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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Iry" data-source="post: 8268544" data-attributes="member: 6777378">This is 100% true, but even despite the potential difficulty, I advocate strongly for non-death consequences. Not because I fear the players having to deal with death, but because there are so many other rich, exciting, and plot-hook filled options besides death. Everything from a setback to your story arc goals, giving an advantage to a political opponent, suffering a curse with pros and cons, having body parts amputated, suffering chronic pain or having dramatic scars, a change in reputation, etc.Some players would even prefer death to losing an arm, but death severs almost all plot hooks related to that character. I would rather save as many plot hooks, and keep as much sentimental story as possible. Obviously, these kinds of things have to suit the group and the player. Many groups are absolutely happy with the death system, and that's totally fine. But I definitely encourage groups who are on the fence to give it a try, come to these forums (or others) for options/plot-hooks, and ask your doctor if non-death consequences are right for you. Side effects may include: fun, anxiety, drama, scenery chewing, groans, laughter, spotlights, hogging of spotlights, cringe, theatre-kid infestation, and more fun.Speak to a health-care professional if you begin to experience death consequences IRL.</blockquote>