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Nathan's avatar

I enjoyed this article. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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The Polyhedron Seer's avatar

I definitely resonate with this quote: "This can sometimes lead to the dilution of their characters as they become more like agents of the players’ will rather than characters in their own right. "

Some players play without considering that their character provides a unique lens to view the world they're temporarily inhabiting. But every player is different! Thanks for writing this one, I enjoyed the recounting of the encounter.

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Colin Spiridonov's avatar

Thanks! Definitely, some players will always play their character no matter the mechanics. But many players will be influenced by the way the GM runs social encounters, so it’s worth it to consider.

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