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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Retreater" data-source="post: 5326954" data-attributes="member: 42040">A little background. I am the DM for a large group (seven players and one DM) of various gaming (and lifestyle) backgrounds. We have 3 that are in their 20s and are relatively new to gaming. These are the ones who are interested in trying new things and are still learning what works and what doesn't. Their strategies haven't really developed at this point - but they bring excitement and energy to the table. We have 3 that are in their 40s and have been gaming for decades. They are very cautious players who scold the young 'ens for reckless behavior and try to dictate their actions. When the younger players proceed with their actions, the older players call them "stupid." Things get uncomfortable. The remaining player and me (the DM) are both middle-of-the-road, in experience, gaming style, and age.  After a particular debaucle last session, the three younger players have confided in me that they want to kill off the characters of the older players and kick them out of the group, or they don't want to play anymore. The older players - while not being so bold in their demands of what to do with the younger players - criticize the game for not being as fun.  I told the younger players that under no circumstances should the fight happen at the gaming table and that all of these issues should be addressed and discussed outside of the game.  If you were behind my DM screen, how would you proceed with this situation?  Retreater</blockquote>

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