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Originally posted by Larry_OHF: 1. Should the game be limited to a rule-set standard, where the players make the moves, but the DM calls the shots? The DM would be able to deny a move if it was outside standard, because he would know the strengths/weaknesses of each person playing...and has knowledge of things that the gamers do not. Yes, of course. Had this been a free-form sort of game, the rules would be different. But you have made it clear that the game is yours and being the DM, you have the right to call the shots. 2. Should the game be free-form, where each player is his/her own judge, and the game designer would not restrict the creativity of a player, as long as it did not interfere with the game's layout? That depends on your level of comfort, as to how much leeway you would like to give the players. It is more spontaneous and fun to have free-form, but you run the risk of the game taking on a life of its own that you do not have full control over. 3. If you answered "Yes" to #1, what would you do or say if the DM allowed a move that you personally did not think was fair? If I valued the friendships I had made through the game enough to want to stay on, I would accept the move and make the best of it. If I didn't, well then I would just write myself out of the game. Simple as that. 4. If you answered "Yes" to #2, do you have any suggestions on "how far is too far"? Does unlimited really mean unlimited or does it mean, "higher limits"? If it means "higher limits", then specify those limits please. I think the free-form game is usually a problem only when players become too powerful and say others cannot do this-and-that to their characters. Personally, I have never cared to have a powerful character so that is not a concern of mine. If I find my character being dealt with in a way that I cannot roleplay along with, or being abused, I would leave the game. 5. Do you trust the Game Designer, including all that he/she allows, does not allow, and the manner in which he/she is conducting the game? Yes, that's why I signed up for the game. 6. If you answered "No" to any part of #5, what might the DM do to improve the game's performance besides conducting this survey and following through with the majority of the vote? If I answered no, what am I doing in that game?? 7. If you are the minority of this poll, will you: a. Remove yourself from the game? b. Conform to fit in with the majority of the vote? c. Continue to do things your way until you have to be asked to leave? My answer is in 3. 8. Do you have a personal problem with anyone in this game, and if so, will it affect your gaming ability? If so, will you make attempts to resolve the issue or continue to allow it to hurt all other players on this game? Not that I can think of. Again, my answer is in 3.