59 min
Episode 5 - The Munchkin Effect, or 'What do I do about Power Gamers?' Tableshop: Talking Shop on Tabletop
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Most GMs and Storytellers have had experience with Power Gamers. Those individuals who like to game the system to make their characters the best possible they can be, usually to the detriment of the rest of the party. These actions can be taken for various reasons, but they usually result in a lowered amount of enjoyment for everyone else involved. In this episode, we will discuss various reasons for power gaming, various types of power gaming, and how to deal with them both mechanically and narratively.
Most GMs and Storytellers have had experience with Power Gamers. Those individuals who like to game the system to make their characters the best possible they can be, usually to the detriment of the rest of the party. These actions can be taken for various reasons, but they usually result in a lowered amount of enjoyment for everyone else involved. In this episode, we will discuss various reasons for power gaming, various types of power gaming, and how to deal with them both mechanically and narratively.
59 min