Oofta
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Ok.
Um....should I interpret that to mean that you don't understand what I'm describing, but that you no longer care to have me try to explain it?
I only ask because you accused me of making up problems that don't exist, and while you can apologize for the tone, the accusation is still out there. I would like the opportunity to help you understand that while the paradox that I experience may not bother you at the table, it does in fact exist.
Not sure what else you want me to say. I probably completely misread your post. I understand you have an issue I don't; at a certain point whether I understand doesn't really matter.
I do my best to give advice, sometimes I completely whiff.
For me, lack of progress is enough of a punishment. Heck, I've even admitted sometimes I just ask for checks because I'm messing with my players (in a good way) because I think it can at times help with a sense of immersion. You think having something beyond that will enhance your DMing skills. I don't see why it would.