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<blockquote data-quote="Zog" data-source="post: 2842061" data-attributes="member: 5083">It is all about assumptions.&nbsp; You are assuming one thing, the DM is assuming another.&nbsp; I would have a chat, starting with just that: 'We seem to assuming different things based on the same sentances.'&nbsp; You say X, I hear X, but assume X+Y.&nbsp; I say A, you hear me say A, and assume that also means B and C.&nbsp; Or, the other version, You hear A, and I said A, assuming that it means A+B, but you only assume A.Have a talk about standard operating procedures.&nbsp; IE - I don't stick my head or hand in anything unless I specially say so.&nbsp; If I say 'checking from traps' it means from where my character currently is to the target, not just the target.And likewise, talk to the GM about what information HE is giving you.&nbsp; A 'bag of gems'?&nbsp; How do you know that?&nbsp; Often a GM has a picture in their mind, but have trouble passing that picture to the players.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Until you have a comfortable level of trust that you are 'on the same wavelength' - question everything!&nbsp; And give details about what you are doing!&nbsp; Give a short version - I approach, checking for traps... By that, I mean I do X, Y and Z - understand?Does 'a cabin in the woods' mean a small 10x10 log cabin?&nbsp; Is this a 30x40 cabin/house with a second story?&nbsp; Well made or shody?&nbsp; Old or new?&nbsp; Kept up or uncared for/abandoned looking?&nbsp; Chimney?&nbsp; Roof?&nbsp; Thatch/straw roof?&nbsp; Peaked or flat?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Zog, post: 2842061, member: 5083"] It is all about assumptions. You are assuming one thing, the DM is assuming another. I would have a chat, starting with just that: 'We seem to assuming different things based on the same sentances.' You say X, I hear X, but assume X+Y. I say A, you hear me say A, and assume that also means B and C. Or, the other version, You hear A, and I said A, assuming that it means A+B, but you only assume A. Have a talk about standard operating procedures. IE - I don't stick my head or hand in anything unless I specially say so. If I say 'checking from traps' it means from where my character currently is to the target, not just the target. And likewise, talk to the GM about what information HE is giving you. A 'bag of gems'? How do you know that? Often a GM has a picture in their mind, but have trouble passing that picture to the players. Until you have a comfortable level of trust that you are 'on the same wavelength' - question everything! And give details about what you are doing! Give a short version - I approach, checking for traps... By that, I mean I do X, Y and Z - understand? Does 'a cabin in the woods' mean a small 10x10 log cabin? Is this a 30x40 cabin/house with a second story? Well made or shody? Old or new? Kept up or uncared for/abandoned looking? Chimney? Roof? Thatch/straw roof? Peaked or flat? [/QUOTE]

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