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Message: <blockquote data-quote="scourger" data-source="post: 5625539" data-attributes="member: 12328">This is a good topic and gave me pause for consideration.  I have pondered this many times and we've discussed GMing vs. playing in our group.  It's a mix for me as well, but I'm basically in it for myself.  Much of my enjoyment comes from dreaming & planning a game, especially using the rules to bring in setting elements and help tell the story.  There are many games that I have plotted that never have been played (and likely never will be played).  I used to love painting miniatures for the foes, but now I prefer to use what I have or find a pre-painted mini.  For my next game in a couple of weeks, I have ordered minis for the PCs to use.  I would love it if my players would bring their own minis, but I know that chances are slim for that.  I do try to gauge my players' interest for a given game or set of games before bringing one to the table, but we all recognize that GMing is hard work and are ready to play just about anything that one of us is excited enough about to run.  It is a balance, though, because the DM can't just make the players play or enjoy the game by fiat.  And if the players aren't having fun, it is over quickly in our group.  Luckily, there is no shortage of games I would love to run.  I've got at least a dozen in mind right now.  Occasionally writing them down helps me focus on what I want to do most in the time given.  I know that I will never get to them all.  And, new ones come along as old ones drift away.</blockquote>

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