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<blockquote data-quote="payn" data-source="post: 8561017" data-attributes="member: 90374">I think there is often two sides to a ruling. The first is how the ruling fits mechanically in the system. The other is how the ruling fits with the feeling the table is looking for. So, my advice for any player making an argument is to make sure allowing it is not going to create an imbalance in the mechanics or an exploitable loophole. As for not being obnoxious, just know when its time to move on. If you are the lonewolf on the topic, don't die on that hill. The entire group will thank you. If you find yourself repeatedly arguing with the GM, they may be new or have a vastly different playstyle. In case of the first, be patient and be helpful. In case of the second, probably best to politely excuse yourself from the game.As a GM, I try and side with my players. Unless, of course, somebody is trying to game the system. I had a player that was always trying to backdoor the rules to allow them bonuses they choose to pass up during level up. So, its always a balancing game when it comes to making rulings.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="payn, post: 8561017, member: 90374"] I think there is often two sides to a ruling. The first is how the ruling fits mechanically in the system. The other is how the ruling fits with the feeling the table is looking for. So, my advice for any player making an argument is to make sure allowing it is not going to create an imbalance in the mechanics or an exploitable loophole. As for not being obnoxious, just know when its time to move on. If you are the lonewolf on the topic, don't die on that hill. The entire group will thank you. If you find yourself repeatedly arguing with the GM, they may be new or have a vastly different playstyle. In case of the first, be patient and be helpful. In case of the second, probably best to politely excuse yourself from the game. As a GM, I try and side with my players. Unless, of course, somebody is trying to game the system. I had a player that was always trying to backdoor the rules to allow them bonuses they choose to pass up during level up. So, its always a balancing game when it comes to making rulings. [/QUOTE]

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