What problem are you having with this player? Attitude/behavior or just not a good player?
Problem players should be coached then removed if they are a detriment to the group's fun.
Poor players should be coached and helped to improve so they and the group have more fun.
If you have to remove someone, just present it as factually as possible. Cite the reasons, if they are in a friend group reinforce that you aren't rejecting them as a person just that your group doesn't want to game with them any longer.
Hopefully you can coach the player no matter what the issues are and keep your group together. Happy Holidays!
That's always a tough thing to do, whether they are a friend or stranger. Kicking them out is usually the last option for me. While not all GM's are good at coaching, taking a troubled player aside and working with them to be better at roleplay is usually my first instinct. If they are disruptive, letting them know that it takes away from the fun for the group is very important. Realizing that they are taking away from the fun might help them change their ways. In the end, if they don't want to improve and still take away from other peoples fun or comfort, them you ask them to leave and share that information with them in the hopes that at before they join their next table, they can hopefully change some bad habits.
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Ok so I have a player in my dnd group that's not a good player or dm, how can I gently kick him out of the group.
When you say "good player or dm", what do you mean by that? Is he disruptive at the table? Not understanding of the rules? Simply unimaginitive?
What problem are you having with this player? Attitude/behavior or just not a good player?
Problem players should be coached then removed if they are a detriment to the group's fun.
Poor players should be coached and helped to improve so they and the group have more fun.
If you have to remove someone, just present it as factually as possible. Cite the reasons, if they are in a friend group reinforce that you aren't rejecting them as a person just that your group doesn't want to game with them any longer.
Hopefully you can coach the player no matter what the issues are and keep your group together. Happy Holidays!
That's always a tough thing to do, whether they are a friend or stranger. Kicking them out is usually the last option for me. While not all GM's are good at coaching, taking a troubled player aside and working with them to be better at roleplay is usually my first instinct. If they are disruptive, letting them know that it takes away from the fun for the group is very important. Realizing that they are taking away from the fun might help them change their ways.
In the end, if they don't want to improve and still take away from other peoples fun or comfort, them you ask them to leave and share that information with them in the hopes that at before they join their next table, they can hopefully change some bad habits.
A DM who loves the game. I am a 3.5e dungeon master of 25+ years experience. It has been my passion since I discovered the starter box set as a kid. My table is always fair and fun, we like to laugh and leave the table excited for the next session.
Avid hiker and explorer IRL. Getting outside is the best unplug. I hope to hear from anyone curious about 3.5 edition and would love t include you in my next campaign.