Maybe just say "Hey, X isn't running this game. I am". If you're open to their participation, you could add "But if you'd like to join us, would you mind introducing yourself?". If you don't want them to join, you could say "Sorry, but I already have enough players for this campaign"
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I’d also consider if this person has admin privileges to the room, so you can have a backup way to contact the group if you’re kicked.
If it comes to that, I think I’d rather not play with that group. But thanks.
Just off the top of my head, I'm thinking:
- They're probably expecting the GM and/or other players to respond with either "sorry, that schedule won't work for us" or "yeah, that works for us, tell us about yourself." Like, why type up a three-paragraph introduction when there's like a 50% (or more) chance that bit of information will quickly indicate that no, it won't work out.
- Are you sure they didn't just assume the chatroom owner was the GM?
- So far I think they're just trying to gauge whether it's going to work out logistically.
- Again, are you sure they haven't just mistaken the channel owner for the person is most responsible for organizing?
I guess just going on that information, it does feel to me like maybe you're reading too much into it. It's entirely possible I'm missing something that would change my take, though.
I appreciate your detailed answer.
I think you're reading way too much into this. Just talk to the guy.
I'll do just that. Thanks.