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Typical player mindset (infosec.pub)
submitted 1 month ago by Zagorath@aussie.zone to c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network
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TranscriptionThe GM: *Makes a clearly overpowered monster, intending for the party to flee.*

The Party:

[Picture with the text "Hit him with your crossbow Steve!" overlaid, of a large octopus/squid-like creature with tentacles raised out of the ocean. It towers over a pair of humanoid figures, one holding a staff in one hand and pointing at the squid with the other, the other person aiming a crossbow at it.]

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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The other solution is to have an alternative 'out'. Like if the overpowered enemy doesn't actually want to kill the players, but knock them out and capture them. Or if there's an established (non–deus ex) rescuer who can come in and save them...preferably in a way that forces them to escape without removing the threat from being there in the future.