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ule 0: The DM has final say over what feats, However, in sexual situations where role-playing
prestige classes, and aspects of roleplaying are dominates, these rules enhance the experience not
included in her game. She may customize the only for the player, but for the character as well. (I
content of Chapter 1: Love, Sex, & Roleplaying to suit only lasted 10 minutes? Why didnt I take Sexual
her vision of the campaign or her players sensibili- Training instead of Power Attack?)
ties.
Handling Sex in a Mature Way
Why Include Sex In Your Game? You decide to let sex into your game. Once the
topic of sex comes up in a game, it can quickly, if left
Fantasy roleplaying has existed for several decades
unchecked, turn into a sophomoric joke, with bawdy
now, focusing on sword-and-sorcery thrills and
humor, crude references, and otherwise inappropri-
adventures. All manner of magic, action, and adven-
ate behavior resulting.
ture have been covered throughout this time, but
sex, beyond courtly love, vague references, or euphe-
misms, has been curiously absent from most games. Theres nothing wrong with this.
The question begs to be askedwhy should such a Human beings tend to push sexuality into the
huge portion of existence be left out of our games? sphere of humor, as a way of overcoming our own
Sex is a major driving force in our world, in myth, unease, our feelings of inadequacies. By letting the
and in literature. Classically, it has occurred off jokes come out naturally, the mood loosens, allowing
stage, with the hero of the story bedding his or everyone involved in the game to feel more relaxed
her love with few or no details. The Book of Erotic about the subject and get on with the game. A mature
Fantasy allows for that type of off-stage event. Until DM begins by letting his players know what he plans
now, there really havent been rules or guidelines for and at what level he is considering doing it. Before
incorporating one of the most important classical allowing sexual situations and explicit descriptions
story drivers of adventure and intriguesex. into your game, you, as the DM, need to consider
several things ahead of time.
Society has progressed to the point where it is
more tolerant of these issues and their exploration. Will sex be one element in a single NPC, or is sex
The last time RPGs hit a peak of popularity, the gay part of a continuing storyline in an overarching
taboo on TV had not yet been broken, and the idea adventure? Will you allow the characters to incorpo-
of a major character involved in a relationship with rate the rules described in this book, or will they be
an undead creature (or two!) was not mainstream TV only the province of NPCs? How are you going to
fare. The whole BDSM underground was just that. deal with sex scenes? Will they be off stage or will
Now its a fashion statement and many major cities there be description? How far can these descriptions
have fetish nights at clubs. Piercing and tattooing go?
and other body modifications were once considered Players need to communicate with the DM as well.
the province of the truly fringe. If a player feels uncomfortable with the tone, action,
The world has changed and it is time for fantasy or dialogue used during a game, it is his responsibil-
roleplaying to change and to mature. The topics ity to let the DM know. It is the DMs responsibility
and rules described in this book are designed to to handle the situation.
add dimension to a character and to give DMs more This book should be used to add flavor or spice
options for story and adventure. They are meant to to a campaign. Not every rule will be used in a given
be a serious and mature look at the subjects in an campaign. Indeed, even sexual acts may be boiled
upfront manner, leaving the tongue-in-cheek or down to a mere comment, or a die roll if it is used
snide comments at the door. for a specific purpose (such as magic).
It should be noted that many of the rules pro- Ultimately, it is up to the DM to make sure that
vided in this book are not designed with the combat her players are capable of handling the subject with
monster in mind. A player who wants to portray a appropriate aplomb and humor while keeping the
hardened fighter who slays dozens in a few rounds flow of the adventure in mind.
may actually find himself hindered in combat by
taking some of the skills and feats found here. (Why Sex and Roleplaying
didnt I pick up Power Attack at 4th level instead of
Pleasing Physique?) The lusty wench beckons you upstairs to her room. What do you do?

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