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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Henry" data-source="post: 1980332" data-attributes="member: 158">Handling a larger group is not that different from handling a 4 person group, but the DM must be on his or her toes, and he must require more of the players.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make sure (use peer pressure if needed) that NO player is unprepared for the session. Every player needs to know their characters well. If you call for an attack roll, no one needs to dawdle and recount their bonuses EVERY TIME they roll a die. (*grrr - personal peeve*). Make sure each player knows WHAT they want to do when it's their turn - ask them to think about their action before it gets to them.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ask each player to roll all dice when they perform an action that requires it. You wouldn't BELIEVE how much table time it saves to roll (for instance) an attack, damage and miss chance together.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">As DM you have work cut out for you too. In order for each person in a combat or turn-based situation to think ahead of time, they must know when it's their turn. Let them know who's next when it's the previous person's turn - or even two people ahead.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Initiative cards (from The Game Mechanics publishers) work wonders in keeping turns straight, and also what skills each person has.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Out of combat, every person needs a chance to shine, so be sure to keep every PC in mind when designing a plot. Think how to add a snippet if nothing else for each person, based not only on what their character is, but what that PLAYER likes. You'll have no problem with players who like combat - include at least one potential combat a session. for the thinkers and strategists, come up with a sticky problem that takes a bit of planning to resolve. Make sure that a simple combat won't unravel it. For the immersive roleplayers, make sure that at least one or two encounters require someone who can talk a good game to resolve the problem.</li> </ol>If your group is composed mainly of one of these types, you have it made. Otherwise, it's a bit of work, but approach it as any other building exercise. "How can I make this a pleasurable experience for all?"Alternately, if this is tried and does not work out after the first few sessions, talk to the whole group and try to come up with a split group solution that works for everyone. Or, plan the two split groups and make sure at least twice a month everybody gets together for a massive team board game, or a dinner and movie outing. It could be, when comparing schedules, the problem takes care of itself when two or more people can't make it all the time.Hope some of this helps!</blockquote>

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