tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post119239405983037805..comments2024-03-27T20:09:00.283-04:00Comments on Tenkar's Tavern: What Role Should a DM Fill at the Table?Tenkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-63193592098301135092014-04-04T22:26:12.842-04:002014-04-04T22:26:12.842-04:00One of the models I like to use when I'm think...One of the models I like to use when I'm thinking about the role of the Referee/GM/Whatever is that of the way that comic books are run. There are the writers, who come up with the viewpoint characters and storylines, but there is also the editor, who ties the stories the various writers want to tell together, sets up larger plotlines, and sometimes comes up with adversarial characters. Obviously, the Referee in a RPG takes on a slightly greater significance, in that she has much more input in regard to adversaries and their reactions, the setting, and so on.faoladhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691952430041394614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-14313837004878277842014-04-04T20:12:24.809-04:002014-04-04T20:12:24.809-04:00"like the DM to drive the pacing of the actio..."like the DM to drive the pacing of the action..." What about Driver?<br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-34867084832478874152014-04-04T19:43:39.384-04:002014-04-04T19:43:39.384-04:00I like Leicester's word, "enabler." ...I like Leicester's word, "enabler." The GM is the person who makes things possible. Not the person who does things. S/he's the person who creates the framework that allows the players and their characters to do things, such as "have a good time," "face challenges," "create a story," etc. Chris C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655640273250716377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-53671488946304065122014-04-04T19:40:57.438-04:002014-04-04T19:40:57.438-04:00While DMing, I see my role as a facilitator of fun...While DMing, I see my role as a facilitator of fun.<br /><br />- ArkArkheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04197738947435750745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-11178347580732509822014-04-04T18:42:54.116-04:002014-04-04T18:42:54.116-04:00"I think, above all, the DM is there to ensur..."I think, above all, the DM is there to ensure that the group has an enjoyable time, and the role adjusts to the party's needs."<br /><br />NAILED IT!!Caleb Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858260507123306044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-83192069860935041532014-04-04T17:28:26.107-04:002014-04-04T17:28:26.107-04:00Referee states it very well. If a game requires a ...Referee states it very well. If a game requires a definition beyond that, perhaps it is the game that needs examination, not the role of referee. Piperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770517741281593733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-74340032563205967892014-04-04T16:08:52.553-04:002014-04-04T16:08:52.553-04:00The DM provides the framework for the story to be ...The DM provides the framework for the story to be told by the players, which includes portraying the other characters, as well as personifies fate within the world in the form of die rolls. He also acts as arbitrator in terms of the immutable laws of the world and what can and cannot be done therein.Tim Makihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170961509320774485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-12876981363070128022014-04-04T15:28:54.494-04:002014-04-04T15:28:54.494-04:00Narrator of descriptions, Controller of NPCs, Refe...Narrator of descriptions, Controller of NPCs, Referee (between players, and between players and NPCs), etc.<br /><br />Director of the campaign for sure, though if your players are "sandbox-y" players, your direction will be minimal. However most groups I've played in like the DM to drive the pacing of the action, making sure that the shared story advances and that players don't get bored.hdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748671444451280112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-21717432099634887252014-04-04T14:46:06.254-04:002014-04-04T14:46:06.254-04:00I tend to adapt myself to the desires of the playe...I tend to adapt myself to the desires of the players. If they want more of a gritty campaign, expect NPC carnage and more potential player death, of they are looking for something more LOTRish expect adventures with commensurate risks and rewards, if they want more social and less conflict that is possible (though usually boring for me) too. The key is their involvement and mine, boredom and dissatisfaction ends the game in a more final manner than any TPK.Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722958681098483324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-20589051236022277142014-04-04T14:43:44.284-04:002014-04-04T14:43:44.284-04:00Enabler.Enabler.Vance Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03911245780875316627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-37135546408408649072014-04-04T14:31:25.049-04:002014-04-04T14:31:25.049-04:00Sunderer of their plans, stealer of their wealth, ...Sunderer of their plans, stealer of their wealth, disenchanter of their magics, slayer of their henchmen!Capheindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997192956379221275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-62498443495738402382014-04-04T13:59:40.585-04:002014-04-04T13:59:40.585-04:00I liked Zak's concept of "The DM is throw...I liked Zak's concept of "The DM is throwing a party and it's his job to make sure all the guests have a good time."Higgipediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898074416237354260noreply@blogger.com