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<blockquote data-quote="Dragonhelm" data-source="post: 3821574" data-attributes="member: 3867">Very poor taste.&nbsp; If you want to thank the DM, buy him a soda, get him some Skittles, pay for his share of the pizza.&nbsp; If the DM has gaming book expenses, then maybe the players can pitch in for the book since they're all taking part.If this is a game open to the public, then let me instead suggest that you approach this in terms of volunteerism.&nbsp; You offer to run a game.&nbsp; Do so with the intent of providing an avenue for gamers to enjoy the hobby they love.&nbsp; Do so with the idea of getting new players into the game, or of making friendships.&nbsp; Or make it a donation jar, and ask that people donate money to your favorite charity, such as the <a href="http://www.joemurphymemorialfund.org/about-joe" target="_blank">Joe Murphy Memorial Fund</a>.&nbsp; Point is, gaming is a hobby and should be fun.&nbsp; It's a great way to make friendships and to share companionship.&nbsp; Gaming is not a service, nor should a player feel obligated to pay money, even if optional, for a hobby.&nbsp; I'd rather the player keep his money, so he can buy his own gaming books, and perhaps return the favor and GM for you.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dragonhelm, post: 3821574, member: 3867"] Very poor taste. If you want to thank the DM, buy him a soda, get him some Skittles, pay for his share of the pizza. If the DM has gaming book expenses, then maybe the players can pitch in for the book since they're all taking part. If this is a game open to the public, then let me instead suggest that you approach this in terms of volunteerism. You offer to run a game. Do so with the intent of providing an avenue for gamers to enjoy the hobby they love. Do so with the idea of getting new players into the game, or of making friendships. Or make it a donation jar, and ask that people donate money to your favorite charity, such as the [URL=http://www.joemurphymemorialfund.org/about-joe]Joe Murphy Memorial Fund[/URL]. Point is, gaming is a hobby and should be fun. It's a great way to make friendships and to share companionship. Gaming is not a service, nor should a player feel obligated to pay money, even if optional, for a hobby. I'd rather the player keep his money, so he can buy his own gaming books, and perhaps return the favor and GM for you. [/QUOTE]

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