What's the best size of a gaming group?

[krunchyfrogg]

The group I'm with now has 6 people in it, so usually there's 5 characters and 1 DM.

I think this size works wonderfully.

 

[hammymchamham]

6 people is my favorite size. But whats the best? What ever works for you. Right now my game is 4 peple, and its been working well. I hope to add another soon (been in email contact with a prospective player). The majority of my games have been with 6 people, so its my favorite size. 9 has been to many, and 4 too few

 

[Greybar]

We just went from 6 to 7, though I expect we'll drop in size this summer when two of 'em have a baby arrive...

I think this is about as many as I'd want to handle, and might find that a group of 4 or 5 might work better. My big concern as a GM for a larger group is making sure they all have something to do, and ideally something for them to shine at!

John

 

[D'karr]

8 people. I have a group that has fluctuated from 4 people to 12 people.

I find it more interesting and challenging with a group of about 8.

 

[Airwolf]

We currently have a group of 7, 6 characters and 1 DM.

This has worked wonderfully. It allows for people to play what they find fun. We are able to cover all the bases and have plenty of spice with 6 characters.

I would say either 5 or 6 PC's make for the best groups.

 

[barsoomcore]

Right now my group has six players, which is the most Barsoom has ever had. It's good.

But I remember running sessions with 12 or more players and having a BLAST! Crazy stupid fun. Two DMs, a dozen players, chaos everywhere, big battles and people shouting their actions down the table as the bad guy starts stomping right and left.

Ah, those were the days...

 

[Mathew_Freeman]

One campaign has 4 players 1 DM, seems very nice, everyone gets a chance to talk and their characters are always needed for something...

The other has 7 players (+3 cohorts!) and one DM, and I praise S'mon weekly for his ability to run that group without more arguements!

 

[Crothian]

I always liked the smaller groups of 3 o4 PCs and 1 DM personally

 

[diaglo]

read Booklet I. 20 is optimal. but upto 50 is still doable.

 

[Ace]

The group I'm with now has 6 people in it, so usually there's 5 characters and 1 DM.

I think this size works wonderfully.

Me too

I am comfortable with anywhere from 3 to 6 players and a GM

I like having 5 because if one is missing the game can go on easier