D&D 5E Poll: Is it rude for a sidelined player to leave the session?

[Ninja-radish]

I voted "Depends". I would say it's only rude if the character in question was supposed to be sidelined for just a brief time. If the character is likely to be sidelined for an extended period of time, then why shouldn't the player go see a movie with his girlfriend?

 

[jasper]

Rude would be sitting beside the DM sticking a wet finger in his ear and saying singing"Bored Players do the wildest things, The wildest things! The craziest things! Bored Players do the Darndest things you ever did see! Don't leave them alone in your kitchen! Don't shut them behind a door! Bored players do the nuttiest things! don't leave them to be bored No More!"

Players are like small children! Do NOT ever let them get bored and lose in your house!

Give the player something fun to do.

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So far, this year, by sidelining a player for hours. My lawn is mowed. The floors in all but the game room have been stripped and varnished. All my neighbors love the free oil change service. And my wife has a silly grin on her face.
Last year the crop of variant evil 5 leafed weed did well.

 

[DemonSlayer]

Depends on if there is a chance they get to play and who's fault it is they are separated.

 

[Caliban]

So far, this year, by sidelining a player for hours. ...And my wife has a silly grin on her face.

I now feel like I know more than I want too about your home game...and simultaneously, not nearly enough.