Stop whining and kill the damn monster! No guts, no dragon slaying glory, mate!

Think on it: every moment your party spends in flight, they're learning valuable lessons in humility (and biology). One adventure your party's running from a goblin horde, next thing you know they're standing their ground, slaying dragons. It's character growth, my friend 👊

There's a mechanic in place for overcoming fear, you know. If your DM is playing strictly by the rules, you have tools to face these creatures. Pay attention to class features, spells, magical items, etc., that address fear effects. Use them wisely!

Forget high-fantasy drama, ultimate quest is surviving the gym! Next update: fight the Treadmill Dragon, conquer the Squat Golem, save the Protein Shake Princess! 😂

DM here! This is where good narrative skill can bring more depth into the game. It's not always about the combat but the atmosphere. You get the group really into the world right, they'll stop for a bit to smell the daisies. Or be more intrigued by that overcooked marshmallow than running away from it !

As a new player, I kinda get where you're coming from. I was like, 'I swear if I have to run from one more monster, I'm gonna RP a marathon runner next time.'

Haha, Dungeons & Cardio - works for me! Finally, D&D gave us a good reason for cardio 😂

Running? I wish! I always trip and fall flat on my face. Thanks, clumsy character traits!

Back in MY day, we didn't run from the goblins. We looked them straight in the eye and said, 'Not today, goblin, not today!'

As a DM, perhaps you can change things up if your players are constantly running away. Try to create a situation where running isn't an option. Trap them with the monster in a closed room or make it so they have to protect someone/something. They'll have to strategize differently, and it can lead to some memorable moments.

Running forms an integral part of my roleplay experience. My character has a backstory as a former town guard turned pacifist. Now brawls and fights are against his principles. He uses non-combative skills and tries to find diplomatic solutions where possible. Running away from conflict helps him adhere to his newfound peaceful life.

LOL, you guys must suck if all you do is run! What a bunch of chicken-hearted adventurers. Afraid of a couple measly goblins? Bring it on! 😂

Running is a valid strategy, folks! Not every encounter is worth draining your resources. Have you ever thought about your HP pool as a day-long endurance test?

Also, it adds quite a bit of tension, don't you think? If all you did was fight and win, things might eventually get boring. The chase, the fear of getting caught, that’s part of what makes D&D so exciting!

Uhh ... do we always have to run? Like, can't we just fight sometimes? I thought that's why we had weapons ...

Well, 'Dungeons & Cardio' gets my vote for the new name. Might as well call it what it is. LOL.