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How to Handle Rules Lawyers and Disruptive Players at the Table
The Bearded Nerd Podcast
15 minutes
1 month ago
How to Handle Rules Lawyers and Disruptive Players at the Table
You’re trying to narrate a high-stakes encounter……and someone interrupts with a rule correction, another talks over the party, and someone else derails the moment entirely.
In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian shares practical strategies for handling rules lawyers, spotlight hogs, and disruptive players—without killing the vibe. Learn how to keep your game flowing while maintaining control, clarity, and group trust.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn:
The 3 types of disruptive players (and how to spot them)
How to use the “One-Minute Rule” for fast rulings
Scripts you can use at the table to de-escalate tension
How to handle disruptive behavior before it starts
🎁 Bonus: Grab the Disruption & Dynamics Toolkit on Patreon:patreon.com/thebeardednerd