GM Fudging Rolls

At least two of the podcasts I listen to have been discussing GM fudging dice rolls. It is interesting hearing all the different opinions on why and when and how much.

I think that I'm coming down on the side of not fudging anything. Perhaps it has to do with story, but sometimes I also think that the randomness of the dice tell their own story.

It may also have to do with laying Dungeon World lately. The GM doesn't roll, dice - so maybe that's not the best example, but it does give me a different perspective.

The comments on the Carpe GM podcast about differences in systems that made fudging easier or harder were interesting to think about. I liked how Savage Worlds was compared to Pathfinder. Not sure if I agree, but interesting to see how two very different systems compare for a concept like dice fudging.

No concrete opinions yet. I think I want to have this in the back of my mind as I GM to see how things really play out. I can feel my opinion now that I should never fudge, run into the reality of player death or watching encounters run off like I don't think they should and the uncertainty of what happens next.


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So, I think the Adventure should go like this....

Starting to get more ideas on the specifics of the Star Wars Adventure for GenCon.

Last year the jawas captured a transport that was crewed by droids, sith ewoks and an evil gungan. (Yes, it was pretty fun)

This year, the plan is to go to Endor and see where the sith ewoks came from.

So a few things to decide.

What actually is on Endor?
What will be the main conflict?
What kinds of LEGOs will I need!

Forest moon means lots of tree and green pieces.

And hey - It's Endor - there must be a speeder bike chase.

Hmmmmm........


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