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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jacob Lewis" data-source="post: 9882046" data-attributes="member: 6667921">I'll start by stating that my experiences do not equate to anyone else's experiences. I shouldn't need to state it, but this is The Internet. Standard rules for logic and consideration need not apply.Generally speaking, a surcharge didn't buy me "better quality" players. What it did was filter out a lot of problematic players who had little or no investment in games other than showing up for one. I'm not saying I run into a lot of problematic players when I am running what I want. But they appear most often when I was running open tables (Encounters for 4e) or conventions.I really noticed a difference when I paid to play (as a player) in some online games. I actually had better experiences with other players at the table who were fully invested, considerate, and fun to play with. I wish I could say the same about some of the GMs who thought they should be charging at all, but that's a different conversation altogether.There's a difference between paying $5 or $10 for a game than paying $25 or more for one. If you're paying top dollar, you're paying for a premium experience. You should be entitled to make sure you're getting your money's worth there. I, personally, would not. But $5 for a seat at the table is basically a "chip in to help" fee. No one is (reasonably) going to expect bells and whistles and a bunch of extras for that kind of money. They know the GM isn't making a career of it, but they're supporting their ability to continue doing this, which they then get to enjoy.But even for $5, players are more likely to show up ready. They're showing that they are serious enough to invest in it. Just as important, they know they will be sitting with other players who are likely to be just as serious and invested as they are.</blockquote>

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