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submitted 10 months ago by Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works to c/rpg@ttrpg.network

What about the idea which at first looks pretty cool but end-up at worst not bringing anything to the game at worst being boring to play ?

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[-] blipcast@ttrpg.network 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I've found this trope works best when all players know the secret, but the characters don't. If it's a cool, interesting secret, everyone can play into it and enjoy the dramatic irony.

[-] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 4 points 10 months ago

I had it work masterfully in a limited game (one shot turned into two sessions) where everyone had a secret agenda. I took inspiration from one of the unknown armies one shots, I think.

I think because everyone has their own secret, and didn't know the other people had secrets, it worked out great. It easily could've failed though.

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