Can you find a GM when you need one?

[Lwaxy]

After reading the "professional GM"thread I was wondering.

 

[Michael Silverbane]

Among my small (40-ish) network of gaming friends, about 30-ish of them are running or have run games.

So, yes. To find a GM, all I usually have to do is swing a cat until I hit one.

 

[Lwaxy]

..or the cat takes you apart

 

[ExploderWizard]

I voted generally but depending on the game it can be tricky. We have a few folks that GM in our circle but if I want to play certain game then I would have to be the one running them. For example , I can find players for a B/X game if I wanted to run it but but chances of getting to play in one are fairly slim.

 

[CydKnight]

Yes, if all other avenues are exhausted, then I simply look in the mirror.

 

[ccs]

I've been a DM since the day I began playing these games, so I don't have to look too far....
Other than that, about 1/2 the people I play with also DM. Sometimes we've had games where everyone at the table is a DM.

 

[Lwaxy]

Does that end in sessions where everyone takes turns during the session? Because that's happened here lately and it was hilarious.

 

[S'mon]

Not generally a problem. If I do want to play I can always go to the Meetup.

 

[Legatus Legionis]

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[MNblockhead]

Depends on what I'm looking for.

If I wanted to find a group to play with, it isn't that hard in my area with Meetup.com.

But, if I just want to play the occasional one-off game, that can be difficult, especially finding something that fits with my schedule. But if my schedule were more flexible and I'm willing to drive a bit, I could find a couple Adv. League games per week.

There are not too many DMs that are interested in one-off games or having a "guest" player. Therefore, when I want to game for just a night or when travelling, it is usually a board game or some obscure RPG. Which is great—lot's of fun. But hard to find such opportunities for D&D outside of Adv. League games.