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8 months ago ::
Oct 05, 2012 - 11:54AM
#11
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Date Joined:
Jun 20, 2012
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I run a four person group every weekend, and I have a player who won't stop acting out, and I don't know how to handle it, because its gotten way out of hand. He could be labeld as an instigator, but his character is more of a psychopath, and I don't know if I should try talking to him (again) or just kicking him out of the group. Everytime there is a roleplaying challenge, he always results to robbing an npc, threatening to murder an innocent, or even tries to rape somebody (I wish that was a joke). And other than acting out antisocially through his character, he gets mad when I won't let him do things that are set up to fail (crossing a gap by using icy terrain on four floating rocks is something that is not going to work), he actually gave up in a battle after two attacks missed and now he wants a new character (literally just had his character cry in a corner each turn), and then after each session he complains that my session of fighting animal mask wearing refugees, giant pits, and trolls that jump in and out of a ravine during comabt was too generic.
Right now he's on probation, but is it fair to kick him out if he continues to act out this way?
If you don't want to play with someone, you don't really need a reason. It sounds like this guy isn't mature enough to play with your group, or any group for that matter. But I understand you are trying to be inclusive. You can be polite about it. But there's no law saying you have to invite him over when you play.
As for your statement about rape, this is such a very, very sensitive subject that it is a topic best avoided in a game forum. Even among close and mature friends in a private setting, this is subject requiring a high level of maturity to discuss. It is NOT a subject that should be thrown around casually. The fact that he did so is a major cause of concern. You should explain the situation to an adult that you trust. His behavior may stem from something that has happened to him or that he has seen and he is acting out.
A rogue with a bowl of slop can be a controller.
WIZARD PC: Can I substitute Celestial Roc Guano for my fireball spells?
DM: Awesome. Yes.
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8 months ago ::
Oct 05, 2012 - 4:16PM
#12
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Date Joined:
Jun 15, 2004
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I have a player who won't stop acting out, and I don't know how to handle it
Some options:
- Tell him that you are not comfortable with his activities.
- Allow him his antics (since he might just be trying to get attention, and/or rebelling against 'authority'). Don't give him extra 'attention', just impartially adjudicate reasonable responses (which might take the PC out of play).
- Explain that this is a team-based game, and his character concept does not seem to be a team player (which the other PC's probably wouldn't want to associate with). Have him make a more team-oriented character.
- Encourage peer pressure.
- Kick him out (as mentioned, and certainly appropriate).
- Start another group. Invite everyone but him.
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