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Rotating GMs Mar 14, 2011 16:07:58 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Mar 14, 2011 16:07:58 GMT -6

While driving home from the game I had a good idea that I wanted to run by everyone. With the talent we have at GM I wanted to open up my idea for a rotating GM.

My idea is rather simple.

Since we play two weeks in a row and take a week off we could have a new person run their game for those two weeks.

It is easier to understand like this, keep in mind the dates are made up.

Dan - 26th
Dan - 2nd

Off on the 9th

Paul - 16th
Paul - 23rd

Off the 30th

Jim - 7th
Jim - 14th

Off the 21st

Geoff - 28th
Geoff - 4th

off the 11th

Repeat

People will always have the option to pass or only do one game etc. Things will also not be perfect due to not being able to play/run every two games then off one. If this happens we'd need to adjust accordingly. If one person only wants to run one game then I will gladly run a one off to fill in that person's missing slot. Also we don't have to do two games then switch, I just figure it would be easier.

Thoughts?

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

dan Star Wars GM Posts: 587	Rotating GMs Mar 14, 2011 16:30:55 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dan on Mar 14, 2011 16:30:55 GMT -6 Doesn't matter to me. I have lots of ideas to go off of now that classes are done and I have time.
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Rotating GMs Mar 14, 2011 21:15:41 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Mar 14, 2011 21:15:41 GMT -6

And the polls are in early with only me casting a single vote!

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

Bob Troll Level 3 Posts: 813	Rotating GMs Mar 20, 2011 11:14:00 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on Mar 20, 2011 11:14:00 GMT -6 Where is Bob? Are you guys not switching to Sunday games?
	Because World of Warcraft has been the leading culprit in dumbing down the genre to make it easy enough for the mainstream audience who has never heard of an MMO before to hop in and enjoy. Now, this isn't necessarily bad. But the soaring popularity of World of Warcraft has pigeonholed the entire industry into creating clones in order to be successful.

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Rotating GMs Mar 21, 2011 12:49:57 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Mar 21, 2011 12:49:57 GMT -6

We prolly won't do a regular Sunday game.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Rotating GMs Apr 12, 2011 13:02:31 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Apr 12, 2011 13:02:31 GMT -6

After my basic D&D game on Sunday that should take up my games as GM.

That looks like Jim would be next in the rotation.

Lets see how the next few days go with Jim going on vacation.

We also need to finish Dan's SW game.

Last Edit: Apr 12, 2011 13:08:26 GMT -6 by Paul

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

Bob Troll Level 3 Posts: 813	Rotating GMs Apr 14, 2011 18:15:58 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on Apr 14, 2011 18:15:58 GMT -6 hmm..
	Because World of Warcraft has been the leading culprit in dumbing down the genre to make it easy enough for the mainstream audience who has never heard of an MMO before to hop in and enjoy. Now, this isn't necessarily bad. But the soaring popularity of World of Warcraft has pigeonholed the entire industry into creating clones in order to be successful.

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Rotating GMs Apr 15, 2011 12:44:46 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on Apr 15, 2011 12:44:46 GMT -6

Apr 14, 2011 18:15:58 GMT -6 Bob said:

hmm..

Cat got your tongue?

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

Bob Troll Level 3 Posts: 813	Rotating GMs May 2, 2011 18:13:01 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob on May 2, 2011 18:13:01 GMT -6 No, I am just saying...I am awesome so I should be on the list.
	Because World of Warcraft has been the leading culprit in dumbing down the genre to make it easy enough for the mainstream audience who has never heard of an MMO before to hop in and enjoy. Now, this isn't necessarily bad. But the soaring popularity of World of Warcraft has pigeonholed the entire industry into creating clones in order to be successful.

dan Star Wars GM Posts: 587	Rotating GMs May 4, 2011 22:26:38 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dan on May 4, 2011 22:26:38 GMT -6 You need to be at games to be able to GM them.
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Rotating GMs May 5, 2011 8:08:22 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on May 5, 2011 8:08:22 GMT -6

On time would be a welcome change too.

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax

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Rotating GMs May 5, 2011 19:20:38 GMT -6

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Post by Paul on May 5, 2011 19:20:38 GMT -6

I've been really mulling over the recent changes and am at another crossroads.

Let me explain:

I want to game with Jim/Geoff/Dan - Play Star Wars / MSH / Etc etc

I want more players simply because the last two weeks one person was missing and that canceled the game. This would be the same this week if Dan and Geoff didn't want to try and test the Gal Civ game.

The two newest people want to play Pathfinder. I don't have much of a problem playing Pathfinder but I don't want to just toss what we have here away.

I also don't want to me a schmoe and say things like I will only play in your game if you play in mine.

The way I see it is we have two small groups that can't seem to fully decide on one game to make a really awesome big group.

Here are some possible solutions:

#1 The groups remain two small groups. I understand that PF hasn't gotten off the ground yet but I wanted to establish the "verbal contract" early so people don't get their swords bent out of shape. Simply stated there are just multiple games going. Much like how Bob's games and mine are split. The door is open on both sides if anyone wants to join each others game.

#2 We establish some type of GM rotation much like the one suggested earlier in this topic. This one would be a little different though. Perhaps we play one game for a few months then switch to another.

#3 We just play all the time and all weekend playing one game after another. JK I would do that back in my college days but I can't do that anymore.

Last Edit: May 5, 2011 19:26:39 GMT -6 by Paul

When I am a guest at a convention I am there to entertain people and add to the fun they have at the event. thus, unless the game session is advertised as one where the objective is to kill the PCs--and I've done a few of those--I try to keep PCs alive. Of course if a player doesn't want to have his character survive, the natural selection process of the game environment will take over.
-E.G.Gygax