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Setup

Establish The World at the table; setting, tone, and stakes

Play Loop

1. Set the Scene
   • build from their last choice (they chose to go to the temple)
   • honor or twist their expectations (ghouls attack as expected OR are friendly?)
   • push character buttons (challenge what they care about)
   • describe using multiple senses
2. WHAT DO YOU DO?
3. Rolls change the situation:
   • Success: Yes, but... goal + opportunity/complication
   • Failure: No, and... fail + escalation/reveal
   • Bargain: succeed IF you accept [cost/risk]
4. Use NPCs: to deliver information, offer opportunities, escalate conflict
5. Fast-forward through the boring stuff; keep it moving