Quote Originally Posted by Pleh View Post
Players have power to choose when the DM gives them the power to choose, which is exactly the definition of sandbox.

Bear in mind that the players granted the DM power over the game when they allowed the DM to run the game for them. They can revoke that allowance by leaving the game at any time.

So clearly, the DM doesn't actually have any power, just the illusion of control.

The above makes no sense though. Sure the players can leave...but as long as they are in the game they are powerless.

How do the players ''choose'' to give the DM power when the DM has all the power always?