Complexity in RPG Combat: A Historical and Dramatic Analysis

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I answer a listener question about whether complexity in combat is a characteristic of modern D&D, and then dive into the topic of using mechanics to manage dramatic pacing in tactical combat encounters in tabletop RPGs.

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