You’re right, I’ve been spoiled with a steady group for years but when we do add new players it’s just like you said.
The worst we ever had was the person who never brought anything to share, farted regularly at the table, and insisted on creating unplayable characters for fun.
Not everyone has a giant pool of existing options, and not everyone initially presents as an asshole.
Sometimes you just gotta figure out who’s a shithead at the table, and get rid of the bad eggs.
You’re right, I’ve been spoiled with a steady group for years but when we do add new players it’s just like you said.
The worst we ever had was the person who never brought anything to share, farted regularly at the table, and insisted on creating unplayable characters for fun.