Not Another D&D Podcast D&D Court: Newbie PVP, Rat Gods, and Baptized Dogs
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Jan 29, 2026 A mock courtroom hears heated debates about permadeath replay bans and how they affect table friendships. Players argue over in‑play PvP etiquette and when conflict crosses the line. A level‑19 clone backstory sparks jealousy and trust conversations. Rulings cover deception shenanigans, stolen final blows, swarm‑rats mechanics, and a confession about a loaded die.
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Don't Let Permadeath Rules Kill Friendships
- If a house rule threatens real friendships, talk to the group and take their temperature before accepting it.
- Ask the DM to soften stakes (one-session absence or staged reintroduction) rather than permanent removal.
Preemptively Resolve PVP Tension
- If another player's character repeatedly provokes you, message them before the session to set boundaries.
- Ask Jimmy directly what will cause conflict and request characters that won't immediately fight.
Backstories Are DM-Player Territory
- Character backstory hooks belong primarily to the player and the DM to negotiate, not other players.
- A powerful backstory can be balanced mechanically by roleplaying it as a different current build.