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<blockquote data-quote="jgsugden" data-source="post: 8677271" data-attributes="member: 2629"><p>I'm a grey beard. Literally and figuratively. Playing since the 1970s. </p><p></p><p>The style of game Mercer runs is similar to what I've been running since the 1980s. When PCs go shopping in my setting, it is sometimes just shopping - and sometimes an opportunity for a new adventure hook. When a PC kills an enemy, or an enemy lands a huge damage attack, I describe it or ask a player to describe it. I have entire 6 hour sessions without any combat (not often - but sometimes). And my groups still want to play with me and are intrigued by (some of) the storylines. </p><p></p><p>My advice: </p><p></p><p>1.) Watch a little CR. I'd suggest starting with Campaign 2. This will give you more of the feel of the style.</p><p>2.) Try to emulate it for a bit. This may not be appealing to you initially (or ever). This may not be comfortable. But trying it can be illustrative as to the elements of it and there may be elements of it you like.</p><p>3.) Don't feel like you need to be like everyone else. Some of the CR cast sit back and watch more than others during the shopping episodes. Some of them have elaborate 'How do you want to do this' ideas, while others just say, "I stab him in the throat." Just do what you're comfortable doing in the end ... but before you settle on what you like, try a few different things to see how they feel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jgsugden, post: 8677271, member: 2629"] I'm a grey beard. Literally and figuratively. Playing since the 1970s. The style of game Mercer runs is similar to what I've been running since the 1980s. When PCs go shopping in my setting, it is sometimes just shopping - and sometimes an opportunity for a new adventure hook. When a PC kills an enemy, or an enemy lands a huge damage attack, I describe it or ask a player to describe it. I have entire 6 hour sessions without any combat (not often - but sometimes). And my groups still want to play with me and are intrigued by (some of) the storylines. My advice: 1.) Watch a little CR. I'd suggest starting with Campaign 2. This will give you more of the feel of the style. 2.) Try to emulate it for a bit. This may not be appealing to you initially (or ever). This may not be comfortable. But trying it can be illustrative as to the elements of it and there may be elements of it you like. 3.) Don't feel like you need to be like everyone else. Some of the CR cast sit back and watch more than others during the shopping episodes. Some of them have elaborate 'How do you want to do this' ideas, while others just say, "I stab him in the throat." Just do what you're comfortable doing in the end ... but before you settle on what you like, try a few different things to see how they feel. [/QUOTE]
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