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How can I impose consequences when PCs commit severe crimes?

answered Jan 14, 2019 at 13:18

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What's the point of having a locked door if the players can just destroy it?

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answered Dec 31, 2018 at 8:31

42 votes

As a DM, how can I address players' frustration with in-game decision-making?

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answered Mar 9 at 0:28

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Why is it so important for the party to acquire the Tome of Strahd?

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answered Nov 5, 2019 at 17:01

39 votes

My players want extra effects from their attacks. What should I do?

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answered Jun 18, 2020 at 17:38

35 votes

I've felt "attacked" OOC because of IC character events. Did I deserve it?

answered Jun 17, 2021 at 22:23

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I am a new player in a group. Another player's character has spent their childhood in a brothel and it is bothering me. What can I do?

answered Dec 27, 2020 at 2:14

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How to reveal a time limit without videogaming it?

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answered Jan 14, 2021 at 17:06

30 votes

What happens if you just start drawing from the Deck of Many Things without declaring any number of cards?

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answered Aug 31, 2019 at 18:07

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Can characters see themselves if invisible?

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answered Jan 22, 2019 at 15:06

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Why are Ghouls not proficient with their bite attack?

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answered Jul 1, 2020 at 10:25

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Fate conflicts are taking too long due to players stacking advantages

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answered May 14, 2021 at 16:48

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How can I protect an NPC's death scene from interfering PCs with cure magic?

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answered Feb 11 at 11:57

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As a DM, how can I keep martial characters relevant in non-combat encounters?

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answered Feb 13 at 0:30

20 votes

How to deal with a group of passive and non descriptive players?

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answered Jan 2 at 16:07

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Are there practical methods for dealing with indecisive players during combat?

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answered Jan 3 at 16:01

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Can an Aarakocra look like any bird?

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answered Aug 19, 2018 at 18:02

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How do I accommodate a blind player at my remote table?

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answered Mar 26, 2021 at 16:30

18 votes

Can a Rogue find an undetectable Trap?

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answered Jun 10, 2021 at 13:06

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What happens to a soul corrupted by a succubus?

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answered Sep 2, 2018 at 23:42

17 votes

How can I utilize overly-violent PCs for character development / progressing the story?

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answered Aug 15, 2018 at 16:16

17 votes

How to have enemies that use tactics while also making sure that the encounter is fun for all players?

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answered Mar 28 at 17:18

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How do I roleplay Prejudice/Xism?

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answered May 30, 2021 at 10:16

15 votes

Are potions and breakable things carried by a character broken or damaged when a character falls?

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answered May 17, 2021 at 11:02

15 votes

How can I help my players that are new to answering story-building questions?

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answered Jun 17, 2021 at 22:45

15 votes

What is a 500gp Ruby useful for?

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answered Jun 18, 2021 at 8:34

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How can I summon a willing target from elsewhere?

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answered Nov 1, 2021 at 13:10

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Can I have Godzilla and the Titans as gods?

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answered Apr 22, 2021 at 12:08

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If you are falling, can you Misty Step to the ground to avoid damage?

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answered Aug 19, 2018 at 20:11

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How do dwarves get their food?

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answered Aug 25, 2018 at 3:36

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How can I impose consequences when PCs commit severe crimes?

What's the point of having a locked door if the players can just destroy it?

As a DM, how can I address players' frustration with in-game decision-making?

Why is it so important for the party to acquire the Tome of Strahd?

My players want extra effects from their attacks. What should I do?

I've felt "attacked" OOC because of IC character events. Did I deserve it?

I am a new player in a group. Another player's character has spent their childhood in a brothel and it is bothering me. What can I do?

How to reveal a time limit without videogaming it?

What happens if you just start drawing from the Deck of Many Things without declaring any number of cards?

Can characters see themselves if invisible?

Why are Ghouls not proficient with their bite attack?

Fate conflicts are taking too long due to players stacking advantages

How can I protect an NPC's death scene from interfering PCs with cure magic?

As a DM, how can I keep martial characters relevant in non-combat encounters?

How to deal with a group of passive and non descriptive players?

Are there practical methods for dealing with indecisive players during combat?

Can an Aarakocra look like any bird?

How do I accommodate a blind player at my remote table?

Can a Rogue find an undetectable Trap?

What happens to a soul corrupted by a succubus?

How can I utilize overly-violent PCs for character development / progressing the story?

How to have enemies that use tactics while also making sure that the encounter is fun for all players?

How do I roleplay Prejudice/Xism?

Are potions and breakable things carried by a character broken or damaged when a character falls?

How can I help my players that are new to answering story-building questions?

What is a 500gp Ruby useful for?

How can I summon a willing target from elsewhere?

Can I have Godzilla and the Titans as gods?

If you are falling, can you Misty Step to the ground to avoid damage?

How do dwarves get their food?