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<blockquote data-quote="Vraille Darkfang" data-source="post: 2653725" data-attributes="member: 16989">Leadership &amp; Management skills.You are the leader of a small group of people (players) trying to get certain objectives accomplished (adventures) for a defined purpose (fun, usually).You need to be authoratative enough to keep your game &amp; players on track, but not so draconian the feel they hear the 'train whistle'.You need to be able to interpret the rules quickly &amp; efficiently.&nbsp; You need to know the rules well, but don't feel the need to memorize them.&nbsp; Try to be fair &amp; consitent when making rulings.&nbsp; Don't be afraid to say &quot;I don't know, for now we do this, I'll read up on those rules before the next session &amp; tell everyone what I found out&quot;.&nbsp; (Rules lawyers can make this a headache, but I'm usually able to to be both authoritative and democratic enough to reach a temporary settlement without the game grinding to a halt.A lot of what makes a good DM is good people &amp; speaking skills.&nbsp; (Not something gamers are known for).&nbsp; But, just because you have problems inter-acting with a cashier, or would rather jump out a plane wihtout a parachute than give a public presentation, doesn't mean you lack those skill sets.Some of the best DM's I've been under are normally shy &amp; reserved outside of the game.&nbsp; For myself, my experience as a long-time DM has really improved my public speaking &amp; inter-personal skills.&nbsp; While I don't relish a command position, I can do it very well.The best way to become a good DM is to PLAY under a good DM.&nbsp; Sort of like an apprenticeship.&nbsp; It's probablly the best way to learn.&nbsp; Of course, finding a good DM can be very challenging sometimes.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Vraille Darkfang, post: 2653725, member: 16989"] Leadership & Management skills. You are the leader of a small group of people (players) trying to get certain objectives accomplished (adventures) for a defined purpose (fun, usually). You need to be authoratative enough to keep your game & players on track, but not so draconian the feel they hear the 'train whistle'. You need to be able to interpret the rules quickly & efficiently. You need to know the rules well, but don't feel the need to memorize them. Try to be fair & consitent when making rulings. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know, for now we do this, I'll read up on those rules before the next session & tell everyone what I found out". (Rules lawyers can make this a headache, but I'm usually able to to be both authoritative and democratic enough to reach a temporary settlement without the game grinding to a halt. A lot of what makes a good DM is good people & speaking skills. (Not something gamers are known for). But, just because you have problems inter-acting with a cashier, or would rather jump out a plane wihtout a parachute than give a public presentation, doesn't mean you lack those skill sets. Some of the best DM's I've been under are normally shy & reserved outside of the game. For myself, my experience as a long-time DM has really improved my public speaking & inter-personal skills. While I don't relish a command position, I can do it very well. The best way to become a good DM is to PLAY under a good DM. Sort of like an apprenticeship. It's probablly the best way to learn. Of course, finding a good DM can be very challenging sometimes. [/QUOTE]

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