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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Schmoe" data-source="post: 899028" data-attributes="member: 913">Summary and JudgementWell, I only made it through the first two pages of this discussion, so I apologize if this has already been said.  The source of the problem is the expectations of the players.  In the example given, it is the expectations of the Druid and the Psychic Warrior.The Psychic Warrior made a commitment to protecting the weaker members of the party, putting himself at risk to do so.  His expectation was that the Druid would come to his aid when he needed it, effectively reciprocating the commitment he had made.The Druid, on the other hand, has made no commitment to protecting the rest of the group.  His expectation is that he will protect himself first, only aiding the party if he can safely do so.  He has no intention of reciprocating the commitment others have made to him.The solution is simple.  The rest of the party simply needs to reassess their commitment to the Druid.  To be explicit, they need to ignore him.  If the Druid wants to contribute, fine, but don't expect it, and certainly don't put yourself on the line for his sake.  This avoids the uncomfortable situation of having to remove a PC from a group (obviously an in-character decision), and it has several advantages.  First, the rest of the group will no longer feel let-down or betrayed by the Druid, as they have essentially "cut him out" of their plans.  Second, after the first few times where the Druid is in serious trouble and no one comes to his aid, he may begin to have a better understanding of what it means to be committed to a group, and in the end he may re-evaluate his position (or he may just get slaughtered while the rest of the party watches).</blockquote>

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