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What are your biggest GM regrets?
(thelemmy.club)
That things rarely go according to plan is part of running an RPG. The players will surprise you, and often this is entirely fine - in fact, it might result in a more memorable experience and a better game.
But sometimes, things go off the rail in a bad way - and you, as a GM, did not see it coming until it was too late, resulting in disaster and a non-fun experience for all concerned.
And contemplating some of my past mistakes, I am curious about your biggest GMing regrets. What went wrong, and what would you have done differently if you had the opportunity for a do-over?
I'm running a Cyberpunk RED campaign, and my players are motivated purely by money, revenge, and lust. I keep forgetting this and throwing scenarios at them with moral ambiguity, or the opportunity to help others.
Bless them for staying true to character. It makes hooks a little repetitive, however.