The social aspects of role-playing games.
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What can I do to keep my cool at the table?
I've had some problems in the last couple of weeks with getting on tilt when things start to go a bit downhill in the game.
In the first game, random effects converged in just such a fashion as to ...
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9answers
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Bad group, how to leave?
I have sometimes joined groups whose play style didn't work for me. At some point it became clear that as much as I wanted to enjoy the game I couldn't. And I was probably undermining the fun at the ...
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17answers
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How do you reassure a parent who is worried about RPGs being unhealthy for their children?
Are there any constructive steps fellow players and GMs can take when a high-school age player's parents express concern at their roleplaying game hobby?
Assume the player is a healthy creative ...
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Eye Contact as a Game Master's tool
Do you consciously use eye contact to help control or encourage players?
When an extroverted or otherwise dominant player adversely affects the group experience, do you use eye contact to seize ...
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How do you deal with missing players?
If you know ahead of time that you're going to be missing a player, do you reschedule? Or just play them as an NPC or as a group puppet?
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Can rules changes fix interpersonal problems at the table?
Can rules tweaks help deal with some of the common interpersonal problems at the gaming table?
For example:
Someone is not really interested in the game, and reads and ignores play until they ...
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Where can I find other RPG players?
I'd really like to learn how to play pen-and-paper RPGs. I know that it takes a few players to actually sit down and play, but I'm not at all sure where to find more gamers.
How do I find existing ...
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5answers
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Specific Items In A Group Social Contract?
Some gaming groups actually do a formal social contract, wherein they explicitly set some of the expectations and rules for the gaming group. What items should a group considering doing a social ...
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How to gather a group of players in a foreign country?
I am a person who has to relocate a lot due to employment reasons. I tried to build English-playing groups with little or no success. In some cases, I was able to gather only one person or two. Only ...
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9answers
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How to encourage the GM-curious?
I have a couple of players who might be interested to try GMing, but have so far been reluctant to "take the plunge" and start up their own games. I think this is mostly because they're not sure that ...
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Player Agenda - how to keep people happy at the table
There have been many attempts to classify player types and what they seek to get from play sessions. For instance this WotC marketing survery and this article on the RPGNET wiki on Creative Agenda.
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What techniques do you use for integrating new players into your campaign?
So, you've found a new player, someone you don't know well or perhaps don't know at all. You have a slot in your ongoing campaign. How do you do it? Do you make sure she's a good fit before inviting ...
