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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SweeneyTodd" data-source="post: 2356687" data-attributes="member: 9391">This is what some people call "The Impossible Thing Before Breakfast": the idea that the GM is all-powerful and provides the story, but that the players have full freedom of action.Obviously there's some sort of compromise between the two, it's just that (as we see in this thread) it's often left up to personal preference. I think it'd be great to see more in-depth discussion, as in this thread, about how people can decide as a group where the lines should be for their game.As for me? Honestly, I don't have a plot anymore. I have a situation that changes according to the actions and goals of PCs and NPCs alike. Just wanted to throw in a quick note about armageddon scenarios:In our game, we've got to a point where the climax will lead either to the PCs stepping in and saving the day, and risking their lives, or to them leaving town and letting the Big Bad have his fun. And either one is going to be interesting, because of what it says about the characters and the moral decisions the players have had them make. They're everyday people thrust into a terrible situation, and we're wrapping up the campaign regardless. Heck, I'd almost like to see the bad guy win for once, although I doubt that's what they'll choose.</blockquote>