2004 · Sourcebook (rules/options to enhance play)
The Game Master's Guide for the Promotion of Cruelty to PCs
A roleplaying sourcebook for Game Masters who want to run harsher, less forgiving sessions. It presents ways to manipulate, challenge, and frustrate player characters while remaining within the rules, including tactics for concealing the GM’s approach and catching players off guard. The material focuses on creating difficult situations and testing how players respond to unexpected obstacles.
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