13 Jun 2011, 5:12 pm
AardvarkGoodSwimmer
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13 Jun 2011, 5:50 pm
My compliments on your low-key leadership! 
Or, what I call low-key leadership, maybe is just respectful leadership.
One note, not everyone who accepts invite will show up and I recommend just graciously accepting that. And if too few people, perhaps abbreviate the event and invite the smaller group into town to get a sandwich or rent a video. (for me, having this kind of back-up makes me more comfortable)
Note: My experience is with other events.
13 Jun 2011, 7:25 pm
13 Jun 2011, 8:02 pm
1) Keep it moving bored players will never show up a second time
2) Don't let players try to run other people's character
3) If a player is not ready skip them then come back to them when they are ready
4) Preperation is key have everything planned out before your players show up
5) Always give you players a way out
6) Crack down on rules lawyers
7) Don't be afraid to slap hands if things get out of hand like make a player's character get injured or loose something when they are being bad
8 ) Paizo Fumble or critical cards are fun
I was a gamemaster from 1981-1995. A player from 2007-10 I got some experience on both sides of the GM screen. 
I also have a ton of scarry and funny stories about my experiences in roleplaying games.
14 Jun 2011, 3:34 pm
Or, what I call low-key leadership, maybe is just respectful leadership.thanks
gotcha.
2) Don't let players try to run other people's character
3) If a player is not ready skip them then come back to them when they are ready
4) Preperation is key have everything planned out before your players show up
5) Always give you players a way out
6) Crack down on rules lawyers
7) Don't be afraid to slap hands if things get out of hand like make a player's character get injured or loose something when they are being bad
8 ) Paizo Fumble or critical cards are fun
I was a gamemaster from 1981-1995. A player from 2007-10 I got some experience on both sides of the GM screen. Wink I also have a ton of scarry and funny stories about my experiences in roleplaying games.
Thanks for the tips and do tell some scary stories, I've been a player for 3 years and I want to see if they are comparable.
14 Jun 2011, 7:50 pm
Also, since this is your first time DMing with new players, make sure you do a TPK first session to establish your authority.
14 Jun 2011, 8:37 pm
15 Jun 2011, 8:23 am
, that'll show them who's boss.Nah, I am playing with a few close friends who don't need to be put into place. But as the game progresses they undoubtedly will try.
The scoundrels!
