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Another pet peeve of mine are "experts". Basically they are the "rules lawyers of reality". These are the folks who know how something works ir real life and argues that the rules have it all wrong and insist on changing the GM's ruling to fit what would happen in real life.
Especially an historical RPG with an "expert" running the game or worse playing in it. If we get somethign wrong deal with it, its a game.
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Another pet peeve of mine are "experts". Basically they are the "rules lawyers of reality". These are the folks who know how something works ir real life and argues that the rules have it all wrong and insist on changing the GM's ruling to fit what would happen in real life.Especially an historical RPG with an "expert" running the game or worse playing in it. If we get somethign wrong deal with it, its a game.
+1!
My Beloved Spouse (Kobold chorus: "We love you!") is a serious history geek. Does that stop us from having fun and playing a FANTASY RPG? No. She knows it's a game.
But I have encountered those who:
1) Reenact historical battles.
2) Read Turtledove.
3) Make gaming suck for the people they play with.
Rar!
But I have encountered those who:1) Reenact historical battles.
2) Read Turtledove.
3) Make gaming suck for the people they play with.Rar!
I have taken to giving people situational bonuses based on how well they describe things. This channels the "I haz an Expertize!" players into using that knowledge to entertain others at the table, when they have enough of a clue.
When the DM makes you sit at the other end of the table for peeking at his notes.
Maybe if you didn't provide "hints" to the other players...
That's why I bookmark monsters that aren't actually in the adventure, setting out their minis in case someone looks. ("A behir? We're only third level!")
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That's why I bookmark monsters that aren't actually in the adventure, setting out their minis in case someone looks. ("A behir? We're only third level!")
Hehe, you've nailed that one on the head. I like to add in some lower level stuff too so that they think I've juiced up some encounters when I'll never actually use them.
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That's why I bookmark monsters that aren't actually in the adventure, setting out their minis in case someone looks. ("A behir? We're only third level!")
Funny quick story. My group of APL 6 PC's are trudging through the adventure "Eye of the Beholder" and my wife's looking at a printout when I look up to say something.
I've had a few gaming horror stories, but the one I vividly recall was a certain game from my high school days. The husband of one of my co-workers was really big into gaming and I was invited into one of their sessions.
It was a Rifts superheroes game (crossed over with the Ninja and Superspies expansion); outside of Robotech, I had no experience with the Mega Damage system, so I was caught completely off-guard. I played it safe and went with a relatively mundane character, a private investigator if I recall (I can't remember what powers he possessed, or even if he had any at all).
Being new to their group, I expected to be a little nervous, but the game seemed to start off well, up until a certain point. I hadn't seen the first Police Academy movie back then (some of you probably know where this is going), and my character was sent to the Rifts equilvalent of the Blue Oyster Bar (much to my dismay).
By the end of the encounter, I was thoroughly embarrassed (in-game and in RL). It didn't help that my girlfriend was present (magnified my embarrassment ten-fold). Apparently it was a long-running joke in their group, since they've gamed for years, and sort of an initiation ritual for anyone new to their group.
I never ran a PC in any game with them after that, although I did GM a Star Wars d6 game with a few of them that turned out great. They weren't that bad of a group (as I found out when I ran that Star Wars game), but I was weirded out by that experience. Just because a gaming group finds something amusing, doesn't mean the new guy to the table will associate with that.
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What I dislike is when new players are at the table and the more experienced gamers treat them like a "stupid newb." We've all been newbs before so let them have a chance to love the game as much as we do. First impressions are everything, and it could mean whether or not they return to play again. Once they learn the game with people who respect that they're new their confidence will come through and their characters will get better and better! :o) BUT! I also dislike it when new players refuse to look into their characters at all and just play to be playing. 1) That could be people playing with slight interest just because their significant others are playing which means they're not really interested...they should give it a good solid chance...but sometimes that doesn't happen. OR 2) I really dislike it when some girls play just for attention by being the only female. I like having more gamer girls but I want them to love the game as much as I do!!! :oD
What I dislike is when new players are at the table and the more experienced gamers treat them like a "stupid newb."
Hate. HATE. When this happens. It's been a long-standing rule in my group that veteran players are expected to help new players out.
About 12 years ago, I found a RPG group of 3 or 4 guys through some website and joined them for a few months. Keep in mind these guys were all in their mid-20s to early-30s
There was one guy whom all the others whom all the others constantly teased/ragged on for just about anything: he played the 'wrong' cards in M:tG, he picked the 'wrong' name for his ranger, he 'always' played a dumb fighter, etc. And most of the time these weren't friendly jibes but mean-spirited. Granted, this guy wasn't the brightest bulb, but these guys were supposedly his friends.
There was one guy who usually did the DM/GMing. As a DM/GM he was pretty decent but as a player...ugh. As a player, he always insisted on getting preferential treatment; higher level, better/more equipment, etc. If he didn't get this treatment he would get sulky and throw little passive-aggressive tantrums.
I was desperate for some gaming, so I stuck with them for a few months, but while there were a couple good moments (there was a great Cyberpunk game that ran 2 or 3 sessions; I still remember everything about my character from that one) I finally just couldn't be bothered to drive an hour each way to the group for what was usually average gaming-seasoned with lots of uncomfortable, childish behavior.
I guess I was spoiled by having 2 great long-running gaming groups back-to-back when I was active duty Air Force. Since I got out I haven't found a good group to play with - the games either disintegrate within a half dozen session due to schedules or the other players just aren't a good fit. sigh.
Mr. Fishy hates it when his second level rogue gets attacked by four pirates and has to be saved by the fighter while his "partner" (Mr. Fishy uses that word lightly) spends the combat trying to open a window. CLIMB YOU BASTARD, CLIMB!! Get on the deck and help me and we'll break that damn window open together.
When The Barbarian got in trouble and called for Mr. Fishy, Mr. Fishy jumped down a 20 shaft into the darkness to get SHOT TWICE, AND POISONED TWICE!!! But Mr. Fishy was there covering the flank. Stupid air breather.
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The wasted guy who repeatedly says, "I'm gonna get on the train."The guy who, in more than one game, fails to read any maps properly, and inserts imaginary room features (i.e. staircases) into rooms.
Oh, wait, yeah. That was me. My bad.
If you're the dungeonmaster it's okay. Claim that you're an existentialist.