thread: 2006-02-12 : Brain Damage
On 2006-02-12, Vincent wrote:
If you prefer a friendlier formulation, Chris' Fun Now Manifesto.
This makes Curly go "The definition of Force"
Ron Edwards wrote in 'Brain Damage': "You should go read the definition in the Glossary again. It doesn't say what you probably think it says."
Force
The Technique of control over characters' thematically-significant decisions by anyone who is not the character's player. When Force is applied in a manner which disrupts the Social Contract, the result is Railroading. Originally called "GM-oomph" (Ron Edwards), then "GM-Force" (Mike Holmes).