Aw, come on now. They saved them fair and square within the bounds presented to them, and they almost certainly did it because they genuinely liked them. And you cheated them out of that win for… what?
Don’t let your attachment to a pre-conceived idea of how things will go cause you to deny your players something that they’ve rightfully earned, especially when it’s likely a small flavour thing that they care about. That minor NPC isn’t going to break any plots or questlines.
100% I care far more about relationships with NPCs than the overall plot. I favor role play over battle. The experience is more enjoyable if the GM honors the decisions and efforts of the players. Then everyone can discuss and laugh about the debacle afterward. I’m going to tell my GM how much I appreciate him now!
Aw, come on now. They saved them fair and square within the bounds presented to them, and they almost certainly did it because they genuinely liked them. And you cheated them out of that win for… what?
Don’t let your attachment to a pre-conceived idea of how things will go cause you to deny your players something that they’ve rightfully earned, especially when it’s likely a small flavour thing that they care about. That minor NPC isn’t going to break any plots or questlines.
100% I care far more about relationships with NPCs than the overall plot. I favor role play over battle. The experience is more enjoyable if the GM honors the decisions and efforts of the players. Then everyone can discuss and laugh about the debacle afterward. I’m going to tell my GM how much I appreciate him now!