First, why is your PC in prison? Did they break the local laws? Did you go all murder hobo and kill one or more NPCs? Some DMs will send a PC to prison to teach the player a lesson. So, double-check with your DM about why the PC is in prison. They may have a different reason than you think. As for your friends not getting you out of prison, why is that? Sometimes, no matter how much a player loves their PC, the other players are not as fond of said PC. That's not always the case, but sometimes a PC has personality quirks that make life in the Party difficult. Is your PC socially awkward and constantly messing up social interactions? Are your PC's motivations different than the rest of the Party? Is your PC stealing from other PCs or not sharing loot with them? Is your PC good, but all the others evil (this does happen)? Do the other PCs have any motivation to get your PC out of jail?
Second, your PC is in prison, but you (the player) are the one holding the group together? Sorry, but that doesn’t make any sense. They are literally playing without you. What exactly would be different if you didn’t show up?
I don’t know you or anyone at your table, so I can’t tell you what’s wrong. But if I were you, the first thing I would do is talk to the DM and see if he’s punishing you for something. If the DM is a student, then make sure a teacher is involved. Second, I would ask myself if my PC is helping or hurting the Party. I would take a hard look at this. And third, if the probing questions and self reflection don’t get you anywhere, I would ask the Party if they have any plan at all to help get you out of prison, or if you should just roll a new PC. And if you don’t get a good answer to that, I’d talk to the club’s teacher advisor and prepare to walk away.
If you've have multiple sessions where your character isn't allowed to do anything and can't escape from the jail, you're being a passive-aggressive hint that they want you out of the group.
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Ok, a couple of things...
First, why is your PC in prison? Did they break the local laws? Did you go all murder hobo and kill one or more NPCs? Some DMs will send a PC to prison to teach the player a lesson. So, double-check with your DM about why the PC is in prison. They may have a different reason than you think. As for your friends not getting you out of prison, why is that? Sometimes, no matter how much a player loves their PC, the other players are not as fond of said PC. That's not always the case, but sometimes a PC has personality quirks that make life in the Party difficult. Is your PC socially awkward and constantly messing up social interactions? Are your PC's motivations different than the rest of the Party? Is your PC stealing from other PCs or not sharing loot with them? Is your PC good, but all the others evil (this does happen)? Do the other PCs have any motivation to get your PC out of jail?
Second, your PC is in prison, but you (the player) are the one holding the group together? Sorry, but that doesn’t make any sense. They are literally playing without you. What exactly would be different if you didn’t show up?
I don’t know you or anyone at your table, so I can’t tell you what’s wrong. But if I were you, the first thing I would do is talk to the DM and see if he’s punishing you for something. If the DM is a student, then make sure a teacher is involved. Second, I would ask myself if my PC is helping or hurting the Party. I would take a hard look at this. And third, if the probing questions and self reflection don’t get you anywhere, I would ask the Party if they have any plan at all to help get you out of prison, or if you should just roll a new PC. And if you don’t get a good answer to that, I’d talk to the club’s teacher advisor and prepare to walk away.
Good luck!
If you've have multiple sessions where your character isn't allowed to do anything and can't escape from the jail, you're being a passive-aggressive hint that they want you out of the group.
Find your own truth, choose your enemies carefully, and never deal with a dragon.
"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.