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Oryan, Nobody knew this GM was you until you said something here, so nobody was judging you personally. Yes, I would have talked about any problems I was having. And I have talked about it. And not only here. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to get things off my chest in...

This is exactly so. In subsequent conversation with my GM, he has stated that he is stubborn and inflexible, and hopes I can be flexible enough to work with him. Honestly, I can be; I'm a very flexible person in general, and as a player or a GM. But I do have a hard time working with people...

I feel similarly (obviously :) ). When I GM, I really want the players to enjoy the setting. To that end, I do my level best not to constrain their creativity. Just as I appreciate it when they enjoy the little touches I put in, I enjoy the little touches they put in. And as a player, I...

No longer seeking game.

I used CritHit a lot when it was around. I found one good game that I stayed with years. But I left for grad school for a couple of years, and when I came back, the good gamers had jumped ship. One of them brought me into the current game I'm kvetching about, in fact. I, too, lament the loss...

Hm. I have tried bayarea meetup. I met a couple of games through that, but they didn't meet my standards. I know of some other games as well, but most are full. Currently I have a line on a possible two through another gamer friend of mine, but they may be full as well. I get into most of...

Quite true. I'm trying to represent myself realistically, but I'm probably putting myself in a slightly better light, and maybe my GM in a slightly worse light. I think overall I'm getting some great advice on how to handle this, and it's giving me a chance to vent so I don't go all crazy on...

Oh! What a great idea. I didn't think of that. If I stay with the game, I'll bring it up. Thanks! :)

I thought about it, but honestly I don't know how to do it or where to find a game, etc. It's a good idea.

UPDATE: I sent an e-mail to him about the naming thing. I tried to be as reasonable as I could, and to argue each of his points rationally, using words suggested by many of you. He just responded to me with this tirade, starting off with insinuating that if I don't like his GM style (which...

Interesting. You hit the nail on the head: I'm feeling micromanaged. I'm being micromanaged. And that is the real crux of it. I can handle a certain amount of it, but when it comes to something as meaningless as an animal companion's name, it just seems like I've stepped into the realm of...

THAT is a great idea! Thank you!

It's pretty hard around here. Everyone is really spread out. You can either drive forever for a good game, or have your choice of a few crappy local games, or luck out and find and excellent local game, or GM yourself. I would GM, but finding quality players who are as dedicated to gaming is...

You may be right. He let me have the first silly name with no objection, but as soon as that animal died and I named my second one a silly name, he objected. So, yes, I've only actually had two animal companions, but it was going to be a theme, if they kept dying. I found out after the second...

Thank you! You put how I feel more eloquently and precisely than I did. You get exactly what I was trying to say. :) Do you mind if I use some of what you said if I talk about the name issue again with my GM?

I completely agree. Once I stop being annoyed about it, I'll talk to him. And if the not-fun starts to outweigh the fun, then I'm definitely walking, because it would be better for everyone.

There aren't too many players and GMs out by me. I understand that a GM has certain rules, and if they're upfront about it, it's a lot easier. I was taken completely by surprise with the whole "silly names" thing because it never came up until recently. And honestly, with the tone of our...

I know. I hate to put specifics down since I don't know if my fellow gamers read this, and I don't want to make anyone angry when I'm just venting. So, without too many specifics, here is one example. We're mid-level characters (about 8-10th level), and I was asking about playing a character...

I may not take it that far, yet, but if I continue to be creatively stifled, well, it's definitely in the back of my head. Sometimes I wish there were more gaming options in my area. But I definitely agree that the number one thing is that all the players (and the GM) have fun. I wouldn't...

Quite possibly. That's part of why I posted here: to get some perspective. I agree. I have no problems picking a class or a race or whatever the GM limits us to. It's hard enough to find a character concept that I haven't done, hasn't been overdone, and that I like, though, that it really...