On The Shoulders Of Dwarves

### Why conflict? The basis for drama, having to overcome, having to decide, bringing change. ### No conflict (2:23) One of the first things that newbie improvisers and GM do when they feel there isn't enough excitement is to add a conflict to create drama. Do not be afraid to let an encounter play out without a conflict. Let the heroes be pleasantly surprised by the old count that is happy to cooperate and offer them tea and biscuits. A session of polite and engaging conversation is an excellent chance for character development, world building and ideas generation. ["When in doubt, have a man come through a door with a gun in his hand."](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChandlersLaw) Our episode on [Pacing](https://dwarves.podiant.co/e/35d6a449eb83ba/). ### Social conflict (5:25) In [Fate](https://www.evilhat.com/home/fate-core/) there is no difference between a brawl and a social conflict. In both you roll attacks and deal damage. The only difference is that a social attack can be a snide rem