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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 8943475" data-attributes="member: 6801845">We rotated DMing when I first started,  but then I took a break for a long time (both from playing and then when I got back into it DMing). For me, I got back into DMing because I couldn't find one that ran the types of game I wanted to play.  While I like painting minis, I've never been one much for set pieces or having the things for scenes.  I've played around with a few options, but either they block the view of the minis too much or simply took too long to construct.  So now I have some blocks I made out of clay, along with various "tree stumps" to represent trees and other vegetation.  Everything else is just drawn in quick with a dry erase marker.  Ironically, the coolest set pieces were in VTT but I hate remote play so I hope to never use it again.It took me a bit to get into the swing of DMing for adults instead of teens, and it took a bit to really figure out what my style was.  Do I allow any PC option under the sun?  How do I handle character death?  Is a good idea to have these cool NPCs I came up with play out a fight during the game?*  The only way to learn those answers is to do.For me the biggest draw is that I've always enjoyed world building and coming up with settings and NPCs.  What are the gods like?  How do people interact with them?  How is society different when there's not only magic, but real monsters that go bump in the night?  How can I make different realms (aka planes) feel unique and different but still fit in to my overall lore and world building?  What devious things can I do to <s>torture </s>entertain my players?  That, and what other opportunity do I get to use my horrible accents and voices.Funny thing is, I'm an introvert at heart.  But as a DM, I give myself permission to be a focal point for the group and indulge in that part of me that likes to entertain.  Even though I'm an introvert, because I know my role in the situation, it works.  Just don't talk to me for about 2-4 hours after the game as I hide from everyone because I need to recharge for a bit.In any case, good luck and remember to have fun!*The answers are no, ask for group preference but it's never off the table, and heck no.</blockquote>

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