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Title: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 02:30:06 PM
Ok this is obviously a parody thread but you KNOW the snowflakes are taking the game in this direction. So if such an absurd circumstance were to be introduced, would the player then need DM consent to heal? After all, they had to consent to taking the damage in the first place so they own it. :P
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Eric Diaz on September 11, 2023, 03:02:07 PM
[EDIT: wrong thread]
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: GeekyBugle on September 11, 2023, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 02:30:06 PM
Ok this is obviously a parody thread but you KNOW the snowflakes are taking the game in this direction. So if such an absurd circumstance were to be introduced, would the player then need DM consent to heal? After all, they had to consent to taking the damage in the first place so they own it. :P

You wish it was parody.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Steven Mitchell on September 11, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
Quote from: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 02:30:06 PM
Ok this is obviously a parody thread but you KNOW the snowflakes are taking the game in this direction. So if such an absurd circumstance were to be introduced, would the player then need DM consent to heal? After all, they had to consent to taking the damage in the first place so they own it. :P

You need to get consent for each attack and each effect.  So if a ghoul attacks three times with the claw/claw/bite, that's express consent for each damage roll and each paralyze effect.  After you determine if it would have happened, so that the player can feel properly heroic and dangerous.  But wait, there's more.  This is supposed to be an RPG.  Therefore, as the GM, you need to role play the ghoul asking for and getting express consent for each attack and effect.  If no common languages are spoken, then translators must also be found.  Could get the whole dungeon involved before it is all over.

It's shortly after the big assembly to resolve this conflict that everything ends in tears.  Someone asked the red dragon to mediate, and dragons ain't got time for this nonsense.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Effete on September 11, 2023, 08:33:26 PM
You need consent to start parody threads.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 08:38:23 PM
Quote from: Effete on September 11, 2023, 08:33:26 PM
You need consent to start parody threads.

Terribly sorry. Did this thread deprotagonize you in any way?
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Greentongue on September 11, 2023, 09:11:28 PM
The consent was given when you agreed to join the game.
While you personally are not at risk, your character certainly is. How much risk is based on the game premise.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Mistwell on September 11, 2023, 09:29:01 PM
Quote from: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 02:30:06 PM
Ok this is obviously a parody thread but you KNOW the snowflakes are taking the game in this direction. So if such an absurd circumstance were to be introduced, would the player then need DM consent to heal? After all, they had to consent to taking the damage in the first place so they own it. :P

I saw a "You need consent to kill a PC (https://twitter.com/huskyhuskarl/status/1700894688096477195)" comment too.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 09:31:55 PM
Quote from: Greentongue on September 11, 2023, 09:11:28 PM
The consent was given when you agreed to join the game.
While you personally are not at risk, your character certainly is. How much risk is based on the game premise.

Yes, of course, but you see my little snowflake is ever so intolerant to pain, so I would appreciate it very much if, while I was heroically kicking your ass you would be so kind as to ask my permission prior to doing anything that may result in injury. Mkay. Thanks.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Jam The MF on September 12, 2023, 12:53:25 AM
Perhaps a DM / GM should run a very lethal fictional scenario, at their gaming table.  Then, after the players have lost their first player characters; the ones who stick around to create and play a 2nd character, are the ones you really wanted at your table anyway.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Effete on September 12, 2023, 03:04:34 AM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 12, 2023, 12:53:25 AM
Perhaps a DM / GM should run a very lethal fictional scenario, at their gaming table.  Then, after the players have lost their first player characters; the ones who stick around to create and play a 2nd character, are the ones you really wanted at your table anyway.

Like a funnel, except for players.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Effete on September 12, 2023, 03:06:18 AM
Quote from: Exploderwizard on September 11, 2023, 08:38:23 PM
Quote from: Effete on September 11, 2023, 08:33:26 PM
You need consent to start parody threads.

Terribly sorry. Did this thread deprotagonize you in any way?

Yes.

And I cried too.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Ghostmaker on September 12, 2023, 10:15:09 AM
In our group we have on occasion humorously declared 'No, I don't consent to this!' (usually after a failed save or critical hit)

Strictly in jest, though.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: rytrasmi on September 12, 2023, 12:21:33 PM
As GM, I do not consent to your requirement of consent to take damage.

It's consents all the way down.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Jam The MF on September 12, 2023, 01:22:23 PM
Quote from: Effete on September 12, 2023, 03:04:34 AM
Quote from: Jam The MF on September 12, 2023, 12:53:25 AM
Perhaps a DM / GM should run a very lethal fictional scenario, at their gaming table.  Then, after the players have lost their first player characters; the ones who stick around to create and play a 2nd character, are the ones you really wanted at your table anyway.

Like a funnel, except for players.

Yes, exactly.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Krazz on September 12, 2023, 02:59:53 PM
This needs to extend beyond RPGs. I'm going to have to introduce this concept the next time I'm losing at chess. I don't consent to you taking my queen.
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Domina on September 16, 2023, 01:00:44 AM
I identify as good at street fighter, stop kicking my ass
Title: Re: Player Consent Required in order for PC to suffer damage
Post by: Opaopajr on September 16, 2023, 03:10:15 AM
 :) I identify that I color within the lines. When playing D&D 5e I inspire myself and critical hit all the time! All the time! ;D