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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Firebird" data-source="post: 9804368" data-attributes="member: 7015803">This is precisely why it's important for players to choose a character that fits into the world, imo. They are already removed from it, and that means dramatic beats don't land and they naturally think "why should I care about these people again?" The reason is because it's the game the GM decided to run today. If you give them stakes and a personal connection to the community then the game feels more grounded and authentic. That doesn't mean you can't have circus parties. A threat that has an impact on many distinct species was given, and that's comparable to Lord of the Rings. But if everyone is an outsider from a strange land with no personal stake, then it amplifies the players separation from the world, and the resulting experience feels more like a MMO.</blockquote>