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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Is_907" data-source="post: 5665490" data-attributes="member: 70112">I run Pathfinder the way you run 1e--if it's not in the core book we're going to talk about it beforehand... and make stuff up.I always prefer running a splatbook-light campaign so would rather sit down and talk with all the players first.This is one of my top rules! If you want to play a video game, go find a GM that will let you say "intimidate," roll a d20, and win the game. That's not how I want to play a game with real people.My rules.... These are almost more personal guidelines as a GM (and often player) than table rules, but there's overlap:- Come to the table prepared!- Only two reasons for phone use at table: wife/kid emergency, work emergency (if you ignore either you could impair your ability to play the game long term)- No laptops unless you're the GM (I don't care that there are great software options for character sheets--we've all set aside the time for this game, we all respect each other enough to engage and not be glued to an LCD)- Absolutely no movies or TV and only music that the GM approves as appropriate for the adventure- Don't be a jerk- Shut up when others are talking- Speak clearly and concisely so others will listen to you- If you bring food or drinks, you clean it up so the host doesn't have to- Dice are rolled on the table or in a pre-designated area, but the GM has the right to declare a player can re-roll for any reason that's not obtuse (i.e. "she's hot--she can reroll")Basically most of my rules come down to this thought: I work 50-65 hours a week and set aside time to role play, so do my friends/comrades/acquaintances... we should all respect each other enough to play the game and enjoy it, not getting distracted by the outside world or minutia in the game that, frankly, doesn't matter.</blockquote>

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