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<blockquote data-quote="werk" data-source="post: 2243287" data-attributes="member: 29663">That's the point, the kid is never going to let the other kids use his ball, period.Just drawing analogies, I'm not saying anyone is wrong, and your guidelines match up pretty well with mine (and most people I've played with), even if they are described a little aggressively.Everybody play fair and have a good time, that's the ideal.I don't think the problem is when the DM steps up and fills in the blanks or smooths over rough stops, the problem is when the DM changes rules mid-stream or has horrible, unyielding interpretations of the rules.&nbsp; Or says there are no rules other than what I decide, which to me is ridiculous.&nbsp; If you (figurative you) want to house rule something, that's perogative, but it should be consistant and established...i.e. made a rule.I personally have very very few house rules (that are intentional).&nbsp; Yes the other kids should go get their own ball if they are not having fun, but emotions and interpersonal relationships muddy that water pretty well.&nbsp; If you are playing a one-off with strangers, walk, easy decision.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="werk, post: 2243287, member: 29663"] That's the point, the kid is never going to let the other kids use his ball, period. Just drawing analogies, I'm not saying anyone is wrong, and your guidelines match up pretty well with mine (and most people I've played with), even if they are described a little aggressively. Everybody play fair and have a good time, that's the ideal. I don't think the problem is when the DM steps up and fills in the blanks or smooths over rough stops, the problem is when the DM changes rules mid-stream or has horrible, unyielding interpretations of the rules. Or says there are no rules other than what I decide, which to me is ridiculous. If you (figurative you) want to house rule something, that's perogative, but it should be consistant and established...i.e. made a rule. I personally have very very few house rules (that are intentional). Yes the other kids should go get their own ball if they are not having fun, but emotions and interpersonal relationships muddy that water pretty well. If you are playing a one-off with strangers, walk, easy decision. [/QUOTE]

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