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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gorgon Zee" data-source="post: 6919381" data-attributes="member: 75787">One suggestion as to framing the issue that might allow him to save face:As a GM, state that you made a mistake in not being clear about the tone of the campaign; you didn't state that alignment was not going to be an important part of the game. The game you want to play is one where everyone's viewpoint is equally valid and everyone shares equally in decision-making.You might then turn to the player in question and say that you're sorry that you didn't make that clear to them and that he has designed a character which is at odds with the game style. Does he want to roll up a new character now, or would he prefer to play his current character, but under the understanding that there will be no group leader and that alignment is a personal decision, not something that will affect the group?If he's unwilling to take the lead and continues to act as the group dictator, you're faced with a tough situation. I might take them aside and state that his play style seems strongly at odds with the group's style and tell him that you're going to test that by letting him sit out the next 2-3 sessions. That should make it clear he's on probation, and if he STILL acts poorly when he comes back (assuming he does), then you really have no option but eject.Overall, the basic plan is: * Make it clear that the issue is a different play style * Make it clear that the group's play style is what is going to be the way moving forward * Make it clear that you want him to keep playing, but to do so he needs to change * Offer ways for him to save face I hope it works out. If it doesn't, I hope he remains a friend.</blockquote>

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