tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post2735505003629154858..comments2024-02-29T00:47:06.191-08:00Comments on Playing D&D With Porn Stars: When To Use DiceZak Sabbathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-79487695600102463202017-07-16T03:05:56.445-07:002017-07-16T03:05:56.445-07:00I guess its not that the force field is there that...I guess its not that the force field is there that I have a problem with its the pulling the rug you suceeded but something had gotten in the way.<br /><br />In fact that means its gone to number 1 the circumstances are not in doubt. You the gm know the forcefield is there so you don't have them roll just go as you fire your arrow it hits something in the air and drops to the floor.Gauntlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09040961097797068605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-26070822267666409352017-07-15T09:16:12.739-07:002017-07-15T09:16:12.739-07:00A preference note: I like some more precision when...A preference note: I like some more precision when players roll. If the player says "I open the door" or "I shoot the enemy" in the changed lock/force field case I know that will fail.<br /><br />But maybe I still want tension so I may say "you are drunk so even getting keys out is hard roll" or "roll to see how good your aim is". That way I can say "you get out the right key - you are sure of it! - but the key doesn't fit!" Or "your aim is true but the arrow just stops in midair!"<br /><br />It is a small addition but it adds distance between their success and the ultimate failure of the action. I am not negating the roll since the thing they rolled for is still a true and narrated success.<br /><br />Of course by the time you play with a group many many times and beer gets involved, a lot of that precision can be implied without explicit statement.Jojirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964753232938742421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-33648731863736883282017-07-14T14:45:08.088-07:002017-07-14T14:45:08.088-07:00It's like when you shoot an arrow only to disc...It's like when you shoot an arrow only to discover you hit a forcfield. Zak Sabbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-7680422534463415362017-07-14T14:44:42.087-07:002017-07-14T14:44:42.087-07:00It isn't because of GM Fiat or because of a na...It isn't because of GM Fiat or because of a narrative reason.<br /><br />It's a plot point that will come up later.<br /><br />I'll note that though.Zak Sabbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812410680077034917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638993969706011706.post-6507463848863881352017-07-14T14:42:58.463-07:002017-07-14T14:42:58.463-07:00Number 4 is a no no for me I feel, if you suceed b...Number 4 is a no no for me I feel, if you suceed but actually fail because of GM Fiat(which is what the changing of the locks is, even if you feel there is a narrative reason for it the players will never know that) that will cause frustration more then terror in my mind.Gauntlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09040961097797068605noreply@blogger.com