JeffIs there anything keeping you from becoming a Game Master? Any fears or concerns that keep you from stepping behind the screen? Need any advice or to talk to anyone about setting up a game and running it?
Do you have a preferred method for outcome resolution? Do you like rolling a single D20 like D&D, 3 six sided dice and roll under, like GURPS, or one of the many die poll systems like WEG, Shadowrun, or World of Darkness, diceless mechanics, or something else entirely?
What about that system do you like and is there anything you don't like about it?
What kinds of things do you like to see in your sessions, what is your ideal session?
Are you a big fan of intricate puzzles or do you hate puzzles with a passion?
Do you like detailed, crunchy combat, do you prefer light and fast, or do you avoid combat at all costs in favor of other strategies or talking?
Do you like deep dives into characters and lots of role play, or does that stuff just get in the way of throwing dice and slaying monsters?
Is there a setting or settings that really excites you and you'd love to play in or run a game in? What really gets your creative juices flowing?
GMs, do you ever give your players a peek behind the screen, let them know about the mechanics of a scene or explain the motives of an NPC or details they'll never find out otherwise, or do you keep everything secret?
Players, do you like knowing more about the details of the games you play or do you prefer not to know to stay more in the moment?
Players, do you use traditional paper character sheets or do you use digital sheets? Do you use any other digital tools while playing?
GMs, do you allow players to use computers or other devices at the table or do you insist on only analog tools?
Online players, how do you handle dice rolls? Does your VTT handle that for you or do use some kind of dice rolling bot or does your GM allow you to make rolls and trust you to be honest?
For those players out there who have never been a GM, have you ever thought about stepping behind the screen and running your own game?
Is there anything in particular that's stopping you?
Is there anything us GMs could help you with?
Do yoir groups tend to use character names or player names more during sessions?
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When I run, I try to use more character names to help my players stay in character and in the game world. It's not a hard and fast rule, just something I've been doing more lately.
For the GMs out there, are there any campaigns you've wanted to run but haven't because you weren't sure you'd do a setting or genre justice? What would you like to try to run? What would you need to feel comfortable enough to try?
I don't know many gamers who don't enjoy talking about their sessions.
What are some of the most memorable moments that happened at your table? Did you instigate it or were you a horrified bystander? Did they have any lasting impact on your campaign?