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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Argyle King" data-source="post: 5860251" data-attributes="member: 58416">Also late to the thread...I don't really see the conflict.  He said he will not play a new character if his current character dies.  I am of the impression you still have other players.  If by chance his character dies, and that player decides to not play anymore, continue with the other players.I'd simply just talk to him before-hand.  Let him know that you respect his tastes, and that you are not out to intentionally kill his character.  However,  you are a player too; as are the other people playing in the game.  It's supposed to be a group game with everyone having fun.  As such, while you respect his views and will not single out his character (although, in game events might dictate that an in-game entity such as a monster might), neither will you put a bubble around his character.  You're running the game in a manner where every character is on the same playing field.  As long as you both understand that he does not wish to continue in the event his first character dies, I see no issue.  However, to be polite, I would personally offer him the opportunity to make a new character (if his current one dies.)  That way you at least gave the opportunity.  If he says no, then ask if there is anything else he'd like to help with; perhaps helping you manage running the game if he still wants to be part of the group (but doesn't want to play a character.)  If he says no to that as well, simply part ways until the next campaign, and invite him to play again.</blockquote>

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