When the rules can go hang...

I was happily running a RPGA (LGR) adventure last Saturday when the barbarian decided to charge an opponent.

The opponent was in water. Okay, perhaps the barbarian can jump that far. (Makes roll) nope. Oh well, perhaps after landing, he can do a Thorpie and swim the remaining distance. 5 foot short? Oh well.

Would it be more fun if he made it? Yep. Very well, I'll do that - and ignore the reach of the creature as the barbarian has only a few hit points left.

The barbarian ran, flew and swam towards the opponent, and hit it with his greatsword. Threat. Critical confirmed. Ouch.

Then, ever so gently, the opponent critted the barbarian in return and bit his head off.

Was that fun? I thought so. The players thought so.

I love keeping the play of the game accurate to what the rules say, but every so often, someone does something so stupid (and fun) that the rulebook can go out the window whilst people enjoy the game.