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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Folly" data-source="post: 4119361" data-attributes="member: 62919">I believe a suitable answer has been provided to the original question by Henry. To further plays devils advocate is asinine as it undermines future discussions by creating an atmosphere of frustration around the discussion of gaming rules.On a related note, I have often been called a rules lawyer and have learned how to use a subtle hand while still creating a fairly consistent rules set in the games I play in. My reasons for pursue a consistent rule set is that without a structure the game starts to lose its meaning. Let me use a scenario that most individuals are probably familiar with to explain my point. You are in a discussion about games played with other individual (whether it be at a convention or some other means). One of the people in the conversation starts talking about one of his interesting stories, but as you listen you begin to realize that its not all that interesting or amazing because the campaign (between softy DM or way too much wealth) made the task trivial. It makes the players endeavor lose its meaning when the rules are disregarded. This is not to say that the other extreme is the way to go. Strictly following the rules has its own problems, but the rules should be followed as best as the people at the table can. This will help provide a greater sense of accomplishment.</blockquote>