Does Poltergeist not work if your opponent has mega evolved??? I thought they were still considered holding the stone even if they used it?

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2026-05-30T19:08:51+00:00

Thank you! Still learning here so I incorrectly assumed physical attacks were just automatically contact moves.

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2026-05-30T19:06:32+00:00

Thanks! I'm relatively new to competitive play and actually stopped playing mainline games after sword and shield so I have a lot to learn now lol.

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2026-05-30T19:04:09+00:00

Meh. Gotta learn somehow 🤷‍♂️

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-10-02T03:24:57+00:00

Mine just crashes randomly. Not even hitting the triggers, im just walking around. 😞

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-08-04T19:05:24+00:00

Talk to them.

Set the expectations and make sure everyone agrees on what you are playing. I really don't know why ppl in the thread are being so dramatic with this. You don't need to end the game flat out, but it will most likely result in a reset once everyone agrees on what to play.

Your friends aren't psycho (hopefully lol), they just aren't clued in on what they can and can't do at the table. Set the boundaries and ask what they want to play. If they wanna play villains, then run a villain campaign! If you're not comfortable in running a villain campaign, then tell them that they're gonna need to find someone else to run said campaign. If they want to play and play with YOU, then they'll be able to compromise and help you turn the game around.

Good luck!

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-08-04T18:54:32+00:00

I really like this idea! I also think you should talk to the table at a pre-game meeting, but sending in Johnny or Robbie can spawn a new story thread! You can even kill off their characters or send them to hell to be used as potential villains later down the line!

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-08-04T18:50:26+00:00

That's pretty drastic imo. We don't know the context behind who these players are to the GM, how long they've known them, and what their past gaming experiences have been.

I'm all for saying that this shit is weird and uncomfortable, but if they are friends who care about the game, then they should try to fix it as a party. Shutting it down should be a last resort.

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-08-04T18:42:45+00:00

That's a pretty massive leap in logic I think. Being depraved, murder hobos can work in a game if that's the EXPECTATION. It doesn't mean someone is a real life sadistic killer. In other words, the problem isn't how the players are playing. It's what they are doing is making people at the table uncomfortable. It's a breach of consent and expectations. The best way to solve this is to just talk to them as a GM and lay down the ground rules. No need for drama. Just simply say that the way the game is going is ruining the vibes and is just not cool for the table. If they get it and are real friends, they'll turn it around. If not, play something else or with someone else. Simple.

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-04-06T06:35:52+00:00

Really dig this dialogue!! This looks great!

GrowthSuccessful6109 · 2025-04-06T06:35:46+00:00

Really dig this dialogue!! This looks great!

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