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<blockquote data-quote="barsoomcore" data-source="post: 798484" data-attributes="member: 812">I used to run groups of a dozen or more on a weekly basis. There is no more valuable asset to a DM in that situation than a couple of experienced players who actively assist in keeping the group focussed.Really, it's just like being a good player in any size group. The difference is that with lots of people, each person's inattention has a disproportionately larger effect on the group. Because inattention tends to to breed inattention, once a couple of people drop out of what's going on, it becomes a nightmare for the DM to keep things moving.Stay focussed. Stay involved. Keep others involved. Resist distractions. Stay in character. Encourage other players and watch for somebody getting overlooked or unable to speak up. Be prepared when your turn comes around. Look up rules when you're not involved, or offer to help with bookkeeping or whatever. Make plans with other players.Give your DM all the breaks you can. Don't bog down play in rules discussions, accept a ruling and move on. If you're a quick mapper, map quickly. If you're not, give it to someone who is. Take notes. Avoid out-of-game discussions.Have fun and help everyone else to have fun.Your DM will bless you.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="barsoomcore, post: 798484, member: 812"] I used to run groups of a dozen or more on a weekly basis. There is no more valuable asset to a DM in that situation than a couple of experienced players who actively assist in keeping the group focussed. Really, it's just like being a good player in any size group. The difference is that with lots of people, each person's inattention has a disproportionately larger effect on the group. Because inattention tends to to breed inattention, once a couple of people drop out of what's going on, it becomes a nightmare for the DM to keep things moving. Stay focussed. Stay involved. Keep others involved. Resist distractions. Stay in character. Encourage other players and watch for somebody getting overlooked or unable to speak up. Be prepared when your turn comes around. Look up rules when you're not involved, or offer to help with bookkeeping or whatever. Make plans with other players. Give your DM all the breaks you can. Don't bog down play in rules discussions, accept a ruling and move on. If you're a quick mapper, map quickly. If you're not, give it to someone who is. Take notes. Avoid out-of-game discussions. Have fun and help everyone else to have fun. Your DM will bless you. [/QUOTE]

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