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For questions about the practical arts and methods applied to gamemastering (GMing).
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How do I discourage or work with "nuke it from orbit" solutions?
Well, I'm thinking you're asking the wrong question.
You're asking us how to prevent players from using solution X, but why do you actually want to prevent that? Because it eliminates some of the obs …
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How should a GM deal with "standing orders?"
What is the real problem
I think the problem isn't the standing orders themselves. The problem is creating the need to issue them!
You have to ask yourself what exactly you're trying to achieve by n …
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Good techniques for getting player-character backgrounds integrated into the game?
Its difficult to actually say "how to" on such a broad and subjective subject, so I want to try to answer the question the other way around - "how not to".
First of all, dont use short meaningless b …
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What should the GM do when players constantly argue?
If I understand correctly, the problem is that the group is having trouble agreeing on what to do next, and they tend to waste game time arguing on it? They argue on all levels of problems, from the p …
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How to describe combat with brutes
If I correctly understand the question being asked, you are asking us for effective techniquest to use in describing combat against multiple oponents.
I could answer this in an system-agnostic manner, …
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How can we make overcoming a language problem interesting?
I have a few ideas, but they do not involve FATE mechanics, and are quite system agnostic. On the other hand, they may not fit your setting, game mood or personal preferences, but still I'm going to g …
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