Wildfire Heart wrote:
Personally, I kind of didn't understand why my bard was complaining. As a GM, it's not my fault if your character is useless, that's your job, and I try to make my games as realistic as possible. I've been using crummy tactics for the most part, but when I do use ambush tactics and play the enemies like they should be played, the enemies just wreck the party.
As a GM it is entirely your fault if a character is useless. Were you not there when characters were being created? You could have steered him towards a more effective character. If you did and he still said "screw it, this is what I'm making," then that is a different story.
Wildfire Heart wrote:
But where in the rules does it state that I have to give you level appropriate encounters? As a player, I'd rather see encounters where we have to run, or sneak occasionally. Seriously, not every problem can be solved with swords and magic.
No where in the rules does it say that, but if your players are not having fun then you are doing something wrong. Also, you are not a "player" you the "GM." Sometimes as a GM you have to put aside what you think is fun and focus on what your players think is fun. If you don't and continue to throw stuff at your players that they don't enjoy it won't be long until you don't have players left.
