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Your empathy is ruining your campaign.In this video, I break down the behavioral science behind why "nice" DMs create disengaged players, and how adopting a philosophy of strategic apathy transforms your table into a place where every victory actually means something.We're talking cognitive psychology, Nietzsche, Camus, dice-fudging, the Gygax paradox, and a full framework for running a game where the stakes are real.Stop protecting your players. Start respecting them.#ttrpg #gamemaster #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #nietzsche #tabletopgaming #gmtips
By Vindicta RPGsYour empathy is ruining your campaign.In this video, I break down the behavioral science behind why "nice" DMs create disengaged players, and how adopting a philosophy of strategic apathy transforms your table into a place where every victory actually means something.We're talking cognitive psychology, Nietzsche, Camus, dice-fudging, the Gygax paradox, and a full framework for running a game where the stakes are real.Stop protecting your players. Start respecting them.#ttrpg #gamemaster #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #nietzsche #tabletopgaming #gmtips