On The Shoulders Of Dwarves

Retaining Player Attention (episode 6)

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**00:36 Our email guidelines** **2:50 Lloyd’s email** [Our recap episode](https://dwarves.podiant.co/e/35b5aaeaa2ea42/). [11 ways to be a better roleplayer](http://lookrobot.co.uk/2013/06/20/11-ways-to-be-a-better-roleplayer/) The lack of engagement is a symptom, incentives won’t work here because they don’t address the root cause. **6:10 Dedicated Plotlines** Uri’s plot formula: the number of plots equals the number of PC +1. Each player character has its own plot line, plus one uber-plot. Every personal plot is the answer to the question “what does the character want to achieve?” or “what is the character running from”?. The uber plot is the answer to the question “why are all these characters staying together?” My parents were killed by orcs - [not necessarily unimaginative](http://www.dmsguild.com/product/198330/Three-Suggestions-for-Motivations-for-a-Character-Whose-Parents-Were-Killed-by-Orcs?affiliate_id=29668)! **11:35 Why do they come to the table?** There are many types of players, and they all enjo