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Considering how many DMs I've had over the decades, there have only been a couple that I would consider "bad" along with a few that just weren't for me. After a certain point I suspect that if a person considers the majority of the GM's they've had "bad" it's a reflection on the player having...

I've had exactly one "killer DM". One is also the number of sessions he ran for us.

It's been many, many years since I targeted character's equipment. When deciding how to run the game I ask myself if I were the player would it add to the game for me. So, for example, I don't want it guaranteed that my character will survive especially if I do something stupid. But...

I don't see why they would be different given the definition you gave. There were no official rules for the races requested. I think the vast majority of people would not consider creating a custom race different from any other house rule. Even if this had happened during 3.x or 5e they did...

I still remember the fear in the wizard player's eyes as I had them roll saving throws for their equipment, including their spellbook, when hit by a fireball. Good times. :)

Part of the reason I've never used rust monsters is that it's already hard for fighter types to compete with wizards at high levels. Lose that sword, your armor and shield? That can hurt. The wizard losing his belt buckle? Not really much of an issue until his pants fall down. Meanwhile the monk...

Captured by the bad guys during a cut scene? Of course they take all your gear and instead of using it so you can retrieve it later, it gets destroyed. Even worse is the game sequel trope where you no longer have the equipment you had before or the training and skills. But you are totally the...

If you've been playing with people for over 20 years the dynamic is different. Most people don't have that luxury.

Nobody can force a person to play a game they don't like. If a core assumption of any optional leisure time activity doesn't work for you and you can't find people that will change that assumption, perhaps the activity isn't for you. edit - it has nothing to do with "morally unacceptable"...

We're all allowed to state our opinions as long as we respectfully state our opinions especially when we disagree ... although some of the responses have been borderline. Whether or not the DM makes the final call on rulings, house rules, all sorts of things comes down to preference and opinion...

No, I'm badmouthing my players because I acknowledge that a small percentage will push the envelope on acceptable house rules. That, and many people if asked to vote would feel uncomfortable telling someone no. Mostly I just view it as a way to denigrate my opinion because I disagree.

You don't consider a custom race a house rule? Race is not part of the rules of the game? Okay. I do. Guess that's just one more thing we disagree on.

I've given examples of what some people wanted as house rules. I've explained why I do what I do. I don't care one way or another what you or anyone else do. I am not going to discuss what a third party did or did not say. I see no value in continuing to discuss this.

You obviously did not read what I wrote and now you're just insulting. I'm done

I'm not badmouthing anyone. I gave examples of requests for house rules and explained why I don't like voting and think DM decides works better and has, as far as I can tell, worked well for the majority of people that have played D&D for the past half century. You are pretty clearly saying my...

The werewolf and half-vampire-half-dragon were requests for a house rule from different people. My players can always ask for a new house rule or a change to an existing one and we'll discuss it, but I make the final call. It's as simple as that and as far as I can tell you are telling me that...

Umm ... is the war in Ukraine really relevant? Other than to point out that the tools of war change over time.

I'm not the one accusing you of playing wrong because we have different preferences.

Neither are you. We're just expressing our opinions and my preference is just as valid as anyone else's.

The majority of players self-centered or incompetent? No. But the few that are? They could wreck the game for the other 6 people at the table. I've seen it many times. If the DM does it? Find a different DM. If a player does it and the DM has no veto power? What are the options? This...