Woebegone Inbetween

[madunkieg]

I'm working on a new game exploring parent-less children in today's developed world. To that end, I've designed a system that works through challenges something like this:

Fabula: defined as the story, as constructed through the actions described by players
Challenge: two players disagree on what should happen next
Modifiers: skills, equipment, cooperation, play, and drama points for both players
Result:
yes, and
yes, but
tie
no, but
no, and

All good, right? But the word "tie" feels wrong. What should I replace it with?

[Anastylos]

What happens at a draw? Is it neither yes nor no? How?

[Onix]

Impasse? Crossroads? Contested? Stalemate?

I guess it depends on the effect you want the tie to have.

[madunkieg]

[Rob Lang]

Don't have a tie. Only put things into the game that draw it forward. The problem with an impasse is that when there are two players, it takes an external influence to move forward.

[vulpinoid]

Instead of a tie solution, perhaps an option saying that the wrong question has been asked...this question is no longer relevant to the situation because events have moved in a direction beyond its parameters.

[madunkieg]

...and that's why I love this community. I ask one simple question and get a way to deepen my game. Thanks Rob and Vulpinoid.

[Rob Lang]

[Anastylos]

That sounds awesome. Looking forward to the finished game.