Not Sure if Best Player Ever ... Or Worst Player? (Long stories)

[Jay R]

The hard truth for me to admit is this group of friends thinks they like playing DND, when really, they like being Family Guy level silly. MP needs other ways to amuse himself. They don't want the DND I'm trying to create.

I strongly urge you to get a copy of TOON. This sounds like the perfect group to play a game of cartoon characters in which inappropriate nonsense is appropriate, making the animator helpless with laughter earns you points, and a loss of all hit points makes you Fall Down with X's in your eyes, and you walk back onscreen perfectly well three minutes later.

[Reversefigure4]

I strongly urge you to get a copy of TOON. This sounds like the perfect group to play a game of cartoon characters in which inappropriate nonsense is appropriate, making the animator helpless with laughter earns you points, and a loss of all hit points makes you Fall Down with X's in your eyes, and you walk back onscreen perfectly well three minutes later.

Yep, something in this neighbourhood seems far more ideal than DnD. DnD requires a lot of prep, lends itself to optimisation, and is a somewhat serious game.

Changing to something that's low prep, goofy, and doesn't matter if it breaks seems easier.

[Incorrect]

Im really glad it ended with a good discussion and some reflection. Hopefully just the fact that you talked about it, makes the group consider their (meta)actions more.
I think you brought it up yourself, Cheese, but using another system is a great way of relieving boredom. And other systems might be less dependent on each players individual optimization skill.

[Hooligan]

#3
Setting: Star Wars, hypothetical story connecting Return of the Jedi to The Force Awakens

MP: He named his character "Hennet the Sorcerer" and believes the entire world is a mirage arcana, and he's actually a wizard.

I can't comment on whether he is a great player or a ****heel but this part is hilarious. High comedy.

[16bearswutIdo]

TBH, MP sounds alpha as ****. The lad plays D&D with his friend of 10 years, coming up with interesting and hilarious characters that help keep his newbie beer n' pretzels PC team on point. It's like a veteran soldier tasked with teaching a group of fresh faced recruits.

[vasilidor]

If he is being deliberate in his derailings and ruining fun for others, worst player. if everyone is enjoying the shenanigans, best player.

[Kaptin Keen]

What I posted here was for another thread. Forget I was ever here.