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<blockquote data-quote="FireLance" data-source="post: 5223184" data-attributes="member: 3424">I think that the DMG has some good advice: see DMG page 8 on player motivations (the player in question seems to be an Instigator) and DMG page 32 on problem players (the player in question seems to be in between an out-of-control player and a prima donna).At the risk of repeating the advice there, I would suggest that you talk to the player outside of the game and let him know how his behavior makes it less enjoyable for you as a DM to run the game. Use less forceful &quot;I feel ...&quot; and &quot;I think ...&quot; statements instead of the more aggressive &quot;You ...&quot; statements, and ask him whether he could help you out by toning down his behavior a little. Don't make it seem as if you are trying to curtail his fun, but try to come across as trying to find a compromise that will allow both of you to enjoy your gaming sessions.Hopefully, he will be reasonable and at least make an attempt to cut down on the behavior that you find disruptive. If he won't, or he can't, it may be better for both of you to recognize that his player style isn't compatible with your DMing style and that he shouldn't play in the games that you run.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FireLance, post: 5223184, member: 3424"] I think that the DMG has some good advice: see DMG page 8 on player motivations (the player in question seems to be an Instigator) and DMG page 32 on problem players (the player in question seems to be in between an out-of-control player and a prima donna). At the risk of repeating the advice there, I would suggest that you talk to the player outside of the game and let him know how his behavior makes it less enjoyable for you as a DM to run the game. Use less forceful "I feel ..." and "I think ..." statements instead of the more aggressive "You ..." statements, and ask him whether he could help you out by toning down his behavior a little. Don't make it seem as if you are trying to curtail his fun, but try to come across as trying to find a compromise that will allow both of you to enjoy your gaming sessions. Hopefully, he will be reasonable and at least make an attempt to cut down on the behavior that you find disruptive. If he won't, or he can't, it may be better for both of you to recognize that his player style isn't compatible with your DMing style and that he shouldn't play in the games that you run. [/QUOTE]

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