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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Malmuria" data-source="post: 8378290" data-attributes="member: 7030755">A well-written ruleset can be an asset to a new dm and group, but it can also hinder them if it's too extensive.  I mean, look at this (from 2e):[ATTACH=full]142434[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]142435[/ATTACH]Or the infamous grappling rules from 3e.  I actually wonder if those sorts of rules were actually ever correctly used RAW, including by the designers.Ultimately, the "skill" of being a dm is a social one, which is where we get a most common current dm advice (move the spotlight, say yes and, keep the game moving).  I think a game's published content can include that advice to help, and there are many storygames that emphasize that the dm is also a player, that, unlike in dnd, everyone's fun doesn't have to just be on their shoulders.</blockquote>