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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Loonook" data-source="post: 5807957" data-attributes="member: 1861">I think the larger issue is that, as the arbiter, referee and storyteller, the DM can place whatever whenever he wants if he believes it strengthens the story.  While I cannot agree with the use of a giant pit trap in the throne room I do find it highly odd that any nobleman is without some sort of protection within range beyond two mook door guards.I feel you are using highly polarizing terminology in such a way as to strengthen your argument by not necessarily answering but appealing to baser natures.  Again, ad hominen attacks are just not working here.  I'm sorry but a single guard in a throne room doesn't stretch verisimilitude. Examples that I would consider that is actually an issue (from games I have played) would be:When a CR X+5 appears out of nowhere to just sort of keep everyone in line.When I cannot follow a creature the size of my dorm building (10 stories) from a mile away on the plains of Wherever... A feat that even the blindest of us could have done with our glasses off (and prove it by, you know, going a mile away and still seeing the building).An arrest launched on a rogue we have been following for the past few months, who had been at level with us through the entire campaign so far (and obviously still very rogue-y) pulling out multiple spells to cast without any, you know, magic items to do them with.And a dozen others that I can think of.  A DM placing an additional combatant, or using a monster with some sense of self-preservation and the ability to get the heck out running away?  Not really 'railroading' or related to 'My Precious Encounter'.Yes, because PC #2 doesn't get to use his best abilities it must be a railroad.  Perhaps your game doesn't have the style where there are some characters who aren't fully combat focused, or who are cowards, or else-wise just not getting caught up in it.  Having had plenty of cowards, cravens, and just generally weak-bodied characters in games I've played and DM'ed I just think that it isn't a necessity.  Slainte,-Loonook.</blockquote>

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