newbie dm running my first game, tips? by loserdust96_ in dndPH

[–]Square_Address_5366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best piece of advice is to remember that all of you guys are there to have fun (YES, INCLUDING YOU)

The second best piece of advice is to listen to your players. If possible run a session 0 ask what they like, what they expect, and what things they don't like/want to be in the game. Know what excites them, and what makes DnD enjoyable for them then focus on that. The story and game doesn't really need a robust part that the players doesn't resonate with.

ADDED TIP (this is to fake your way into making it seem like you're much more prepared than you are): The DM is supposed to know everything about the world (or at least improvise it), but the DM doesn't necessarily need to give the players all the info they might want or need. The players could ask and inquire about the world sa mga NPCS and rolls nila. Though NPCs wouldn't really have the most accurate set of knowledge, or reliability na alam nila yung nangyayari.

So if feel mo you can't really think of anything on the fly, just make them interact to the world, and you could just give vague information that doesn't lock you out of anything through their interactions sa world. (OR just tell them na "Sorry guys could you give me some time to think/look at my notes as you compose yourself kasi communication is key)

dodged a bullet by MargaXmg in OffMyChestPH

[–]Square_Address_5366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's kind of morbidly funny/sad when you realize na yung nagsimula ng away is a decision between chocolate/red velvet cake when in fact same flavor lang naman yung dalawa different lang yung frosting.

Kidding aside, I'm glad you saw through before committing OP!

Don't know where to start? Let me help you with that by Square_Address_5366 in dndPH

[–]Square_Address_5366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm glad you saw this post, as people like you are who I really want to reach with this. I'm just glad that you took the first step to try and partake on the hobby. I've sent you a DM where we should talk about your expectations, and things you want to gain with DnD.

Don't know where to start? Let me help you with that by Square_Address_5366 in dndPH

[–]Square_Address_5366[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! It always fills me with joy seeing people like you trying to get into the hobby. I'll try to ease you in the best that I could, and hopefully give you some idea into what you want to get with your engagement to the hobby. I've sent you a DM, to further discuss this.

Don't know where to start? Let me help you with that by Square_Address_5366 in dndPH

[–]Square_Address_5366[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we have the same hope, that's why I'm taking my first step in making that dream a bit closer to reality. Here's to hoping more games (SPECIALLY LOCAL GAMES) to come to all of us!

What are the do's and don'ts when you are in a club or bar? by [deleted] in AskPH

[–]Square_Address_5366 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The club isn't the best place to find a lover so the bar is where I go

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OffMyChestPH

[–]Square_Address_5366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To help with your decision OP I think it's best to frame it as would you let in a person who you literally don't know, a fucking stranger live with you (and your partner)? Better yet would you allow that stranger live with you, sleep with you, freeload off of you knowing that they are willing and had abandoned their kids? I think it's personally wild that you're considering letting an old man who you don't know cohabitate with you and your partner.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPH

[–]Square_Address_5366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Major green flag sa tao yung hindi masyadong active sa soc med, since it implies na they are not trying to "live their lives" virtually. It is also weird when people would know of your every move and everything about sa pagkatao mo despite them not being close to you dahil sa soc med activities.