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<blockquote data-quote="Dragonbait" data-source="post: 2919112" data-attributes="member: 29182"><p><strong>Waaah waaah waaah</strong></p><p></p><p>(Most of my least favorite player types have been listed, so I'll list this obscure one that came up on several occasions).</p><p></p><p><strong>The Whiner </strong> (who complains just for the sake of complaining)</p><p></p><p>My character can't do anything! The fighter killed two guards, and did 30 damage on a critical. I have no point in this group if he can do that in one hit! No one is letting me do anything! All I did was charm the BBEG, took his equipment, allowed us to pass by the guards by putting them to sleep, calmed all the prisoners down and became their leader, and gained the most magical items from the mission. My character is pointless!</p><p></p><p><strong>The Stubborn Whiner </strong> (all traits as above plus a stubborn streak)</p><p></p><p>Me: You seem to be happiest when you deal a lot of damage. I recommend being a warrior-type, or a spellcaster that focuses on combat spells. I don't recommend being a support-type character like a bard or cleric, or a character who's abilities shine outside of combat, or a character that does not focus on damage output. Every time, and I mean EVERY TIME you play these non-combat-focused characters you hate your character.</p><p>The player: You're right. I think I'll make an enchanter and I would like to use the specialists from Unearthed Arcana so I loose access to almost all attack spells but I can bonuses to my charm spells and social skills. Don't worry, I'll like my character.</p><p>Later, at the first game: I can't do anything! I can only do a maximum of 5 damage! My character is useless!</p><p>Me: Change characters.</p><p>The player: No, no, I like my character.</p><p>Later, at the second game: He made his save? My character sucks! I'm useless. I can only do 5 damage! My character is useless!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dragonbait, post: 2919112, member: 29182"] [b]Waaah waaah waaah[/b] (Most of my least favorite player types have been listed, so I'll list this obscure one that came up on several occasions). [B]The Whiner [/B] (who complains just for the sake of complaining) My character can't do anything! The fighter killed two guards, and did 30 damage on a critical. I have no point in this group if he can do that in one hit! No one is letting me do anything! All I did was charm the BBEG, took his equipment, allowed us to pass by the guards by putting them to sleep, calmed all the prisoners down and became their leader, and gained the most magical items from the mission. My character is pointless! [B]The Stubborn Whiner [/B] (all traits as above plus a stubborn streak) Me: You seem to be happiest when you deal a lot of damage. I recommend being a warrior-type, or a spellcaster that focuses on combat spells. I don't recommend being a support-type character like a bard or cleric, or a character who's abilities shine outside of combat, or a character that does not focus on damage output. Every time, and I mean EVERY TIME you play these non-combat-focused characters you hate your character. The player: You're right. I think I'll make an enchanter and I would like to use the specialists from Unearthed Arcana so I loose access to almost all attack spells but I can bonuses to my charm spells and social skills. Don't worry, I'll like my character. Later, at the first game: I can't do anything! I can only do a maximum of 5 damage! My character is useless! Me: Change characters. The player: No, no, I like my character. Later, at the second game: He made his save? My character sucks! I'm useless. I can only do 5 damage! My character is useless! [/QUOTE]
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