When a fight broke out, I asked: “What do you do that makes the swordsman hesitate?” The player didn’t roll to hit. They described the way their character spat a mouthful of rust onto the floor and smiled with crooked teeth. The swordsman hesitated. Combat resolved.
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Never ask “Can I do this?” Ask “Is this interesting if I succeed? Is it more interesting if I fail?” If the answer to both is no, stop playing that scene. Move on. Cut the boring cord. When a fight broke out, I asked: “What
And remember: the map is not the territory. The map is honey. You are the bee. Get sticky. Combat resolved