#164. Bastions Are Good, Actually? Here's Why!
The Eldritch Lorecast
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Bastions in Gameplay: Balancing Mechanics and Narrative
This chapter explores the community's views on the Bastion system's placement in the Dungeon Master's Guide, focusing on its implications for player engagement and game design. Discussions revolve around the accessibility of game mechanics and how they can enhance storytelling, while addressing concerns about balance and power dynamics in gameplay. The conversation further examines the practicalities of incorporating bastions into campaigns, weighing their narrative significance against the potential for imbalances in player abilities.
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