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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 1287295" data-attributes="member: 13098">Normally, if I had a player that was argumentative, disruptive and condescending toward me, I would not invite the player back.  In your case, you are dealing with a sibling, so you have a few other issues to consider.  My #1 suggestion when people are asking for advice with problem players is to communicate.  Communication can save you a lot of trouble over time.  You and your brother need to communicate a little better if you are going to game together.  He needs to back off and let you run the game the way you want to, just as he would need to do that if somebody else were running the game.  If he has legitimate complaints about the way you run the game, both of you need to agree to discuss those after everyone else leaves.  In my games, my players are free to offer a counter arguement to any of my decisions.  I will briefly consider it and we will resume the game.  If they still don't like the results, we will discuss it out of game and resolve the issue fully at that point.  I'm not trying to be a hardhead on that, but it is important for me to remember that I have 7 other players sitting around the table who want to play, not listen to rules debates.  You and your brother need to show the same courtesy to your friends who are playing with you.</blockquote>