Tenets of Van Zandt

These will feel very familiar for Hardholme players.

Try to play the character, not the stats.
Min/maxing has it’s appeals to those of us that grew up playing RPGs, but it can be tedious at the table, especially for those trying stay character-focused.

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Do not speak or interrupt during another player’s turn.
Even when asked, there is a fine line between strategy and meta-gaming. While I understand how difficult it can be, lets try to avoid the latter.

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PBtA is a cooperative game.
Please cooperate! I’m not saying everyone has to be a carebear; just because your character is a dick, doesn’t mean you have to be. Remember that everyone is here to have fun and play their characters, and do your best to keep that spirit alive.

Factions are meant to be a friendly rivalry, but one faction alone is not equipped to handle everything Van Zandt throws your way!

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You are not playing against the Keeper, you are playing with him.
I am not sadistic and don’t take pleasure in watching my players lose. I want to provide fun, challenging sessions but I am never rooting against you. This is a collaborative game.

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The rules are a guideline.
I will do my best to fair and accurately follow the rules as written, however I reserve the write to change things on purpose or by accident, depending on the situation. Let’s try to avoid bringing the game to a grinding halt. If I bang the gavel, it’s time to move on; please trust my intentions are not to screw you and we can discuss it later.

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Communicate before resentment.
If you feel you have been treated unfairly, in a rule decision or otherwise, let me know. We can hash it out. I’m not going to be right all the time and I recognize that. Some rulings will be made to avoid tedium, others because I think it makes more sense. Sometimes I’ll make mistakes. Let’s talk about it after the game or in Discord.

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You cannot steal from, or attack, other players.
Unless you and another player have consented to this kind of behavior for whatever reason, I will not allow it. Furthermore, loot will be split evenly amongst the characters present, unless someone chooses to forgo theirs. It is also up to the characters present when it comes to a coveted magic item. There will be no “I take XYZ before anyone else can see”.

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Above all: have fun!
This is a collaborative, fun game! All of the above shit really doesn't matter as long as you are respectful of the fact that everyone is just here to have fun.

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