The Dungeon Masters' Foundation

[Dyne]

This foundation is just like a mini EN World in a more personal setting. It's like a small home in a massive world. The world itself has a lot more to offer than the small home, but it's kinda nice to have that little home to retreat to.

Thanks for the concerns, but this is how we like it. It makes things easier to keep track of and it gives us a little place to gather with friendly acquaintances and bounce ideas around.

 

[Nightcloak]

Just honest speculation here...

I don't think the creators of this thread are trying to limit themselves so much as they are trying to stay in touch with each other specifically. Instead of having a thread by subject they are having a thread by dialog. With the size of ENWorld and it's continued growth, it makes since that some people are going to gravitate together and want to have a more direct dialog instead of searching across many threads to have that dialog on a per subject basis. Kind of like the Hivemind in OT.

I'm sure no one is limiting themselves by just sticking to this one thread, and they will be taking advantage of all that ENWorld has to offer (kick the tires and take it out for a spin). For a lot of us, it’s become our home on the web and I’m sure it will become theirs too!

 

[ChaosEvoker]

Oh yes, don't get me wrong, we are definately going to participate around ENWorld. I myself have posted at about 10 other threads. I like Dyne's description. Perhaps this is a place where people can come and say "I have this issue" where that issue may not be significant enough to merit its own thread. Or perhaps this is a place where one coudl say "Look at this cool ENWorld thread about this topic." Everyone could find a purpose here. Find your own, or decide it has none to you. It is up to the individual whether or not they join.

Or you coudl take this from a Starcraft perspective. (Yes in my other spare time I am a computer gamer, I am the uber-nerd/gamer/loser) We are the Zerg Overmind. ENWorld are the Zerg....somehow that works in my brain, but i can't explain it....maybe it's a bad example.

@Website
As far as difficulty in gaining new members with a Website, maybe, maybe not. If we keep posting here I don't see why. I have a little knowledge of HTML and some knowledge of Java, so I could help a little. (Once I get done with AP Prog I in a year I'll be alot better at it....ANYWAY) I'd like to see what we could do with it. DEFINATELY put the DMFCC there but what else? I see alot of potential here and I look forward to it. (Perhaps once I get enough programming trainning I can create my own programs....O_O. I've made my own dice roller, but it requires that you have certain pre-programmed classes, and...I digress) Anyway, I'd like to hear more aobut this website idea.

 

[Nightcloak]

Ok. Nominations.
How about BardStephenFox and Nightcloak? I know they're not originals but that shouldn't matter much, since we've been here a while, and they've certainly contributed a lot.

Nominations? Council?

Thank you for the complement. But what is the council and what does it do?

 

[LilMissKittyn]

I've been thinking for a while about the possibility of hosting the DMF in its own website (however, we must change the name to Game Master Foundation or otherwise we'll get a nice letter from WotC's lawyers). How that sounds?

If it's a viable option, I could help in setting up the website, but my aid will have to wait as I'm currently building my own personal website too.

That would be....awesome. I guess the only problem there would be funds (I'm not sure how much hosting a website costs, and who would pay for it.

Also, we'd have to do some scouting for the DMF/GMF, making posts in ENWorld, WoTC, and any other gaming sites that our site is available (shameless plug, I know). I would gladly be responsible for this, if nobody else wants the job. But it also means that everyone already here will have to bring anyone they know IRL in (I'm going to start trying to get friends in). I could also help with basic system setup, since I'll be in Computer Programming next semester, but Xen and ChaosEvoker would be better for that job.

And then there's the question of admins, how complex the system is, what rules we allow, and so forth. That could be taken care of later.

In other words, I'd love to see it happen, and I'd love to be a part of it. Just let me know.

(Oh yes. And as far as not posting anywhere else on ENWorld goes, I don't think you want me posting yet. Everyone here knows I'm a beginner, but it's different "outside," and I don't wish to make a fool of myself just yet. I hope you understand.)

 

[LilMissKittyn]

Nominations? Council?

Thank you for the complement. But what is the council and what does it do?

Sorry, I guess we never quite explained that. The council (correct me if I'm wrong) is basically a group of experienced or wise DM's, usually 5 or 6, that can hold a position of authority and decision-making when applicable to help the rest of the group. Basically, it's just a position to acknowledge your experience and contributions to the group.

Does that make sense? I'm running a fever, so I'm not sure. I'd let ChaosEvoker fill you in, but I don't think you could drag him away from WoW.

 

[LilMissKittyn]

Oh yes. One more thing and I'm done. Nightcloak, thank you. I think you explained it perfectly, about why we have the DMF. For a lot of us, it's a time-saver and a way to stick with friends and get fast results for our questions.
But I think we've thoroughly exhausted that subject. Why not move on to something else, say, council nominations?

 

[exile]

A site just for the DMF

Hi. I'm Chad. I'm Brand new to the DMF and relatively new to posting on ENWorld (and only moderately active at that). Enough with the introductions. If you're giving serious thought to creating your own website for the DMF, you should give www.ghoulgamers.com a look. It's a lot like a mini-ENWorld, but originally set up just for the Louisville, KY area. You might find an interesting model for your website there...or even some decent conversation if you decide toparticipate on their boards. I certainly do...and I don't even live in Louisville anymore.
Chad

 

[BSF]

(Oh yes. And as far as not posting anywhere else on ENWorld goes, I don't think you want me posting yet. Everyone here knows I'm a beginner, but it's different "outside," and I don't wish to make a fool of myself just yet. I hope you understand.)

*laugh* Of course we want you to post! Post anywhere and everywhere you want to. Jump into conversations that you find interesting. Ask questions as a player or a DM. Hit some of the non-gaming forums and have fun.

We have 1.8 million posts. Over 100,000 threads. EN World got that way by people posting regardless of whether they are new to the game or not. You won't be flamed or subject to derisive behavior. When people cross the lines, the Mods step in. So don't worry about making a "fool" of yourself. It's not possible. Each and every one of us had to start playing the game at one point. I wish I had online resources available when I started playing 24 years ago. I would have caught on much quicker! So feel free to post, really!

 

[Darkness]

You won't be flamed or subject to derisive behavior. When people cross the lines, the Mods step in.

Yes, we will.

Of course, while we find very much on our own, we can't be everywhere at once because:

We have 1.8 million posts. Over 100,000 threads.

So it's important that people tell us, with the 'report post' function or otherwise, when something happens.