tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624244242117701070.post7237600238203748938..comments2024-02-05T03:35:05.363-05:00Comments on Reality Refracted: Discussion: Alternative Means of Being In CharacterA.L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05306497273874881493noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624244242117701070.post-40763776146604198372011-02-09T21:36:32.638-05:002011-02-09T21:36:32.638-05:00I would say if he is actually enjoying what he is ...I would say if he is actually enjoying what he is doing AND he is not hindering the other players' enjoyment of the game session by doing it, then I do not see why it is not a valid choice for the session.<br /><br />It becomes a problem if it becomes a habit. I don't know how much L5R revolves around adventuring, but obviously he cannot assist the party in an adventure if he is wrapped Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624244242117701070.post-8448089372212607002011-01-28T13:48:02.903-05:002011-01-28T13:48:02.903-05:00Emmet, I'd agree with you on it seeming unfun....Emmet, I'd agree with you on it seeming unfun. It isn't something I'd be particularly happy doing at a table. As far as losing the in game bonuses, well, the biggest 'in game' bonus in this game currently is development of personal connections and plots. Which, as I mentioned, he didn't get very much of since he was happy drawing away. Also like you said, he isn't A.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05306497273874881493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624244242117701070.post-2455738555825450702011-01-28T12:32:33.561-05:002011-01-28T12:32:33.561-05:00I'd say that this is a somewhat un-fun way of ...I'd say that this is a somewhat un-fun way of role playing. While technically valid, it's missing out on the idea of getting together. He could have done that by himself, at home. You've mentioned how you're willing to reward players that put in extra effort when they come to the table. This player was doing that work in session. So give him the bonus that you would normally give Emmetthttp://www.theartifact.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624244242117701070.post-53004646630303283902011-01-28T11:29:21.016-05:002011-01-28T11:29:21.016-05:00Seems like a valid use of roleplaying time. If the...Seems like a valid use of roleplaying time. If the rest of the party needed the pc, they knew where to find him.Keith Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059044388944936192noreply@blogger.com