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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gamerprinter" data-source="post: 5400701" data-attributes="member: 50895">I haven't read the thread beyond the first page - too damn many pages. But all this depends on your definition of 'railroading'. Personally, as a DM for my players, if I don't create a little direction for them, they don't go anywhere, so often its more than just plot hooks to guide.However, as I said, it depends on your definition. I've heard definitions from both extremes. To me 'railroading' is not giving the players any options and forcing them through your story, only as the GM intended. But I've heard, especially from those who absolutely hate railroading, that any element that takes away total freedom of choice is considered railroading. And I don't agree with this.Some groups want total freedom of choice and they do things compelled by their own reasoning, which is fine, but this doesn't describe my group. And if I provided no direction, they'd still be at the inn they met each two months ago. I don't know if its lack of motivation, or one active decision to stay and the rest being just followers.When I give them direction they get to it and get things done.So I don't believe in railroading, but I also don't believe in total freedom for the players, because at least mine need some direction.GP</blockquote>