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<blockquote data-quote="Raven Crowking" data-source="post: 5252072" data-attributes="member: 18280">This is what I keep wondering.Were I a player in this group, I would feel able to handle the challenge.&nbsp; And role-play at the same time.&nbsp; To wit:Situation:&nbsp; Sir Hidesalot avoids combat while group battles foes.Response:&nbsp; &quot;Don't fear these orcs....Fear me!&nbsp; For if ever you stand still while we fight for our lives again, you will learn that you haven't avoided all danger.&quot;---Situation:&nbsp; Sir Hidesalot makes jokes about slaying party.Response:&nbsp; (With a cold look.)&nbsp; &quot;Best be able to make good on your boasts, friend, ere they pass your lips again.&quot;---Then just follow through.&nbsp; Actual in-game group dynamics should take care of the rest.&nbsp; Either he will shape up, or he will quit the group on his own accord.&nbsp; Add an NPC to the group for just this purpose if you like.&nbsp; And if you find yourselves having to follow through repeatedly, and he is unable to learn from experience, then you have to let him go.So, my advice is:&nbsp; If he is your friend, try retraining the player.&nbsp; Talk to the other players about how to do this.&nbsp; If it doesn't work, make your friendship about something other than gaming, and game with other people.RCEDIT:&nbsp; D'oh!&nbsp; Too late!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Raven Crowking, post: 5252072, member: 18280"] This is what I keep wondering. Were I a player in this group, I would feel able to handle the challenge. And role-play at the same time. To wit: Situation: Sir Hidesalot avoids combat while group battles foes. Response: "Don't fear these orcs....[B][I]Fear me[/I][/B]! For if ever you stand still while we fight for our lives again, you will learn that you haven't avoided all danger." --- Situation: Sir Hidesalot makes jokes about slaying party. Response: (With a cold look.) "Best be able to make good on your boasts, friend, ere they pass your lips again." --- Then just follow through. Actual in-game group dynamics should take care of the rest. Either he will shape up, or he will quit the group on his own accord. Add an NPC to the group for just this purpose if you like. And if you find yourselves having to follow through repeatedly, and he is unable to learn from experience, then you have to let him go. So, my advice is: If he is your friend, try retraining the player. Talk to the other players about how to do this. If it doesn't work, make your friendship about something other than gaming, and game with other people. RC EDIT: D'oh! Too late! [/QUOTE]

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