Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Is it sometimes better to ignore the rules of a TRPG? When should you use the mechanics of a game, and when shouldn't you?
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Our thought is that you shouldn't gate the wrong situations behind mechanics. A classic example of this is picking a lock. There are times when the story isn't about picking the lock, its about the boss fight on the other side of the door. That's the perfect example of a time to potentially hand-wave the picking of the lock
Also, if a situation repeats itself, consider handwaving mechanics then as well. The first time you encounter some guards or a trap, it could be a great way to build tension to require dice rolls and a chance of failure. But the second, or third or even fourth time, consider making things narrative. (Because the situations become less important to the story or the characters.)
But what do you think about this?
We answer those questions and more in this video.
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Is it sometimes better to ignore the rules of a TRPG? When should you use the mechanics of a game, and when shouldn't you?
(If you want to see a master of this principal, check out Jeremy at youtube.com/c/ErasmasExpeditions -- and consider subscribing! In addition to his amazing content, it was just his birthday.)
Our thought is that you shouldn't gate the wrong situations behind mechanics. A classic example of this is picking a lock. There are times when the story isn't about picking the lock, its about the boss fight on the other side of the door. That's the perfect example of a time to potentially hand-wave the picking of the lock
Also, if a situation repeats itself, consider handwaving mechanics then as well. The first time you encounter some guards or a trap, it could be a great way to build tension to require dice rolls and a chance of failure. But the second, or third or even fourth time, consider making things narrative. (Because the situations become less important to the story or the characters.)
But what do you think about this?
We answer those questions and more in this video.
Awesome Photo by Isabella Mariana from Pexels
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► CHECK US OUT ON PATREON (10,000 XP)
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