Is your DM right or wrong?

[Shallown]

When I disagree I usually start out with the phrase.

"Well you know Technically..."

Then lay out the rule if the Gm rules otherwise. I did my part to help and move on.

It isn't easy for me since I am a DM as well but that is also why I move on.

 

[Mark]

The DM is always right...especially when he is wrong (since those instances generally cause the longest debates.)

Best to take it up after the game or between sessions. Compensation can always be forthcoming in the case of a particularly grievous error.

 

[Mulkhoran]

Yeah, the DM's always right. Because it doesn't matter how much work, dedication, and thought were put into the 3E rules system. It also doesn't matter that there are rules to cover MANY situations that were just left up in the air in previous editions and other game systems.

Let's just stick with the model of "the DM's always right". Nothing can go wrong. Nobody will get shafted. If the DM thinks that some other PC can do all sorts of things that I spent feats or skill points being able to do, just because it "fits the scene", that's fine. Da comrade, is all for the good of the group!

I'm sorry if I seem snippy, but this drives me up a wall. Of course the DM's interpretation of any vague rule is the one that stands tall, but the shocking reality is that many DM's are clueless to the details of the rules.

The PHB is a RULEbook. If you don't like playing games with RULES, there are more than plenty of Fantasy RPG alternatives out there that are rules-lite.

 

[arwink]

I'm usually the Dm, and I'm well aware of my ability to make wonky rulings mid-game, or to remember the wrong rule at the wrong time. I much prefer someone to call me on it if what I'm doing sounds to far wrong. It's the only way I learn

 

[bwgwl]

if i know the DM's ruling isn't "by the book" (and i do seem to know the rules of 3e better than the DMs i play under), i'll mention it. usually, the DM will say one of two things:

"oh, i didn't know i'd done it wrong." and he'll change his ruling to match the book.

or,

"yeah, i know. i'm doing it differently." and he'll stick to his own ruling.

either way is fine by me and i won't mention it again. i never argue about rules, but i like people to be conscious of breaking them.

 

[John Smallberries]

My DM readily admits that he doesn't know the system very well, so I find myself correcting his more glaring mistakes.

He spends a great deal of time consulting his books, yet still manages to overlook some very basic rules.

We've been playing 3e for the past two years but my DM still doesn't understand AoO's.

Honestly, I think he just makes up arbitrary target numbers, makes meaningless rolls behind his screen, and basically scripts the combat as he sees fit.

I'm just biding my time until someone else runs the game again.

 

[jgbrowning]

I 'usually side with the DM. If a mistakes made, it can be fixed later. course if a DM is making a ruling counter to the rules, it should be brought to his attention. If its interpretation, leave the discussion till after the gaming session.

joe b.

 

[bloodymage]

If I have a question, I ask. If I disagree, I might say so. Bottom line, black and white? The DM is always right.

 

[LostSoul]

Accept it for the moment, then talk about it after the game.

 

[argo]

If I think the DM has made a mistake and _if_ I think that I know what the right rule is I will say something like "isn't ___ supposed to be ____" and then I shut up. Especially if the response is "yes I know but I am doing something special here."

Bottom line, the DM is right. If he starts to abuse this power then talk to him after the game/find a new game but don't pick a fight at the table.