As someone who’s been rolling dice and slaying dragons in the fantastical realms of Dungeons and Dragons for years, I’ve come to appreciate the delicate balance between creativity and structure in this beloved game. The game’s allure lies in its blend of boundless imagination and a well-crafted set of rules that ensure fairness and challenge.
However, every seasoned player knows the unique frustration that bubbles up when you find yourself at a table where the Dungeon Master (DM) seems to view the rulebook more as a loose set of guidelines than the sacred tome it is.
Recently, one DM caught heat on reddit from the party for not following standard D&D combat rules. Obviously, this greatly frustrates everyone. Read on for the full story.