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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Unwise" data-source="post: 6490569" data-attributes="member: 98008">Thanks for the suggestions. I tend to do the same things, my players fear disciplined guards far more than chaotic ones. I like to have the guards behavior show a kink in their armor so to speak. A good perception roll will reveal that even the good guards are too orderly and they tend to look the same way at the same time etc. Alternatively, the guards are jumpy about something, so the PCs might be able to distract/scare them easier. Sometimes the PCs have neither the time, ability nor inclination to take advantage of the situation, but it remains an option.Looking back, my earlier examples were most of the humorous ones from play, but maybe some more sedate and tactical ones might be worth including.9) Big BulliesThe guards are badly mistreating one of their number, it looks like it might even end fatally. The tormented guard won't join in the fight and it will be quiet easy to persuade him to defect or at least he has no remaining loyalty to the other guards.10) Something Beat Us to it.Finding a bunch of dead guards, either stabbed in the back or while asleep, or recoiling in terror works very well for foreboding an upcoming enemy or competitor. Inter-tribal warfare amongst orcs, another hitman trying to take the PCs contract, or a horror awakened from the depths below, it can apply to most settings.11) The Gods Must be CrazyThe guards have found a mechanical or magical item well above their understanding. They are arguing over what to do with it, or over who should possess it. Some thing it is cursed and should be left alone, others want to wield its power. Troglodytes fighting over a gnomish zippo lighter, degenerate hillbillies arguing over what to do with the radioactive power core from the alien vessel, etc.12) The Boss Will Never KnowThe guards are considering nicking off on their duty to do something fun. This could be to go to the roof and drink some rum, get some call girls in, or in the case of monsters, eat a prisoner they are not meant to. Will the PCs wait for them to clear out? Can they influence the decision one way or another?</blockquote>

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