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Reading about them as casual suggestions and advice in the book (not hard rules), and learning about them from more experienced GMs and...

GMs can do what they want anyway. They simply don't have the same incentive. Of course, there are bad GMs and bad players out there...

Because I'm not the only person in the world that has this problem, and the tendency to ignore them is the point. I know you do, but I...

Keep in mind players have a vested interest in maximizing the power and survivability of their PC.

Where? I would of course not point it out in the middle of the session unless it was really outrageous. Shuffle it to after play, where...

I didn't realize you were an AL GM. I'm sorry, that's a tough gig I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole attached to a giant rat covered...

Indeed there is recourse beyond walking. Social enforcement has a lot more tools up it's sleve than that. First I would do is merely...

I think some people believe everyone in the world is chaotic evil. But if you believe that, you have already lost. As you imply, I’d...

Right back at you. Agree to disagree then.

You expect them to be a solid part of D&D culture in a way they've never been before? How and why do you expect that, and what...

Sounds like the issue here is a jerk player.

Oh well? I'm sorry, but IMO don't play with people you don't trust (from either direction). You can rail against this all you want, but...

Apparently a number of posters feel none of those responsibilities count unless the book codifies them as explicit requirements that...

It’s not “without qualification” though. The DM has responsibilities. Such as being fair, listening to players, making sure everyone...

Exploration is more important in my game (and Level Up's rule changes and additions help considerably in that regard), as are things...