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<blockquote data-quote="deltadave" data-source="post: 2039909" data-attributes="member: 13875">Here is the list that I tape up behind my DM screen:Conflict moves the story forward.*Pace - keep the game moving*Time - be aware of passing time*Don't give the roll if you don't want it to happen*When in doubt - Throw Orcs. (generic for some small monster or bandit)1) Physically plausible and consistent 2) Discipline at the table - no negativity, no meta-gaming3) Reward and Punish4) Don't talk players to death - less is more5) Difference in Levels - 7th is better than 5th6) NPCs are people too7) Don't buy players8) Speed is better9) Make it like a movie - eliminate the unimportant.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Doesn't move the plot? it doesn't belong10) Monsters are fell11) Details matter - give the world texture12) Stop with the DM control13) Story - invest in the players14) Entertain15) Self contained game world - leave the real world at the door16) Countdown clock - to stress players, force them to act quickly17) Go against expectations often18) Use twists and turnsStart campaign small and work larger.Remember the little things, small details that add depth&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; weatherbeaten, careworn face&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ship needs paint&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; equipment is well wornDONT’sdwell on one player - spread DM time around.forget the NPC’s.Be predictableTo get better -Consistently DMDon’t get discouraged if you flop at firstEnjoy the game - Have fun.Stick with it - Don’t quit.This is my cheatsheet, I look at it every time I look down behind the screen. Just a quick glance and ask myself it I'm meeting a particular point.&nbsp; After&nbsp; a while it becomes habit.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="deltadave, post: 2039909, member: 13875"] Here is the list that I tape up behind my DM screen: [B] Conflict moves the story forward.[/B] *Pace - keep the game moving *Time - be aware of passing time *Don't give the roll if you don't want it to happen *When in doubt - Throw Orcs. (generic for some small monster or bandit) 1) Physically plausible and consistent 2) Discipline at the table - no negativity, no meta-gaming 3) Reward and Punish 4) Don't talk players to death - less is more 5) Difference in Levels - 7th is better than 5th 6) NPCs are people too 7) Don't buy players 8) Speed is better 9) Make it like a movie - eliminate the unimportant. Doesn't move the plot? it doesn't belong 10) Monsters are fell 11) Details matter - give the world texture 12) Stop with the DM control 13) Story - invest in the players 14) Entertain 15) Self contained game world - leave the real world at the door 16) Countdown clock - to stress players, force them to act quickly 17) Go against expectations often 18) Use twists and turns Start campaign small and work larger. Remember the little things, small details that add depth weatherbeaten, careworn face ship needs paint equipment is well worn DONT’s dwell on one player - spread DM time around. forget the NPC’s. Be predictable To get better - Consistently DM Don’t get discouraged if you flop at first Enjoy the game - Have fun. Stick with it - Don’t quit. This is my cheatsheet, I look at it every time I look down behind the screen. Just a quick glance and ask myself it I'm meeting a particular point. After a while it becomes habit. [/QUOTE]

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