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<blockquote data-quote="spider_minion" data-source="post: 1801474" data-attributes="member: 16096">Here are the three most important rules, in my opinion:1. Don't forget D&amp;D is an interactive game.&nbsp; Unlike video games, the story is shaped by both DM planning and the players' response as well as their own initiative.&nbsp; When the players make meaningful choices and influence the outcomes, the game is at its best.2. Don't be afraid to steal ideas.&nbsp; There are few original ideas left in the world.&nbsp; The DM should focus more weaving the different ideas into a compelling whole rather than trying to come up with everything alone.&nbsp; A good deal of those gaming books are packed with them, so don't be afraid to make the most of your money.&nbsp; However, this does not mean the game need be cliche either.3. Be fair.&nbsp; If the DM applies the rules in an even-handed way, (s)he gains a lot of credability and the players are likely to respect how the game plays out.&nbsp; Don't arbitrarily hurt or kill the PCs.&nbsp; Fudge the dice only when really necessary.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="spider_minion, post: 1801474, member: 16096"] Here are the three most important rules, in my opinion: 1. Don't forget D&D is an interactive game. Unlike video games, the story is shaped by both DM planning and the players' response as well as their own initiative. When the players make meaningful choices and influence the outcomes, the game is at its best. 2. Don't be afraid to steal ideas. There are few original ideas left in the world. The DM should focus more weaving the different ideas into a compelling whole rather than trying to come up with everything alone. A good deal of those gaming books are packed with them, so don't be afraid to make the most of your money. However, this does not mean the game need be cliche either. 3. Be fair. If the DM applies the rules in an even-handed way, (s)he gains a lot of credability and the players are likely to respect how the game plays out. Don't arbitrarily hurt or kill the PCs. Fudge the dice only when really necessary. [/QUOTE]

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