. I generally think if it's gotten to that point, it's because something has gone very wrong, or perhaps there is some other strong reason....maybe a group made up of entirely new and/or young players who need guidance to grasp how the game is supposed to work. But in such an instance, you would expect it to be a temporary thing. But I do think that one of the potential concerns about GM driven games is that the possibility of Mother May I type issues developing is there. It's something I think a GM should be aware of and guard against. Much like running a published Adventure Path may lend itself to railroading, so the GM should be aware of that and do what he can to mitigate it. Every game has potential potholes, regardless of system or style, and it's a smart thing to be aware of what those are. As for pejoratives....I prefer to try and avoid them myself, and I know they can provoke a strong response, but I also know that context and intent matter greatly in such matters. At least as far as talking about RPGs go.</blockquote>