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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Belen" data-source="post: 2178820" data-attributes="member: 1405">If a DM has something happen, or an NPC do something that "breaks" the rules, does it bother you in any way?Yes and no.  I will never break the rules during an encounter.  Rather, I create new rules or break rules to create an off-screen or non-encounter effect.  Such as magical wall warding the entire Northern Waste, or a human who seems to have found the fountain of youth and this is ancient, yet appear young, or creating tension through weird, yet non-life threatening effects etc.  The rules should not be broken for encounters, because that is where the PCs shine.  Is it OK if the "something" is interesting, or makes for a good story?Yes, but see my further comments above.If a DM prevents or disallows a PC from doing something within the rules, does it bother you in any way?Yes.  Unless it was clearly house-ruled from the beginning of the game.Is it OK if the "something" would make the situation less interesting, or undermine the story?No.  As a GM, you roll with the punches.  If your BBEG dies, then make his boss etc.Is it good DMing to bend/break the game rules for the sake of a good story?Yes and no.  See aboveIs it good DMing to make the story work within the rules?Yes.  When those rules directly affect the players, such as encounters.  No.  The tapestry of the world does not need to follow every rule to the tee.</blockquote>