V.A.L.U.E. Season 4 - PREPLANNING

[Darthbinks]

@katnyx

I’m trying to think about how I would have handled your specific situation. I think I would have felt like I’ve been put on the spot and I might have allowed you to downgrade, too. But I would have been upset about my inability to tell you no.

@Xyathn

Ugh… now you have me rethinking my stance

I really, really, really don’t like telling another DM what they can’t do at their own table. But you’re right, if someone is asking you face to face, then it’s a lot of pressure and I wouldn’t want that for a DM. Especially if it seems like that person might not have a place to play if you say no, or is really insistent… ugh, I really don’t like the concept of that pressure on people.

there is a solution for this:

there is a (work in progress) Code of Conduct

and if something makes you uncomfortable (see YOU ARE EMPOWERED) you do not have to allow it, and can ask them to leave

the Code of Conduct has your back