 Looking for GM to teach me the Shadows, Newbie Help |
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 Nov 13 2003, 11:49 PM
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Target  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 13-November 03 From: State College, PA Member No.: 5,821  |
Hoi chummers,
Hope everyone is doing well in the Shadowlands today. So here's the scan.... I'm new to the shadows and was hoping to find someone who is willing to teach me how to be a good GM. I'm still looking for a crew to run with, but that's another matter ;) . Anyway, if anyone is willing to help a poor runner out, let me know. Later everyone. Watch your backs out there. |
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Nov 14 2003, 12:05 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 30-October 03 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 5,767 |
These forums are full of information on how to be a good GM, as well as plenty of examples how not to be.
I think the most important thing over all is listen to your players. |
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Nov 14 2003, 12:13 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,047 Joined: 12-November 03 From: Perilously close to the Sioux Nation. Member No.: 5,818 |
And be willing to cheat for the good of the game. Rules can be impediments more than helps.
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Nov 14 2003, 03:28 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,458 Joined: 22-March 03 From: I am a figment of my own imagination. Member No.: 4,302 |
Cheat for the good of the game? There's a hell of a lot of good you can do within the rules and run a good game. Unless you're looking to munch that is. Don't be polluting new minds to what's great about the system...
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Dec 8 2003, 03:17 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 26-November 03 From: San Marcos, CA Member No.: 5,855 |
I suggest you play alot, and become familar with the rules, before you attempt GMing. Observing others is a good way to learn.
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Dec 8 2003, 03:28 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,311 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Calgary, Alberta Member No.: 2,062 |
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Dec 8 2003, 03:42 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Then print out a copy and burn it! :please: Seriously, the only way to get better is to do it. Get a couple of people together, explain to them that you are just getting used to the new system, then play away for a while till things start to become familiar. |
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Dec 8 2003, 06:48 AM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,006 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
Blackjack is ok. He's got some good advice, he's got some mediocre advice, and he's got some downright crappy advice. What you want from him is Brumy: Troll Philosopher. That'll teach you how to GM right there.
~J |
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Dec 8 2003, 06:54 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
What you don't want from him are Orbital Cows! Learn how to GM instead of railroading your players.
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