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<blockquote data-quote="Ulrick" data-source="post: 2481738" data-attributes="member: 775">Just on the first page alone today, there are at least two threads pertaining to bad gamers. The game-wrecking hordes are out there. It's easier to keep them out than to kick them out. Here's my advice to DMs to keep bad gamers from your group. 1. Only game with people you would enjoy yourself with in another social setting. I think Monte Cook says this on his website and I know its been said elsewhere. But it is completely and totally true. I'd rather not game than game with a bunch of people that I can barely tolerate. This hobby is supposed to be fun, after all. 2. If possible, host the game in your own home. Then you can ask yourself this question, &quot;Would I invite this person into my home?&quot; Also, if a bad gamer acts up, you can rightfully kick them out. 3. If you're new to town and want to run a game but are short on players, post flyers at various LGS. Hold interviews in a neutral area. Ask a series of questions related to your game. Ask about where they work, etc. But most importantly, check your gut instinct about them.Players have it tougher to keep bad gamers out of the group. But the following advice might be helpful: 1. If your DM is talking about recruiting somebody you don't like into the group, talk to him about it. 2. Don't &quot;roleplay&quot; your real-life annoyance with the bad gamer. Unfortunately, sometimes you realize that everybody else in the group are a bunch of game-wreckers. Or maybe, just maybe, YOU are the problem. Then its time to just move on. If you're a DM, just fold the game. If you're a player, find another group, but just stop playing with your current one. Does anybody else have any tips they would like to share?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ulrick, post: 2481738, member: 775"] Just on the first page alone today, there are at least two threads pertaining to bad gamers. The game-wrecking hordes are out there. It's easier to keep them out than to kick them out. Here's my advice to DMs to keep bad gamers from your group. 1. Only game with people you would enjoy yourself with in another social setting. I think Monte Cook says this on his website and I know its been said elsewhere. But it is completely and totally true. I'd rather not game than game with a bunch of people that I can barely tolerate. This hobby is supposed to be [I]fun[/I], after all. 2. If possible, host the game in your own home. Then you can ask yourself this question, "Would I invite this person into my home?" Also, if a bad gamer acts up, you can rightfully kick them out. 3. If you're new to town and want to run a game but are short on players, post flyers at various LGS. Hold interviews in a neutral area. Ask a series of questions related to your game. Ask about where they work, etc. But most importantly, check your gut instinct about them. Players have it tougher to keep bad gamers out of the group. But the following advice might be helpful: 1. If your DM is talking about recruiting somebody you don't like into the group, talk to him about it. 2. Don't "roleplay" your real-life annoyance with the bad gamer. Unfortunately, sometimes you realize that everybody else in the group are a bunch of game-wreckers. Or maybe, just maybe, YOU are the problem. Then its time to just move on. If you're a DM, just fold the game. If you're a player, find another group, but just stop playing with your current one. Does anybody else have any tips they would like to share? [/QUOTE]

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