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Summary
No two players are the same.
How do you ensure this player will enjoy the game?
10Set Expectations
What Is The Game About?
Session zerois good for everyone, as it prevents many problems from happening in the first place.
For instance, most min-maxers build their characters for combat.
Not every min-maxer prepares the character for combat.
For instance, they can build the perfect character to talk their way out of trouble.
If they know the gist of the campaign, they can make something that fits accordingly.
Whenever the party completes quests, they deserve rewards, and you know what your player likes.
Focus on what they’re good at and push it to the extreme.
This is a game, sure, but roleplaying is a key aspect, too.
The players themselves will already be a good encouragement for the min-maxer.
Which Flavor of Fantasy is perfect for your next campaign?
There’s also no reason to keep things secret.
If the min-maxer finds it weird that others are getting stronger gear, you could tell them why.
Young Kas and Vecna, by Lily Abullina.
2Be Clear About Rules And Changes To Them
What Can They Do And Not Do?
After all, they need to know what they can do in the game to optimize their characters.
So, if you’re changing anything, let them know as soon as possible.
Dwarves by Mike Pape
Use their knowledge to your advantage.
It doesn’t have to be only negative things, though.
Raise Dead by Polar Engine
Players Fighting a Dragon Art by Campbell White
An Exciting Chase by Simon Dominic
Magic User by Tuan Duong Chu
Art by Raluca Marinescu
Magic Fire by Yuhong Ding
Candlekeep Mysteries Cover Art by Clint Cearley
Alustriel Mordenkainen and Tasha debate by Irina Nordsol
