Can you choose not to Run Away and just suffer the Bad Stuff?

[Zachary1234]

Can a player choose not to attempt to run away, and just incur the bad stuff anyway?

[MunchkinMan]

No, you must try to Run Away.

We actually cover this in the FAQ:

Originally Posted by The FAQ

Q. Do I have to Run Away? What if I WANT to die?
A. Your character does not want to die. Your character will always TRY to Run Away. If you want to die, hope for a bad die roll.