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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7493415" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>Sounds a bit bullying to me. I don't tell my players how to role-play their characters and don't take kindly to DMs who try to roleplay mine for me. </p><p></p><p>Low charisma may simply mean a dullard than an offensive rage monster. I've known many simple people who are humble. Maybe the uncouth barbarian has had a difficult life that has taught him to shut up and let others do the talking. Hell, for a grunt fighter with a soldier background, it makes a lot of sense. You can be dumb, dull, but still know how to respect authority. </p><p></p><p>If you don't want "min-max" characters with "dump" states, then alter the point-buy rules so that no stat can be under 10 or give the players pre-gens sow they will play the kinds of characters you like your players to play. </p><p></p><p>And I don't mean to pick on you. If you as the DM are not enjoying the game then clearly state your requirements and expectations and find players that will enjoy playing within them. My first homebrew game when I first started DMing 5e had strict limitations on allowable races and classes. I was given some grief about this when discussing it on these forums, but I clearly communicated this to the players before the first game and we played the campaign for two years. As long as everyone is having fun, you're doing it right. If you allow your players to create certain characters for your game you shouldn't punish them for playing them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7493415, member: 6796661"] Sounds a bit bullying to me. I don't tell my players how to role-play their characters and don't take kindly to DMs who try to roleplay mine for me. Low charisma may simply mean a dullard than an offensive rage monster. I've known many simple people who are humble. Maybe the uncouth barbarian has had a difficult life that has taught him to shut up and let others do the talking. Hell, for a grunt fighter with a soldier background, it makes a lot of sense. You can be dumb, dull, but still know how to respect authority. If you don't want "min-max" characters with "dump" states, then alter the point-buy rules so that no stat can be under 10 or give the players pre-gens sow they will play the kinds of characters you like your players to play. And I don't mean to pick on you. If you as the DM are not enjoying the game then clearly state your requirements and expectations and find players that will enjoy playing within them. My first homebrew game when I first started DMing 5e had strict limitations on allowable races and classes. I was given some grief about this when discussing it on these forums, but I clearly communicated this to the players before the first game and we played the campaign for two years. As long as everyone is having fun, you're doing it right. If you allow your players to create certain characters for your game you shouldn't punish them for playing them. [/QUOTE]
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