Paving the way versus “earning” it
I was working on a facet of the Dream Factory 2.0 improved Boon system, talking it over with some of my friends and playtesters, when the subject naturally turned to how the acquisition of a new Boon, such as increased wealth, a new magical artifact, or a powerful ally, is justified. And quickly I was presented with one of gaming’s most common conflations – paving the way for a story event or change versus earning it. There are quite a few gamers out there (you know who you are, grin) that are all about the pursuit of...
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