On The Shoulders Of Dwarves

### Before the death (1:35) Should we allow death? Under which circumstances should we allow death? Set expectations. Personal example: Uri don’t allow random deaths, except on critical moments or on player decision. What can the player whose character just died do for the rest of the session? [Dungeon Crawl Classics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawl_Classics) [Dusk Barrens after-death rules](https://dusk-barrens.obsidianportal.com/wikis/advancing-your-character) for D&D. [Fate](https://www.evilhat.com/home/fate-core/) ### At the moment (13:20) Didn’t feel resentment toward the GM. “That’s on us” - meaning, we agreed to that. Ask yourself: Was it a good death? Was it significant? Give the moment room to expand. Don’t rush forward, don’t metagame, don’t think about how to fix this. In a way, that’s why we play with dice, to be surprised. Make a big deal out of it, respect it. [The Death and Return of Superman](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PlwDbSYicM) ### After the death (3