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Does a TPK mean the end of a Campaign, for you?

Started by Benoist, February 21, 2011, 12:47:49 PM

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Seanchai

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March 05, 2011, 04:06:56 PM
Quote from: VectorSigma;443971Someone has always managed to get away (some calls closer than others).

Personally, using this as a touch point, I've never considered just one character getting away to be a non-TPK.

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VectorSigma

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March 05, 2011, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: Seanchai;444030Personally, using this as a touch point, I've never considered just one character getting away to be a non-TPK.


Well, it's not precisely a Total Party Kill if someone gets away, now, is it?  I mean, once we start talking about near-TPKs and potential-TPKs and all that, it's a whole different ball game.  I've been party to plenty of near-TPKs and a metric ass-ton of potential-TPKs.  But unless every PC actually kicks the bucket, I can't "count" it as a TPK.

Collective Pants-Shitting is not the same as a TPK.  Although it might be more satisfying, actually.
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Seanchai

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March 05, 2011, 06:24:18 PM
Quote from: VectorSigma;444042Well, it's not precisely a Total Party Kill if someone gets away, now, is it?

True, but, personally, I've found the effect is the same.

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