Sentinel Comics RPG Core Rulebook

Troubleshooting
Not every session of Sentinel Comics RPG will
go smoothly. Sometimes you’ll run into a few snags
that have less to do with the game mechanics and
more to do with game moderation. Here’s some
suggestions on how to deal with them.
Inter-Hero Conflicts
Even when gaming groups embrace the game’s
assumption of heroic unity through adversity, there
may be moments when heroes will disagree on a
course of action to the point where they’re willing
to let open conflict break out within the story. In
such cases, a few options are available to allow
such moments to move things forward.
First, explore what’s truly at stake in the situation
with everyone who’s involved. Ask why it matters
so much for their hero to have their way and where
they expect their point of view to send the story.
Then, ask which principle each hero is willing to
put on the line in this conflict. The principles on the
Myriad has taken hostages while building a bomb
in the subway, and thus the heroes are at odds!
rockstar believes they need to take myriad down,
while muse wants to rescue the hostages first.
character sheets represent the two strongest beliefs
or constraints that motivate the hero’s actions. If
principles come into play on all sides of the conflict
and players are eager to play through it, set a scene
to play it. We highly recommend resolving the
conflict through roleplaying, as it gives heroes a
chance to flesh out their stories and background.
Also, if the players do roleplay out the resolution of
their conflict, don’t forget to give each hero a hero
point for the scene.
When Hero Conflict Becomes
Player Conflict
If it becomes apparent that the players themselves
are arguing, consider calling a break. Let tempers
cool a bit if necessary and call the arguing
players together. Play mediator and try to get
them to identify and express the source of their
disagreement and how important it is for each of
them to get what they want. Then, discuss what
would be the best possible alternative to achieving
an agreement if they can’t reach one after a short
discussion. If the argument can’t be resolved, make
a call and do your best to get the game going again.
In such a case, don’t hesitate to fast forward the
action if needed.
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Troubleshooting