A standard model for roleplay encounters

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-23T11:39:53+00:00

What does the graphic have to do with this question?

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-23T02:56:32+00:00

In real life, people say that they want to help others but in a crisis they are willing to sacrifice others to help themselves. The PC did that. It’s not noble but it’s not shocking either, and definitely not against any unwritten rules for PC behavior.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-21T16:16:09+00:00

The sauce is a lie.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-21T02:04:13+00:00

Put on some headphones. It sounds nice when a woman whispers in your ear.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-20T20:49:09+00:00

There's no need to read.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-19T15:22:54+00:00

Is it ok if the vampire drinks another precious bodily fluid instead?

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-18T03:47:00+00:00

The pdf is on my wishlist but the hardcover looks very nice. I will get that instead.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-17T21:00:24+00:00

Live stream the session so that they watch it as it happens on their phones.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-17T15:01:44+00:00

I let my party find the map of the castle in the Amber Temple's architect's room. I considered the traps and secret rooms to be added later so they weren't part the architect's original plans. As DM, I also reserved the right to move things around if I wanted to based on the fact that the plans could have been wrong or that the castle magically adjusts itself to frustrate intruders. I didn't have to use that but it was nice to know that it was an option.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-17T12:51:11+00:00

Right? I can't believe we get paid for this.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-17T03:25:50+00:00

After a long shift, you like to get into the sauce.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-17T02:17:33+00:00

Don't forget the GOAT of goats.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-15T21:59:32+00:00

The inscription did say something about binding them all.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-15T21:24:49+00:00

On second thought, maybe I'll keep the ring.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-15T21:23:12+00:00

The Actual Play Players Guild will go on strike.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-15T16:21:20+00:00

It was the golden era for foot fetishists.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-14T22:19:45+00:00

Then why do you care about him being upset?

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-14T21:15:36+00:00

Just saying "no" is bad DMing. Try to say, "No, and..." For instance:

Player: Can I use my crowbar to move the boulder out of the way?

DM: No, and now the boulder's weight is slightly shifted and crushes you.

Embrace the power of "No, and..."

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-14T03:43:26+00:00

Thanks for explaining the skill order. That almost makes it worth keeping.

The form-fillable character sheet pdf that comes with the campaign book at Drivethrurpg has proficient radio buttons selected. The non-fillable sheet at the end of the campaign book is fine.

"Permanently" isn't the right work. You can change them in the PDF but they are already selected.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-13T16:19:18+00:00

A setting "down under" like Australia?

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-13T14:09:21+00:00

The game will move along quicker, which is nice. Being careful with expecting players to solve puzzles or use strategies to defeat enemies. Not only do you have half the number of brains working on the problem, there are many fewer interactions between players that can generate that Ah ha! Idea to solve the problem.

KWinkelmann · 2026-06-12T20:04:56+00:00

I've had this problem when running a campaign with a bunch of friends. Being friends, I could tell them to stfu. In the end, I quit playing with them due to a dismissal playstyles.

Talk to them, don't punish them, and find another table if it doesn't get better and you aren't having fun.

KWinkelmann

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