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<blockquote data-quote="Dragonsbane" data-source="post: 8109468" data-attributes="member: 6775188"><p>You are the DM. Disallow what you want, including dips. Require 5 levels in an y did and to go up evenly (really reduced PGing in my games).</p><p>Perhaps:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">restrict domains for RP / setting reasons</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">restrict races for RP / setting reasons</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">disallow "stacking" - certain race/class bonus combos don't stack (sowwy)</li> </ul><p></p><p>The guy didn't show up for session Zero, I think that speaks for itself. Did he give you an email or just not show?</p><p></p><p>TBH after DMing since the 80's, I have little patience for no show/no call peeps, and even less for PGers who won't at least allow a DM to suggest a different class or race. I have a ton of house rules to slow down PGing, including the no dip rule, only 1 or 2 hp/level after 9th level, and so on. </p><p></p><p>Additionally, when I start a game, I usually give the players some rules just for the game, here is my last one:</p><p></p><p>Children of the Fey</p><p>Campaign Theme: Elves / Fey / Dragons</p><p>Location: Green Elven lands</p><p>Suggested Races: Green Elves / other elves / halflings (these are the races that live on that continent)</p><p>Allowed Races (only one for the group, roll-off if more than one want these races): Humans / dwarves / gnomes (these races will have issues ie not as welcome in towns, etc). other races not allowed</p><p>Suggested Classes: ranger, druid, cleric, wizard, rogue</p><p>Allowed Classes: any (any non-PHB subclass needs DM approval)</p><p>Levels: 3rd to 8th levels</p><p>Disallowed Alignment - CN, any evil</p><p>Game type: Sandbox within 50 miles of the main locations, includes 3 "dungeons" and much outdoor activity</p><p></p><p>Each of my games has different themes, so playing just anything doesn't work. I long ago got sick of the "circus party", ie the group of bizarre races and strange class combos, none of that is allowed.</p><p></p><p>My players seem to really like my campaigns and almost always come back for more. There are TONS of players on Roll20, no reason to not find the ones that fit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dragonsbane, post: 8109468, member: 6775188"] You are the DM. Disallow what you want, including dips. Require 5 levels in an y did and to go up evenly (really reduced PGing in my games). Perhaps: [LIST] [*]restrict domains for RP / setting reasons [*]restrict races for RP / setting reasons [*]disallow "stacking" - certain race/class bonus combos don't stack (sowwy) [/LIST] The guy didn't show up for session Zero, I think that speaks for itself. Did he give you an email or just not show? TBH after DMing since the 80's, I have little patience for no show/no call peeps, and even less for PGers who won't at least allow a DM to suggest a different class or race. I have a ton of house rules to slow down PGing, including the no dip rule, only 1 or 2 hp/level after 9th level, and so on. Additionally, when I start a game, I usually give the players some rules just for the game, here is my last one: Children of the Fey Campaign Theme: Elves / Fey / Dragons Location: Green Elven lands Suggested Races: Green Elves / other elves / halflings (these are the races that live on that continent) Allowed Races (only one for the group, roll-off if more than one want these races): Humans / dwarves / gnomes (these races will have issues ie not as welcome in towns, etc). other races not allowed Suggested Classes: ranger, druid, cleric, wizard, rogue Allowed Classes: any (any non-PHB subclass needs DM approval) Levels: 3rd to 8th levels Disallowed Alignment - CN, any evil Game type: Sandbox within 50 miles of the main locations, includes 3 "dungeons" and much outdoor activity Each of my games has different themes, so playing just anything doesn't work. I long ago got sick of the "circus party", ie the group of bizarre races and strange class combos, none of that is allowed. My players seem to really like my campaigns and almost always come back for more. There are TONS of players on Roll20, no reason to not find the ones that fit. [/QUOTE]
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