Why is it okay for Matthew Mercer to take control of a character on Critical Role and why you *shouldn’t* do it lightly?
Also hi, Matthew Mercer, sorry for the random shoutout. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. You inspire.
Aye, a good discussion! I believe there are many ways to handle this scenario, and they largely revolve around your experience as a GM, player trust, and ensuring you aren’t ruining the fun of the player. I am lucky to have such trusting players.
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) August 19, 2019
My method in that (and other) sequences I handle with the intent of invoking the terribly sense of losing control. To have that temporarily taken away can be a visceral, impactful experience, especially given this character’s narrative. However… This is a very rare occurance, and something I did only to drive home the “helpless” sense in the moment, and only because we trust each other enough at the table. I would not recommend this method for newer tables, instead pointing to your examples in the article. 🙂
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) August 19, 2019