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<blockquote data-quote="Snarf Zagyg" data-source="post: 8097966" data-attributes="member: 7023840"><p>Based on a fictional work; the NPC wasn't integrated into the party, but was more of an "object" to be activated. It had a function at a set point, and it also had the ability to "help" the party one time (sort of a "wish" or "divine intercession" spell) but did not otherwise interact.</p><p></p><p>It worked out well, but, of course, the party never invoked the one-use "help" because they always were saving it for something more important, even though some PCs ended up perma-killed. It's kind of funny how that works.</p><p></p><p>I strongly disagree with the use of DM NPCs as noted; although there are occasions when the PCs will have hireling or henchmen; if they become integrated into the party, then they go under player control.</p><p></p><p>Again, I've just seen a lot of DMs have a blind spot about this. No DM ever thinks that their DM NPC is a problem. It's only other tables. Kinda like how everyone is a great driver- it's all the other maniacs out there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snarf Zagyg, post: 8097966, member: 7023840"] Based on a fictional work; the NPC wasn't integrated into the party, but was more of an "object" to be activated. It had a function at a set point, and it also had the ability to "help" the party one time (sort of a "wish" or "divine intercession" spell) but did not otherwise interact. It worked out well, but, of course, the party never invoked the one-use "help" because they always were saving it for something more important, even though some PCs ended up perma-killed. It's kind of funny how that works. I strongly disagree with the use of DM NPCs as noted; although there are occasions when the PCs will have hireling or henchmen; if they become integrated into the party, then they go under player control. Again, I've just seen a lot of DMs have a blind spot about this. No DM ever thinks that their DM NPC is a problem. It's only other tables. Kinda like how everyone is a great driver- it's all the other maniacs out there. [/QUOTE]
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