Re: Re : Tracking

From: JEFFREY KYER <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 21:59:46 -0000

> >"It happens because it fit's the story" is far from realistic.
>
> So? Too much realism is a bad thing. I like my games to be
interesting, and
> often realism gets in the way. There are dozens of RPGs that work
that way.
> Hero Wars is different. I like it like that.
>
> Phil.

In some ways, it boils down to which is more important to you as a narrator and to you as a player: The dice or the story?

(clatter) Critical hit. Damn. Sorry. You're dead.

I may be exaggerating slightly but I find that I've always erred on the side of working the story and the various character plotlines -- I want to find otu what happens next and I'd rather not have to wonder about dangling plotlines and unfinished roleplaying. Milage may vary of course.

But once upon a time, I remember making an endless succssion of RQ characters who just... well.. died. Amusingly at times, but died. Would have liked to have learnd more about heir stories. But that was long ago and gaming was much different then.

With rose or ash tinted glasses,

Jeff