tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post3498808665950759995..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: Buy a BellAlexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-48881284603815000202012-02-24T11:43:51.781-07:002012-02-24T11:43:51.781-07:00Yes. When I'm done all this, I must write 5,0...Yes. When I'm done all this, I must write 5,000 words on the foolish assumptions of players.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-76257886361117133362012-02-24T11:41:46.405-07:002012-02-24T11:41:46.405-07:00I appreciate this attitude, especially in tabletop...I appreciate this attitude, especially in tabletop.<br /><br />One of the nice things about playing online is there's a historical record. You can scroll back and see, "Oh right -- the room is lit with torches in wall sconces, not a chandelier on the ceiling."<br /><br />But in tabletop, forget it. It's so easy to miss (or forget) a detail like that. But in real-life you would be instantly and effortlessly reminded of the lighting. So, repeat as necessary.<br /><br />Another fun part of that -- most experienced players assume that, if the DM says it three or four times, it <i>must</i> be important -- or why else would he keep mentioning it? It's a great way to drop in those red herrings.Butchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470617214750867482noreply@blogger.com