When did you first start playing RPGs and what were they? When I was teen, or possibly before then. It would probably have been D&D or Advanced D&D or Warhammer Fantasy back then. What was the most memorable part of those sessions? Building and exploring a strange world. Why did you start GMing? I really enjoy having a story that the players not only play in but can move in directions you did not foresee, creating a new story out of it. How long have you been GMing? Years and years on and off What systems have you GMed? D&D multiple editions, Warhammer Fantasy and soon Walking Dead What are the pleasures and pitfalls of GMing? Thinking on your feet, when the party inevitably does something or goes somewhere you did not think of. What was the most memorable part of the sessions you GMed? Any session where the players tackle it in new and unexpected ways. For example an expected battle is prevented/circumvented via other means or an extremely lucky roll, that means that the
Looking for GMs to pitch their games games for the next run of rotations, so we can look to fill in the blanks.
I think so far we potentially have for
December 2023 rotation
- Last Rite of Seafire by D&D by George
- Advanced Fighting Fantasy by Jo
- Mix by Andrew W and Richard
- Village of Hommlet OSE by Graham
April 2024 rotation
- WFRP campaign by Chris
August 2024 Rotation
- Hard to Bard by Mark Cunningham
Scared...
That's no problem, we can help you work out what you need
At core is:
1) the idea and
2) willingness to run one
Then its either a pre-cooked campaign, an open world (thinking on the seat of your pants) or a blend of both
Some helpful links:
At core is:
1) the idea and
2) willingness to run one
Then its either a pre-cooked campaign, an open world (thinking on the seat of your pants) or a blend of both
Some helpful links:
- https://www.hobbitshole.uk/guide-and-tips
- https://www.hobbitshole.uk/adding-depth-to-your-roleplaying-games
Does it need to be D&D
No (but does not stop you from running D&D)
I am scared I don't know all the rules
So what, neither do most players.
If really worried then do what I done, Run a system no one knows, for me it was Misspent Youth and then Era games - at the time only I knew those rules in the club.
But at core its Role play not rule play, mess up or need to look up a rule - So what, either look it up then, or go with gut and flow of game and look it up after for next time.
But at core its Role play not rule play, mess up or need to look up a rule - So what, either look it up then, or go with gut and flow of game and look it up after for next time.
If you are willing,
If you have a game idea and if you are brave enough.
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