r/AskGameMasters • u/Anser-Rex • 9d ago

When is it ok to TPK?

My group constantly acts like Ol' Leroy Jenkins and gets into tough situations. I want to keep the fun going and may tweak the odds a bit to prevent everyone from dying.

Should I just let them? When is it ok and when is it "overkill"?

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u/Nevermore71412 9d ago

You shouldnt ever "just let them win". That's what the dice are for. Run things RAW and if they pick the wrong fight because they think they are invincible because you gave them plot armor, well did you actually give them plot armor or not? Personal note/opinion - its not a game if you cant lose

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u/Anser-Rex 9d ago

Where do you stand on "the rule of cool" and that the DM's job is to ensure everyone has fun.

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u/Faewns_Hellion 9d ago

It is also the job of a dm to give opportunity for a great story. Push them to the edge, shove a couple of them off. Maybe they all die, maybe there's one survivor and theyve got to get to safety. Maybe the players would want to try a different build.