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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Orealus" data-source="post: 3414301" data-attributes="member: 50962">OK.  From my understanding you really have 2 issues.The first is whether or not the rule is good, and the second is how the issue was brought up with the DM.As far as the first issue, the rule has been in place for a while, but this is the first time it has had a significant effect in combat.  If one of your players is just significantly against the new rule, then try to figure it out.  The mechanics can be modified to adapt to a consensus, or you could provide alternative relief.  Some suggestions have been to rethink the rule, or to modify the mechanics further to be able to mitigate such situations.  I think how you work out the mechanics of the rule is up to you and your players, but democracy is not often the best policy in small groups of friends/players.Second is the actual argument over the rule mid game.  In my opinion, all serious disagreements should be handled outside the game, and after the game, not during.  I think if a rule is in place, and some serious discomfort results from it, you can use your DM magic to (although in this case unnecessary) make sure no permanent damage results, and discuss the game rule with everyone out of game.In short: Do rethink the rule, or offer alternative relief.  No sense in losing a player you really want over a house rule.  Do also take the player aside and explain that arguments during the game disrupt the atmosphere and ruins the experience for everyone.  Keep the discipline and the mechanics separate, or friction can continue to disrupt your game.  Remember, have fun.  it is a game after all.</blockquote>

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