Narrative Control

Hi, Welcome to the show.  This episode Fattig and I are talking about another Rob Donoghue article: Druid’s vs. Color.  What happens when the description of a power all flavor and has no mechanical effect?Hosts: Sean Nittner and Eric FattigLength: 24:38[00:29] Intro to the show.  Flavor vs. Crunch.  Inspired by Rob Donoghue ’s post[00:46] Excerpt from Rob’s article. http://rob-donoghue.livejournal.com/335247.html[01:56] Rob’s stuff. Don’t read it all or your head will explode as per Panty Explosion [03:09] The cons of a disconnect between a powers description and its effect: breaks suspension of disbelief.[04:18] Pro: gives players total liberty to add in any flavor or description to the game.[05:45] A moment of silence[05:47] Ahhh… the Druid.  I loved the wild shape power so much… and then I found it did nothing (or Rob told me so).[06:67] Wild shaping doesn’t mean anything.  You can be a Bearmotar![07:44] Bearmotar can make diplomacy rolls![08:21] Beast form powers balanced with human form powers[08:32] Sea