How to handle group of Immature Brats?

[ST]

I'm glad you recognize that it's an issue with the group and not the game.

If you don't have an informal agreement that "We are here to play this game and take it seriously", then no game is going to work out.

I'd just tell them you're not going to run the game anymore, because you and the group don't really match up in terms of what they want to do.

Another question: Would you be willing to hang out with these folks for a few hours and play XBox or whatever? If not, that's a big indicator -- A roleplaying group is a social activity, and if you're not comfortable hanging out with people socially, then you're not going to enjoy gaming with them.

 

[reveal]

Kill them and take their stuff.

 

[Miyazawa Mizaki]

I'm glad you recognize that it's an issue with the group and not the game.

If you don't have an informal agreement that "We are here to play this game and take it seriously", then no game is going to work out.

I'd just tell them you're not going to run the game anymore, because you and the group don't really match up in terms of what they want to do.

Another question: Would you be willing to hang out with these folks for a few hours and play XBox or whatever? If not, that's a big indicator -- A roleplaying group is a social activity, and if you're not comfortable hanging out with people socially, then you're not going to enjoy gaming with them.

At last weeks session we did play Xbox (Halo 2, they are sour losers) becuase some guys were late actually. I dont mind playing Xbox with them but thats becuase I and them think its fun, but most other things we dont agree on. I think that drag is fun but I'm damn sure they don't and this list of differnces start there.

 

[Aust Diamondew]

Find another group.


As for a location to play...
You don't need to play inside your house. Try gaming at one of your new players homes or at a local gaming store or outside (my shadowrun GM use to make us play outside during the winter , he said it help us feel more how our characters would and put more pressure on us, fortunately he's gotten softer now and we play indoors ).

 

[BlackMoria]

Sounds like some of the players have issues.

Firstly, decide if playing with these people is worth the grief. If not, then look at some other venue for DMing like a hobby store, a school, a youth club, etc. In that way, you can have more mature players without bringing them home and upsetting your parents.

If you want to continue playing with the existing group then you need to implement some rules of conduct concerning resolving rules disputes, no arguments, etc. Make it clear that the rules exist to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable time and you will kick people out of that session of they breach the rules and don't correct their behavior.

Everyone on medication needs to take their meds before coming, if they are on medication. Don't laugh. It is amazing the number of young people on meds for hyperactivity or ADD.

Ban caffeinated drinks and sugary snacks. It is amazing how better behaved the younger crowd is when they are not red lined on caffeinated drinks and chocolate bars. Too much caffeine and sugar makes people on the edge of hyperactive behavior squirrelly. I have seen this first hand.

Good luck. At the end of the day, if you have tried everything and are not having fun, shut it down. As many have said on these boards in the past....Life it too short to play crappy games. Look for a group better suited to your temperment and style.

 

[MrFilthyIke]

(my shadowrun GM use to make us play outside during the winter , he said it help us feel more how our characters would and put more pressure on us, fortunately he's gotten softer now and we play indoors ).

Talk about taking the "god" concept of GMing to the next level.

On topic, that's kinda how kids are. Usually the one that want to DM are FAR more mature than those that want to play at that age. I know this, as I was the "DM" in simlar situations.

I got lucky though, and gamed with guys who were like 22-40 while I was still 16-17, so I found more adult people to play with.

(as a side note, there were a few other mature people at my age group, and yes they joined in with the group of older players as we were interested in better RP)

 

[Khayman]

What would Joey Ramone do?