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<blockquote data-quote="Guest&amp;nbsp; 85555" data-source="post: 5686840">I have to say I think the bad GM thing is way over-blown, and it is usually more of a style clash than anything when someone says they had a bad GM. However there are some things I think make for poor GMing:&nbsp;1) Not understanding the rules system: I don't expect GMs to be masters of the system in use, but I do expect them to understand the core system enough to run it (obviously if it is the first run of a new game, there is a learning curve). &nbsp;2) Being unfair: No GM is perfect, no one can be 100% objective on every single rules call, but the GM should at least try to be a balanced judge of the game. Things like singling a player out for bad treatment, favoring characters because they are the focus of the adventure...these can disturb my enjoyment of the game.&nbsp;3) The DMNPC: I love good solid NPCs. But I don't care for the DMNPC. Especially when it is a fellow who is maxed out, get's special treatment, and is virtually unkillable.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Guest 85555, post: 5686840"] I have to say I think the bad GM thing is way over-blown, and it is usually more of a style clash than anything when someone says they had a bad GM. However there are some things I think make for poor GMing: 1) Not understanding the rules system: I don't expect GMs to be masters of the system in use, but I do expect them to understand the core system enough to run it (obviously if it is the first run of a new game, there is a learning curve). 2) Being unfair: No GM is perfect, no one can be 100% objective on every single rules call, but the GM should at least try to be a balanced judge of the game. Things like singling a player out for bad treatment, favoring characters because they are the focus of the adventure...these can disturb my enjoyment of the game. 3) The DMNPC: I love good solid NPCs. But I don't care for the DMNPC. Especially when it is a fellow who is maxed out, get's special treatment, and is virtually unkillable. [/QUOTE]

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