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Old 07-28-2011, 07:44 PM
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As a GM I feel it's useful to give players a multiple choice - a couple of options which are really stupid, one which the GM is prepared to go with although it's unlikely the PCs would, and another couple which are the preferred GM options.
There needs to be some structure provided by the GM or else the players tend to wander all over the place without setting themselves any real targets. Too much structure though and players get turned off.

One "tool" I've used in the past to good effect is having a Spetnaz team chasing the PCs. Every time they look like they're settling in and getting too comfortable I have them appear on the horizon to spur them back onto the road. Rumours of powerful enemies are also great for channelling PCs in certain directions without dictating their exact path.
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