An Exloratree Example
Yesterday, I mentioned Exloratree and how I thought it might be a useful tool for GMs in games. Below is Continue Reading »
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Game Design Aid - Exploratree
Lifehacker wrote a tidbit on a little app called Exploratree. They talk about using it to plan a project and you know… an adventure is a project. Continue Reading »
Blogroll Addition
Roleplaying Tips is a weekly email newsletter by Johnn Four that’s been going since 1999! Eight years is certainly nothing to sneeze at and well worth your time. He just published #383: part 1 of Jail Design. If you’re a newcomer to his site, the archives alone will give you weeks of ideas and fun! There’s something here for players and GMs alike.
Small Note: Chatty DM’s entry has been updated with his new link. Love the new look!
Bad DMs Part 2
This seems to be a controversial topic to some. First, to JHG, I actually only know one gamer in our local area who seems to complain as a method of entertainment. To ChattyDM: I myself haven’t had many bad GMs. But recently, I’ve seen a few new players completely turned off gaming by them.
However, I have to admit, my comments are nothing, NOTHING, to the link ChattyGM gave us: The Worst Dungeon Master Ever. This guy is a perfect example of why more girls don’t game. Who care about red hair, no matter how much it turns you on? And breast size?!?! Give me a break. The guy is rude and creeeeeeeeeepy. I’m an experienced player and I have to admit - I wouldn’t go back to that game. What the guy really sounds like though? A refugee from 1st Edition. Male 1Ed DM’s always had those binders and optional classes that were overpowered, let alone stupid.
Why you shouldn’t DM
Chatty DM posted an article asking us why do we run games? There are almost as many answers as there are people answering. No one else would, the ability to have a creative outlet, to give the usual guy a break.
It got me to thinking about the people I know who love the job… and suck at it. These people really ruin the game for everyone. One bad player can give the DM a hard time, annoy the rest of the group but… the game goes on. A bad Dungeon/Game Master can’t be escaped without finding a new group or having a confrontation that no one will enjoy. Often enough, such an argument won’t work anyhow, just splitting up the group and breaking friendships.
So if you’re thinking about being a Game Master, for whatever system, sit back and ask yourself Continue Reading »