Not Another D&D Podcast D&D Court: Cars PCs, Overly Engaged Players, and Razzing Rights
Sep 25, 2025
Dungeon Court dives into wild D&D dilemmas! The Justices tackle whether a Lightning McQueen character deserves a rusty fate. They share tips on managing overly engaged players in pirate-themed games and how to balance play styles at the table. There’s a hilarious discussion about the rights to razz a DM after a party hides a corpse, and advice on handling time-loop campaigns. Plus, newcomers get encouragement to join online tables. Packed with laughter and insight, it's a must-listen for any tabletop enthusiast!
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Killing A Lightning McQueen Starter
- Jeff P. let a player insist on being Lightning McQueen and then started the session in a well, narrating the car rusting.
- The group quit and never invited the DM back after Lightning McQueen died immediately.
Set Firm Character Boundaries
- If a player insists on being an out-of-setting IP character, avoid allowing it unless you commit to running that world fully.
- Do set clear table boundaries early or ask them to find a more fitting DM or campaign.
Make Time Magic Playable
- When running time-loop or time-travel plots, prepare clear rules players can interact with and explain inconsistencies as plot weak spots.
- Do consider branching timelines instead of immutable loops to let player actions matter.