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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Shaman" data-source="post: 2177305" data-attributes="member: 26473">Depends. If it is consistent with the rules, then I am likely to see it as a new feat, class ability, or such with which I'm not familiar. If it truly "breaks" the rules, then I'm not as happy.Not really - usually this is the recourse of a GM who is kludging to make some plot point fit, instead of working within the constraints of the "laws of the multiverse" (i.e., the rules).Yes, provided once again that it is unreasonable and inconsistent with respect to the rules - if it's something like a new spell or feat or ability, that's fine, provided the spell et al. is consistent (e.g., no contingent multiple miracle for a 7th level cleric).Is it ever really a good idea for a GM to make a situation or story less interesting?Not usually - too many violations of the "laws of the multiverse" and it blows my suspension of disbelief.Absolutely.Magic should, for the most part, function consistently, as should feats and class abilities. When planning an adventure, the GM should consider things like divination spells in a fantasy game or Internet searches in a Modern game, and what information the adventurers are likely to glean as a result. Saying that the spell fizzles or that Googling produces no information strains player credulity and often means the GM simply hasn't thought through the story very well, IMHO.</blockquote>