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Message: <blockquote data-quote="P1NBACK" data-source="post: 5879407" data-attributes="member: 83768">Ok? I use a similar process. I just don't need as many rules covering as many things. If anything, those things just slow down my game. You're the one who asked how I resolved something and then condescendingly responded with the "DM Fiat" comment. Seriously. You could have said, "That's fine. I would have done it this way." Instead, there is a condescending tone. So, you can imagine why I would react to your DM Fiat comments with suspicion. And, I don't think this situation and outcome is very dissimilar from what would also occur in my game. So, if the outcomes are similar, what does it matter that you had a "cover" rule and I used a "shield" rule to make my judgment call? Or, you used strength and I used the encumbrance chart and items as tall as a character require two hands to carry? The vibe I'm getting from you guys is that "DM Fiat" is bad so we have to minimize it. And, I'm saying, you're still doing DM Fiat even in this so-called rules based circumstances. DM judgment is what makes the game so amazing. And, instead of an extra 100 rules trying to "minimize" DM judgment, I'd rather have clear guidelines for having the best possible DM judgment calls made.</blockquote>