(09-21-2015, 08:14 AM)Gegenji Wrote:But even in my coded version, there's nothing that makes it better with the use of "would" in that phrase. There is nothing that this follows except following the other roleplayers' actions. Throwing yourself at the ground will happen. It's going to happen. In such a case it's not about agency but whether or the other player is going to stop it from happening.(09-21-2015, 07:56 AM)Kage Wrote: It's just seeing... "She would go to the store and see if there were apples in stock."
She's going to go to the store.
Apologies, I read the now-emphasized line but then saw your quote - which was of a combat-oriented nature - and assumed that was the sort of situation you meant.
What is the difference between
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Kage would throw himself at the ground and attempt to grab his legs.Code: (Select All)
Kage threw himself at the ground and tried to grab his legs.Both still give the other roleplayer a way to stop him.
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When the Lalafell would throw himself at the ground, Balthazar would kick him in midair.Code: (Select All)
Balthazar was ready and when the lalafell tried to grab his legs, Balthazar kicked out with a leg, trying to knock Kage back and stop the lalafell in his tracks.