Re: "scripting" contests

• In hw-rules_at_y..., "contracycle" <gamartin_at_n...> wrote:
  >
  > > of computer games, with campaigns which never change no matter
  the
  > > actions of the player, or else continuous "Mission Failed: Try
  > > Again?" screens, with only one way through.
  >
  > Well, I don't think thats what I meant to suggest
  

> I'm suggesting that the GM should have a good idea of
> where they want to go so that they are prepared for the problem so
> that they can ad lib competently and confidently.

But if there's still only one way through, one possible allowed end result, the players still have to toe the line to succeed. That's fine for small stuff, picking locks, solving puzzles, but for a scenario as a whole, it's very restrictive and disatisfying if repeated.

Wulf             Received on Thu 31 Jan 2002 - 05:42:48 EET