Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It's good to say "Yes" in D&D, right? Everyone seems to enjoy that magical word, but are there times when it actually hurts your game? This topic goes beyond the moment and is useful to talk about in any TTRPG!

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Saying yes is more complex than it looks
5:40 - Does a specific rule say no?
7:34 - Will saying yes remove a player's agency?
9:06 - Does it even make sense to say yes?
10:49 - Is the request just harmless fun?
11:42 - Are the players trying to take advantage of you?

When should you say "YES" as the DM? | Dungeon Master Tips | Game Master Tips | Dungeons & Dragons

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