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Cooperative Deliberation

The referee is the final arbiter for details in the game world, but not the sole source of information. They can and should defer some details to the players, especially players who aren't directly involved in the current event. When you asks a question, the referee may have a different player answer it, or a part of it. The referee may answer with a different question that you have to answer. If an answer is inappropriate the referee can overrule it, but as much as possible your answers stand. The result adds a layer of surprise and fun for the referee as well, and can memorably affect game outcomes.

• Pro Tip: This technique is especially useful when creating impressions for incidental characters the players meet. A few surprising answers can turn a stock denizen into an intriguing new character with a life of their own. If you are using the Reflex deck, each card has a prompt and a possible answer for impressions to aid this process.