TTRPGs are like Lego. You buy the system and out of the box it shows you how to build something with it. A reoccurring problem I see is that DMs will take the Lego booklet, build what’s shown or maybe one of the three variations of it and that’s it. It’s done. Not a problem, if that’s the extent of your creativity or maybe you feel attached to a structure written by someone else, fine. Just like with Lego, some people get their box, build the manual and are content. Me? I build the thing that’s depicted on the box, then I smash it up and see what else I can make.

It is becoming a problem when people demand others adhere to the pre-build and can’t see beyond it and that’s something I see a little too often.