[Morgeruat]

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. I am personally more comfortable with a rulesbase, and bending the rules, and going freeform as needed by the plot, if a certain ability is required that is beyond the ken of that character it should be run past the GM to ensure that it doesn't detract from another players ability to play their character, ie if I cast a spell on another character I would send the specifics to the GM and have him decide what the effect is, it prevents the problems of freeform RP where characters become invincible quickly (i've seen it in one of the games I tried running freeform during the first LoF chronicle) as well as allowing the DM a measure of control on how the effect is carried out (would a person I attempt to charm know he was being cast upon? not always. 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? I think I went into a bit of detail above about the dangers of a purely freeform game, a healthy mix, as suggested by Mistral would work best. 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? I would question the call behind the scenes if I felt it grossly unfair but in general I would assume that the GM has information I do not, and trust that he's got it under control. 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 anytime you do something that greatly affects the world we game in, or any other players character then it should be resolved by the higher power, going back to a rulebase we can all agree on. (as stated at the start of this game it is in D&D terms, using NWN as a base for character model at the very least) 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? If I didn't I wouldn't be here. 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? I think this is a problem several people have (myself included) and not a fault of the GM is distinguishing ooc talk and IC talk in character (especially inner monologue type posts), ie taowolf's reaction to my char's statement about the TbtC, it was an IC statement that was taken as a player statement, her reaction was understandable if taken from the POV of a player speaking about another thread, rather than a characters thoughts, another instance was when the dragon followed my character through the portal in the first incarnation of the game and it's thoughts of supremacy were challenged by the GM, perhaps I should work harder at seperating player thoughts from character thoughts, and throw in disclaimers that what the character thinks most likely has little to do with what is actually occuring. 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? within reason I will conform to b, rulesbased gaming is easier for me, as I know what limits I have, and can reasonably expect to know that others are conforming to the limits placed on their character by race/class/background, but I am adaptable and will be happy to go with the group consensus. 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?I do not.