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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dpetroc" data-source="post: 3394325" data-attributes="member: 18457">This is a somewhat over the top response to an over the top player.  Usually this happens when the group has tolerated, negotiated, pleaded, begged the player to conform to a house rule which was designed to maximize the gaming experience for everyone at the table.  Only so much strain can occur before someone snaps. Hence, Emirikols impassioned stance.Should this boor have been allowed to continue with his garish, middle-finger to the party and DM mini? No.  Should a scene have been made? No.If the player resents the other players 'artistry' (I can't paint worth a damn either, but it doesn't stop me from giving it the ol' college try), provide him with an appropriate pre-painted or (GASP!) unpainted miniature -- As long as the mini meets the criteria of 'looking like the character', insisting on the painting is unduly draconian.  If it REALLY means that much, then just give him a DDM mini and call it a day.  Or, if you want consistency, paint one up that is tolerable but doesn't suck too much of your time, and just place it in game.  Don't ask. Just do. By making it a point of contention, you 'force' the player to rebel further.  This guy is an inverse rules lawyer. He's going to slow the game down just to prove a point.  Once you realized he was being difficult deliberately, you should have taken the choice out of his hands.  The damage is done however, and this guy will continue to be a millstone around your neck whatever you do. Campaigns have come to a grinding halt over less -- cut him loose.</blockquote>

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