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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Remathilis" data-source="post: 9193430" data-attributes="member: 7635">See, that's where I think the problem lies. On matters like this, all players should have some input into this discussion. The DM is important, but not almighty. Then again, I play with friends and not strangers like in an AL situation. We discuss things like house rules and settings and even APs among the group beforehand. There are some occasional areas where the DM has pulled rank (one DM in our group is enforcing Krynn's traditional races when we run Dragonlance) but overall the way we play is democratic rather than authoritarian. Which is probably why I (and a lot of others on this board) don't see the systemic problems you espouse. Because we play with friends and talk this crap over before it becomes an issue. My players aren't antagonists, I run for them because I like to and I am thankful they come and play. In return they are thankful I prep an evening of fun for them. I just don't see the evil, malevolent players beating up on the poor defenseless DM. (In fact, I saw the opposite for many years in a manipulative and emotionally manipulative DM, but that's a tale for another time).</blockquote>