General Plot Twists

Based on S.J. Ross' Big RPG Plot List.

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1,Dangerous Bedfellow''': Protagonists must work alongside someone who is normally a villain. 1,Uncomfortable Bedfellow''': Protagonists must work alongside someone who is normally a rival. 1,He’s Just A Pain To Work With''': Protagonists must work alongside someone who is unpleasant or problematic. 1,Inversion''': The victim is the real antagonist, while the apparent antagonist is the victim. 1,Opportunity for Debt''': Protagonists meet others who can help them... for a favor. 1,Curse You For Your Sudden But Inevitable Betrayal!''': The villain is somebody the protagonists know personally, even to the point of respect or love. 1,No Violence''': Protagonists must succeed without violence. 1,Be Discreet''': Protagonists must succeed while using special discretion. 1,Up Shit Creek''': Protagonists must succeed without powers, equipment, or other resources they usually have. 1,It’s You! ‘‘Again’’!''': The antagonist is a recurring foil. 1,Where Others Have Failed Before''': Another group comparable to the protagonists has already failed, and their remains provide clues. 1,Oh S***, Bystanders''': There are innocents nearby that the protagonists must keep safe while dealing with the adventure. 1,Oh Crap!''': The adventure begins suddenly and without warning or buildup. 1,I’m Not Who You Think I Am''': The protagonists must pretend to be someone else. 1,Doing A Snape''': The protagonists must pretend to be themselves but with very different allegiances, values or tastes. 1,Bang!''': The protagonists can’t do everything and must choose between two evils. 1,It’s A Simple Word''': The protagonists must make a personal sacrifice or others will suffer. 1,Fire-Fighting''': The protagonists aren’t asked to solve the problem, just to render aid against a larger issue. 1,Messianic Complex''': One of the protagonists is presumed to be a savior and/or patsy, which is the adventure’s kicker. 1,Enter The Rivals''': There is another group of protagonist-like characters ‘‘competing’’ on the same adventure.
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