Alharri
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Post by Alharri on Jun 29, 2014 3:50:53 GMT
This is AlHarri aka Evil kitty girl by my family but don't let that fool you I'm actually really sweet. I'm really good at drawing up maps and I have an imagination big enough to create a world of my own and I really want to share it with people. I even created my own creatures, races, and plants for my world. I've written down a few stories for my world for the fun of it and thought that I would try sharing it with other people. So, I tried DMing but I was so nervous that it burned out before it got started. I've tried DMing on and off for the past 2-6 years, but I've been having issues making me feel really bad about it. My past experiences have made me dread attempting it again even though that's what I want to do. I really don't know what to do. I've ran RPs online without any problem but the moment I get in a room with people I freeze up.
If you like I could show you a couple of my maps they aren't too special just grid maps on graph paper.
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Post by dragon722 on Jun 29, 2014 3:59:42 GMT
Well AlHarri, first off welcome to our kingdom of kingdoms....The True Master Forge of the World of Crafting. Everyone here is very helpful and insightful. So never feel scared to ask an opinion or for help on an idea. Posting ur stuff/projects will be welcomed and celebrated by a group of the most helpful and AWESOME people I ever met. Of course we would love to see ur maps and whatever else u have to say for our wealth of knowledge.
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Post by DMScotty on Jun 29, 2014 4:06:23 GMT
DMing will take practice. Remember everyone is there to have fun so don't stress too much. One good thing to remember is that most people will not even know if you mess up. If you do just pretend like that was your plan all along...no one will ever know.
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uncledog
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I'm going to take a few points in White-glue Mage.
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Post by uncledog on Jun 29, 2014 4:07:17 GMT
Welcome. Feel free to share, teach and learn.
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Alharri
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Post by Alharri on Jun 29, 2014 4:10:22 GMT
Thanks that's very kind. I feel much better. I saw some of the map tiles and thought that they were amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2014 4:55:30 GMT
Hi Alharri, good to have you here with us, feel free to share any creations you have, you will always find an appreciative, positive audience. DMing is a tricky business, I empathise with your difficulties, but hey, online play is pretty cool these days, so its good you found an outlet that way.. perhaps more online play is the way to go?
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Post by thedmg on Jun 29, 2014 5:13:02 GMT
Welcome aboard.
It is always best to start DMing with people you already know well, or are in the same gaming group. Stage fright and public speaking is a crippling problem I know. I used to have it full on! There are two things that got me out of it. DMing and working in retail - having to approach complete strangers and assist them. I was in a situation where I could not fail at the job because I needed the money. Your circumstances are probably different, but remember this: It is all in your own mind. You don't need to conquer the situation you just need to settle your own mind. No one can see your thoughts, but they can see the consequences of your thoughts. You just need to find a way to short circuit it and the problem will disappear very quickly. My problem was that I always put thoughts and opinions into the minds of others (from my perspective). Obviously these thoughts and opinions never existed, but for me they crippled social interaction. However, now you can't shut me up.
You may find starting as a player and making a point of speaking up will help you get comfortable with a group and then push into the DM role.
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Alharri
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Post by Alharri on Jun 29, 2014 5:14:16 GMT
You could be right, but I'll have to start a new game because my game was interrupted because I had to move. when I'd gotten back the the RP Everyone was gone and I couldn't get anymore players. It was a bit depressing but at least I know I can run a game that way. Oh, and btw I posted some maps of my world if you want to look at them.
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Post by Jason on Jun 29, 2014 5:24:58 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by Pagemistress on Jun 29, 2014 14:08:58 GMT
It can be scary at first but if you have the right players, it's a heck of a lot of fun. I'd love to see what you've created
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2014 15:16:48 GMT
Welcome. I can't add anymore than what has already been said, so good luck, and post lots.
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Post by runningwolf on Jun 29, 2014 15:31:25 GMT
Welcome aboard. Would like to see the maps. Somewhere I posted a thread with a video or two of making overland (continent maps).It gave some good ideas that could be adapted from photoshop to gimp. "evil kitty?" You'll have to find the "bad kitty sing" on youtube
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Post by blackrosebronwen on Jul 1, 2014 7:40:32 GMT
Welcome to the forums! Being the DM can be tough, especially since you are essentially center stage so often. If you can't find close friends to get through the first jitters, perhaps finding a couple of players who are completely new to the game might help. After all if they don't know the game at least you don't have to worry about them constantly second guessing you. Or if you have a single friend or family member who is willing, run a one person campaign until you feel you've mastered that then slowly add additional people, that way you slowly edge out your comfort zone.
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Post by skunkape on Jul 1, 2014 18:02:03 GMT
Welcome to the forums. As others have said, you guys are there to have fun, so as long as you remember that, there's no reason why you should stress over being the DM.
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Post by beerfrog on Jul 2, 2014 3:45:45 GMT
One other thing . . . beware the pushy player. You can sometimes come across a player who is all out for themselves. They can try to push you into allowing things in the game that you wouldn't normally. As everyone is there to have fun, one player should not always get their way. Whether its getting an exception for limitations on magical items or always trying to connive their way into wealth or power. The other players will grow weary of it, or expect it themselves. Then before you know it you have a group of demigods running around one shotting dragons, gargantuans and tarrasques, lol.
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Post by grym247 on Jul 2, 2014 4:12:17 GMT
Welcome to Craft-a-lot, feel free to share any work you have done we love it, any questions you have also on tips and tricks the members here are a wealth of information and there are some here (myself included) that have nearly 30 years of DMing under there belt and still take note on what others have to say, your questions are probably other peoples questions too remember that, your never alone, look at us as a support group , or Crafters Anonymous
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Post by dungeonmistress on Jul 2, 2014 4:31:32 GMT
Welcome, Alharri! It's great to have another Lady DM! Us girls have to stick together! But I have to admit, the guys here are pretty great. I certainly understand stage fright! I used to have it so bad, that if I tried to speak to a group of people, I'd break out in red and white splotches! The way I handled DMing, was to first find my players (Craigslist, and boy did I get lucky!). Then I met with all of them before the first game at a local book store. I wrote up my house rules (very important!) and made sure everyone agreed with them. I was really nervous that first game, but they all were wonderful too me and respected me as their DM. We only meet once a month, so our games tend to run long, so we do a potluck at each game and keep things real casual and relaxed. All my players get along with each other and everyone is a good sport. So, you see it's possible to have a good group and feel at home even with people you just met.' Again, welcome to the fold!
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Post by 1999robur on Jul 3, 2014 14:01:18 GMT
Welcome, Alharri! It's great to have another Lady DM! Us girls have to stick together! But I have to admit, the guys here are pretty great. I certainly understand stage fright! I used to have it so bad, that if I tried to speak to a group of people, I'd break out in red and white splotches! The way I handled DMing, was to first find my players (Craigslist, and boy did I get lucky!). Then I met with all of them before the first game at a local book store. I wrote up my house rules (very important!) and made sure everyone agreed with them. I was really nervous that first game, but they all were wonderful too me and respected me as their DM. We only meet once a month, so our games tend to run long, so we do a potluck at each game and keep things real casual and relaxed. All my players get along with each other and everyone is a good sport. So, you see it's possible to have a good group and feel at home even with people you just met.' Again, welcome to the fold! That's so sweet of you to say *digital hug*. but yeah I understand stage fright, whenever I have to do a presentation in class I pretty much freeze and forget half the things I have to/want to say.
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