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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Manzanita" data-source="post: 1378451" data-attributes="member: 10109">Thomas' reply is cogent and reasonable, but it is actually exactly what I am hoping to change. We are all polite and good team players. As such, we are often reluctant to jump in and assume we can speak for the group. But this is just what I'm looking for. I would prefer a response more like this: 'For marching order, how about Octar and Dhormium in front. Octar for smashing and Dhormium for darkvision and stonecunning. Brioc in second rank for healing, and Marcus with the lantern. Next should come physically weaker characters like Mendicus and Ehldannis. Tullius could take up the rear. If anyone would like to modify this, it's fine with me.' This way, some decision is made, and the burden of assumption is off of me. And I'm sure all you other DMs can attest that our burden is sufficient as is. As for the group caller, perhaps simply the first responder should be able to make a tentative decision as to which direction to go & such. Most of you have gamed together for some time now, and have developed a certain trust and mutual respect sufficient for such an arrangement. All of this is just suggestion, merely to expedite the game. Any comment from the players? By the way, I'd also like to know what the characters have in their hands, what weapons prepared or whatever.  If Octar is bringing his longspear & whatnot...</blockquote>