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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7525082" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>Then I would never DM with my current group. Which would be sad, because I quite like them. </p><p></p><p>I started DMing at the end of 2014 after not having played TTRPGs since the early 90s (and not D&D since the late 80s). All of my players, however, have been playing continuously since the 80s. Most also play D&D and other games several times a week. A couple DM regularly for other campaigns. Currently my schedule allows me to prep for and run my once-per-month 8-hour session. </p><p></p><p>There is no way that I can avoid a situation where the players know the rules better than I do, unless I run a different system.</p><p></p><p>In terms of *rules* I take a "judge" approach to my role as DM. I expect that that players will know many rules better than I do--especially those pertaining to their characters. I expect that I can call on them to help with determining the rules for less common situations. Where things are unclear or don't fit the current situation, I, as DM, make a judgement. </p><p></p><p>Where I have the luxury of time, however, I do like to read discussions on various scenarios and put out questions to the ENWorld community. It helps me discuss options with my players and, most importantly, I enjoy discussing these things. </p><p></p><p>But I don't kid myself. My one mediocre brain isn't going to out-think the combined powers of 4-6 much more experienced players.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7525082, member: 6796661"] Then I would never DM with my current group. Which would be sad, because I quite like them. I started DMing at the end of 2014 after not having played TTRPGs since the early 90s (and not D&D since the late 80s). All of my players, however, have been playing continuously since the 80s. Most also play D&D and other games several times a week. A couple DM regularly for other campaigns. Currently my schedule allows me to prep for and run my once-per-month 8-hour session. There is no way that I can avoid a situation where the players know the rules better than I do, unless I run a different system. In terms of *rules* I take a "judge" approach to my role as DM. I expect that that players will know many rules better than I do--especially those pertaining to their characters. I expect that I can call on them to help with determining the rules for less common situations. Where things are unclear or don't fit the current situation, I, as DM, make a judgement. Where I have the luxury of time, however, I do like to read discussions on various scenarios and put out questions to the ENWorld community. It helps me discuss options with my players and, most importantly, I enjoy discussing these things. But I don't kid myself. My one mediocre brain isn't going to out-think the combined powers of 4-6 much more experienced players. [/QUOTE]
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