Negotiation X Monster: Guide |verified|

Before any negotiation, name your monster (e.g., “I’m bringing my Fear of Looking Weak”). Naming it halves its power. Angle 2: The Game Master’s Guide – Negotiation Encounters with Monsters (TTRPG) Best for: D&D, Pathfinder, or indie RPG content creators.

| Monster | Negotiation Behavior | Taming Strategy | |--------|----------------------|------------------| | (Aggression) | Threats, ultimatums, raised voice | Stay low & slow: Lower your tone, pause 6 seconds before replying. Use “I notice you seem passionate about X.” | | The Ghost (Silence/Withdrawal) | Shuts down, refuses to share info | Ask open, gentle probes: “What would need to be true for you to feel safe sharing your view?” | | The Mimic (Fake agreement) | Says “yes” but has no intent to follow through | Verify via commitments: Ask “How will you measure success by Friday?” | | The Hydra (Constant shifting demands) | Each concession reveals two new demands | Cut off heads: Write all demands down. Say, “Let’s prioritize these. Only the top 3 are in scope.” | negotiation x monster guide

The "monsters" in negotiation are internal: fear, anger, ego, and scarcity mindset. Before any negotiation, name your monster (e