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You have final say over your character and the DM has final say of if you can play that character in their campaign. And they can also...

Final say in what sense? How far does that go? I can think of several ridiculous extremes that could follow from your claim.

That's a complete non-sequitur. People want to play D&D and will seek out DMs who they're willing to abide by the social contract with...

Because in practice most GMs aren't merciless tyrants looking for squeeze their players into submission. Sorry to burst your bubble on that.

I mean that is how social contracts work. The 'game' gives the DM the ability to do whatever. Player acting a fool? "A bolt of...

It's not. DMs have more power because they're the ones running the game. Their house, their rules. If someone doesn't like that then...

I really feel it out to be. It's good enough for everyone else in the industry.

define viable, D&D on its own is still bigger than any other TTRPG company. I can see them being a bit more careful with their...

Probably, but I don't see what that has to do with the "D&D is undermonetized" comment.

Without Magic, I doubt Wizards even continues to exist as a viable entity, it likely would have shuttered with 4e.

Which is why a DM needs to listen to feedback and be willing to change when things don't work. It's not a reason to not try, even if...

Being invisible A) Isn't a reasonable solution for an entire party, especially at lower levels. B) Does not make you automatically...

Hence, the discussion. If the houserule isn't working, you talk and work out a better one.

And I've explained it to you more than once: that's how it works in trad games. The GM does not have to abide by player demands for...

Well, I don't think many people have entered the hobby through doorways other than D&D, licensed property RPGs, or friends who already...