All he did was torture a goblin a little and stab it through both eyes with a spear.
And this was fun for everyone?
NEXT MONTH: CHARLES MANSON, THE ROLE PLAYING GAME.
Not really. He's the kind of guy who does this sort of shit on a consistent basis, so everyone either looks the other way or stares slack-jawed. But what I'm saying is that he did better than he usually does.
Wow, I'm actually defending this. Unbelievable.
One of the ways I screen new players is by asking them to email me their character concept (or describe it, if we're talking in person). Having DM'd since 1977, certain things are now clearly warning signs.
"I'm CN so I can do anything I want." (warning sign)
Wanting to play an evil character (instant disqualification).
Asking if they can template their character (no).
Asking if they can play a monster race (no).
Asking if they can play a drow (instant disqualification).
Asking what level they're starting at (FIRST).
After being told it's Pathfinder "book" rules only (no 3rd party, with a grand total of 5 house rules handed to them, clearly written), the question "Yeah, but can I play this one badass class from this cool 3rd party 3.5 supplement?" (bye)
Is it okay to pass notes to the DM? (GTFO).
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When a new player is at the table for the first time, some things that ensure they won't be there a second time:
"I'm stealing the wizard's dagger." Bye.
"I'm only playing my alignment." Who chose the alignment, fuckwad? Note that this is ALWAYS said after the player in question did something to spoil the session or even the campaign for at least one other player.
"Dibs on the magic thieves' tools!"...From the fighter.
Butthurt when you get knocked out, stat-hit, or killed.