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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7767369" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p><strong>You don't have to be a professional voice actor or author to run a game.</strong></p><p></p><p>Advice for the current generation of new DMs. I envy all the resources and example you have to learn to run a game. There are lots of great streams run by excellent GMs. At the same time, I am fortunate that I was able to blindly experiment my way into it as a kid without having to compare myself to Matt Mercer, Chris Perkins, and the increasing number of accomplished professional voice actors, TV/movie actors, and authors who are streaming games. </p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that these streams are run for an audience. You are running your game for yourself and your players. While Critical Roll; Dice, Camera, Action!; and their ilk are great ways to get inspired and to improve your game, when you are just getting started, more relatable examples are going to be found at your local game store or convention. If you are completely new to the game but already have an itch to DM, try to play in a few Adventurer's League or Pathfinder/Starfinder Society games. You'll learn a lot but while not being overwhelmed by the professional polish of the popular streams.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7767369, member: 6796661"] [B]You don't have to be a professional voice actor or author to run a game.[/B] Advice for the current generation of new DMs. I envy all the resources and example you have to learn to run a game. There are lots of great streams run by excellent GMs. At the same time, I am fortunate that I was able to blindly experiment my way into it as a kid without having to compare myself to Matt Mercer, Chris Perkins, and the increasing number of accomplished professional voice actors, TV/movie actors, and authors who are streaming games. Keep in mind that these streams are run for an audience. You are running your game for yourself and your players. While Critical Roll; Dice, Camera, Action!; and their ilk are great ways to get inspired and to improve your game, when you are just getting started, more relatable examples are going to be found at your local game store or convention. If you are completely new to the game but already have an itch to DM, try to play in a few Adventurer's League or Pathfinder/Starfinder Society games. You'll learn a lot but while not being overwhelmed by the professional polish of the popular streams. [/QUOTE]
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