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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chimera" data-source="post: 1749118" data-attributes="member: 2002">Ah fun.  Another post eaten.  They downgrade the hamsters on this board???I think you're reading too much into it, although I am challenging your reply.Not necessarily so.  Numbers do not guarantee motion.  In fact, numbers often are a liability.  An excessive chain of command slows decision making, too many chefs spoil the broth, too many mouths make for ill-kept secrets.  Does it spoil the book that time passes between events?  Should the entire plot of Chamber of Secrets be wrapped up within a week?I'm not sure what you're saying here.  I don't see how simply saying "You all take a month to recuperate.  Time passes and you meet back at the Inn to plan for X" derails or detracts from the plot.  It's not like you're making your players sit around for an hour to simulate downtime.Would it spoil your game if the various factions had to regroup and decide what to do next?  Are they always 'Johnny on the Spot' with their next plot the very instant the first one fails?  Or does it take them time to gather more resources and plot their next scheme?Likewise, are they all lined up, taking numbers and waiting their turns to strike at your PCs?  "Ok, faction A's plot failed, time for our plot.  And make sure we're ready to go with plans C,D and E if this one fails, guys."  Seems a bit unrealistic to me.Would be my reaction as well.  Because there is nothing to react to.  No consequences, no choices, nothing to be done but note it and continue moving.IMHO, a good way to deal with this would be fatigue.  Up north here we have seasonal disorders from people not getting enough sunlight - or light at all - in the winter time.  Causes depression.  Likewise if your players don't see the sun for days at a time, it could very well cause depression and disorientation.(Of course, this may be less likely if they're dwarves or very experienced in underground activities.)And when they finally emerge, it may well take them a couple of days to re-adjust to normal daylight hours and conditions.Players don't like it?  Of course not.  Players will bitch about anything that negatively affects their characters.  Some players will fight tooth and nail against anything not clearly spelled out in the rules.  It's your job as GM to deal with this.</blockquote>

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