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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ristamar" data-source="post: 7168806" data-attributes="member: 1207">Because mechanics and systems often intertwine with the plot/story (either planned or impromptu)?  Unless you're running a prepared module with little customization or deviation, I'm not sure how you can run a proper game without some understanding and control of the underlying systems, the motivations of the monsters and NPCs, and other objects and forces at work within the game.  A player, even one with the best intentions, will not hold the same views and values as the DM.  Unless by "running" you simply mean utilizing a player as a pro-active rules reference.  I certainly wouldn't care for that, particularly when it comes to making rulings outside that which is clearly defined, but it might work for a fledgling DM that has requested assistance.</blockquote>