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<blockquote data-quote="Hussar" data-source="post: 5431084" data-attributes="member: 22779">Sure, I could have done this in 3e.&nbsp; RAW would be over in the corner having a bit of a lie down, but, sure, I can ignore the rules in 3e completely.&nbsp; Let me rephrase that a little.&nbsp; It's something that probably would never occur to me to try in 3e since 3e mechanics are very strongly linked to the in game reality.&nbsp; Why use a heavily simulationist system if you're not going to simulate the ingame reality?The difference is that in 4e, I can do it without actually violating any rules and actually do it completely in accordance with the spirit of the rules.I'd like to see an example of &quot;skipping past conflict&quot; in any edition.&nbsp; Why would you ever skip over a conflict?&nbsp; Isn't the entire point of sitting down at the table to overcome conflicts, either combat or not?However, giving a new DM advice that says, &quot;Hey, you really don't have to sweat the small stuff.&nbsp; No one really cares if you had pork and beans for dinner usually.&nbsp; If your group does, more power to you, but, as a rule of thumb, you can ignore this&quot; is pretty darn good advice in my book.Let's be honest here, do you actually play out what the characters ate at every meal?&nbsp; Do you insist on detailed accounting of cooking methodology?&nbsp; Do you require the PC's to get enough fiber in their diet?&nbsp; Don't sweat the small stuff is pretty darn good general DMing advice.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hussar, post: 5431084, member: 22779"] Sure, I could have done this in 3e. RAW would be over in the corner having a bit of a lie down, but, sure, I can ignore the rules in 3e completely. Let me rephrase that a little. It's something that probably would never occur to me to try in 3e since 3e mechanics are very strongly linked to the in game reality. Why use a heavily simulationist system if you're not going to simulate the ingame reality? The difference is that in 4e, I can do it without actually violating any rules and actually do it completely in accordance with the spirit of the rules. I'd like to see an example of "skipping past conflict" in any edition. Why would you ever skip over a conflict? Isn't the entire point of sitting down at the table to overcome conflicts, either combat or not? However, giving a new DM advice that says, "Hey, you really don't have to sweat the small stuff. No one really cares if you had pork and beans for dinner usually. If your group does, more power to you, but, as a rule of thumb, you can ignore this" is pretty darn good advice in my book. Let's be honest here, do you actually play out what the characters ate at every meal? Do you insist on detailed accounting of cooking methodology? Do you require the PC's to get enough fiber in their diet? Don't sweat the small stuff is pretty darn good general DMing advice. [/QUOTE]

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