Toughness

[Thirsty Viking]

If you truly experienced this you have my sympathies,   in my quarter century playing D-n-D  and other systems,  this type of GM is exceedingly rare  and their games don't last long.   there are to many good games out there for them to hold a group.  If not then one of his players will start running durring a break,  and out shine him so that he takes over the group.  On the other hands,  GM that baby players and keep them wrapped in wool,  also see thier campains die...   with less chance of resurection.