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What are some alternative methods for running encounters where a PC loses control of their character? [closed]
There are a number of spells and monsters in various fantasy and sci-fi RPGs that can significantly influence a PC's behavior, take control of a PC altogether, or even replace a PC without the ...
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In session 0, how can I indicate that I'm not interested in a heavily optimized game without denigrating it as a play style?
This is a question about how to scope out prospective games where I'm a player.
"Casual" isn't really accurate as a description of me as a player, since I'm very invested in story elements, ...
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Are aftercare/feedback techniques for play by chat different to in person play, and how does it work when we all have a tight schedule?
I regularly play in a game via real time chat. We all have tight schedules, and can only make a two-hour slot.
Recently I've been interested in the concept of aftercare techniques or other ways of ...
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How to ask for useful critiques?
As a GM, I strive to make the best experience for my group and adapt and improve my style and skill. I usually do this by live observation and asking for inputs after the session.
My problem lies in ...
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What to do about a GM that does not allow for out-of-character discussion?
My GM tries to keep the game moving by not allowing for in-party discussion or out-of-character questions or remarks.
For example, our party travels across town to an NPC's place with the intention ...
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Persuading players to be less attached to a pre-session 0 character concept
I am currently running a campaign that is coming to a close. This is fine, and as planned. However I would like to start another campaign after. I mentioned this to (some of) the players, who seemed ...
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What are the benefits of using the X Card safety tool in comparison to plain communication?
I am aware that this question may come across as ignorant or as an attempt at trolling. While I cannot prove it, I hope enough people believe that this question was asked in good faith and with the ...
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How to raise the difficulty and have players love it?
I'm having a little discrepancy with my usual gaming group regarding a topic I don't see much, difficulty, or how challenging the games actually are.
We usually play very system heavy games like ...
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How do I help my players stay engaged (with the game and each other) at the table?
I GM a long-running Pathfinder campaign, and for some time now I've been noticing our group fall into a familiar pattern of lethargy, where only one player engages with me at a time and the rest seem ...
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How to deal with a GM who does not tell us everything?
The session
We just arrived in a village and one of our member got ill and puked in the inn, so we went to the village doctor for help and he told us to go to continent Y where they could know how to ...
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