Actually Running the Game: TTRPG Week 7
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Running the game is one of those things that, on paper, is very easy. In practice however, it has a lot more nuance. In essence, the GM sets the scene based on their preparations, and the players interact with the scene as if they were their characters. It can be likened to making a movie, with the GM as the Writer/Director working up a set and using extras, with the players as the main actors being told to improvise based on what they see/encounter/find. One thing to keep in mind is that due to the nature of the dice, or the whim of the players, situations can change quickly. Be prepared to improvise.
The nature of play doesn't translate to the written word all that well. I will forgo examples of play and direct you instead to games broadcast online with archives found on YouTube. These will give you a better idea of how a game should roughly go, and may give you some inspiration as well. The first is Critical Role, a homebrew D&D game with published content. Keep in mind that Mr. Mercer puts in an exceptional amount of effort, has a production budget, and is a professional voice actor (as are the players) - most games aren't going to turn out quite that spectacularly. Second is High Rollers, a group of Yogscast members playing D&D homebrew campaigns. Lastly, The Unexpectables - members of the Team Four Star fan voice acting group playing D&D on Roll20.
The nature of play doesn't translate to the written word all that well. I will forgo examples of play and direct you instead to games broadcast online with archives found on YouTube. These will give you a better idea of how a game should roughly go, and may give you some inspiration as well. The first is Critical Role, a homebrew D&D game with published content. Keep in mind that Mr. Mercer puts in an exceptional amount of effort, has a production budget, and is a professional voice actor (as are the players) - most games aren't going to turn out quite that spectacularly. Second is High Rollers, a group of Yogscast members playing D&D homebrew campaigns. Lastly, The Unexpectables - members of the Team Four Star fan voice acting group playing D&D on Roll20.
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