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Message: <blockquote data-quote="azmodean" data-source="post: 2115759" data-attributes="member: 26590">As has been mentioned, I think the reaction to the statement, “I will not allow players to play a pc concept they don’t have the role playing ability to pull off.” seems to ignore what might be some underlying issues.As an example, I tried to run a campaign for some newer players, one of which wanted to play a half-dragon.  My gut told me not to allow it, but I decided to be lenient.  I should have gone with my gut, the player obsessed over the minutae of being a half-dragon to the point of ignoring and/or derailing plot in progress to shop for food or some such.  Also despite every appearance to the contrary, he considered himself invincible.In short, I think the quote in question typically refers to the ability of said player to try to pull off a credible example of the character in question.  In my experience it is much more often a question of intent rather than ability.As an entirely seperate issue, I don't allow a first-time player to play a spellcaster of any kind unless they're a rules maniac from the get-go.  (for instance a wargamer who has never roleplayed before)</blockquote>